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.
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Guttate Psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that looks like small, salmon-pink drops on the skin. The word guttate is derived from the Latin word gutta, meaning drop. Other symptoms and signs include nail changes and itchy drop-like lesions. This type of psoriasis usually resolves on its own in a few weeks. More resistant cases may benefit from PUVA therapy. -
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. -
Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. The skin is red and covered with silvery scales and is inflamed. Mild plaque psoriasis may be treated with topical therapy while severe cases of plaque psoriasis require systemic medications. -
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. -
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a specific autoimmune condition in which a person has both psoriasis and arthritis. Some psoriatic arthritis symptoms and signs include scaly red skin on certain areas of the body, nail changes, eye inflammation, iritis, and inflammation of the muscles and tendons where they connect to the bone. There are a variety of psoriatic arthritis types. The goal of psoriatic arthritis treatment medications and lifestyle changes is to control inflammation. -
Pustular Psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis. People with pustular psoriasis have clearly defined, raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus (pustules). Treatment incorporates topical therapy and systemic therapy. -
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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Psoriasis Medications Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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UstekinumabUstekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Ustekinumab is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis in ...learn more »
Betamethasone And Calcipotriene (topical)Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D...learn more »
AdalimumabAdalimumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
EtanerceptEtanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker that is used in adults to prevent joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or an...learn more »
InfliximabInfliximab is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and severe or disabling plaque psoriasis in adults.
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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 »
Fluorouracil TopicalFluorouracil topical (for the skin) is used to treat scaly overgrowths of skin (actinic or solar keratosis)...learn more »
Betamethasone TopicalBetamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Salicylic Acid TopicalThere are many brands and forms of salicylic acid available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »
Clobetasol TopicalClobetasol is a highly potent steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body...learn more »
Dexamethasone (oral)There are many brands and forms of dexamethasone available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...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 »