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
Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin disorder caused by inflammation that affects 1%-2% of people in the U.S. There are several different types of psoriasis. Clinical types of psoriasis include pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, or guttate psoriasis. Psoriasis is typically found on the knees, elbows, lower back, and scalp. Symptoms and signs include red, raised, scaly areas on the skin that may itch or burn. Treatment may involve topical therapy, phototherapy, and medication. -
Understanding Psoriasis Medications
There are a number of good treatment options to control the skin lesions of psoriasis. Topical agents are practical when treating localized disease. Phototherapy should be considered if the disease covers more than 5%-10% of the total body surface area. Systemic agents should be started only after both topical treatment and phototherapy have been carefully considered. -
Types of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the skin that affects approximately 5.5 million people in the United States. Typical characteristics of psoriasis are red, dry, patches of skin and inflammation. -
What Is Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red raised patches of skin covered with silvery thick scales. Environmental factors and injuries may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
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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 »
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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