Nail Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a common condition. Psoriasis symptoms and signs include patches of raised red skin with silvery scales. Symptoms and signs of nail psoriasis include thickening and pitting. Treatment of nail psoriasis may include medications or removal of the nail.
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Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin disorder that affects 1%-2% of people in the U.S. Symptoms and signs include red, raised, scaly areas on the skin that may itch or burn. Treatment may involve topical therapy, phototherapy, and systemic therapy.
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- Dietary Changes Help Psoriatic Diseases
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- Biologic Treatments May Ease Psoriasis
- Experimental Drug May Help Treat Psoriasis
- Psoriasis in Kids Linked to Obesity, Heart Risks
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Nail Psoriasis Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
AdalimumabAdalimumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
EtanerceptEtanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It works by decreasing TNF, a protein produced by the immune system to helps the body fight infections....learn more »
Tazarotene TopicalTazarotene topical (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and te...learn more »
Calcipotriene TopicalCalcipotriene is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells...learn more »
Dexamethasone (oral)Dexamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
PrednisolonePrednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
CyclosporineCyclosporine weakens your body's immune system, to help keep it from "rejecting" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection happens when the imm...learn more »
Nail Psoriasis Topic Guide – Related Topics
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