Psoriasis Treatment Overview

Topical Treatment

• Anthralin (Dithranol)
• Corticosteroids
• Calcipotriol/Calcipotriene (Dovonex®, Daivonex®)
• Calcipotriol plus Betamethasone Dipropionate (Dovobet®, Daivobet®, Taclonex®, Xamiol®)
• Tazarotene (Tazorac®)

Oral Treatment

• Acitretin (Soriatane®)
• Cyclosporine (Neoral®)
• Methotrexate

Immunobiologics

• Overview of Immunobiological Treatment in Psoriasis
• How Biologic Agents Work
• Adalimumab (Humira®)
• Alefacept (Amevive®)
• Efalizumab (Raptiva®)
• Etanercept (Enbrel®)
• Infliximab (Remicade®)
• Ustekinumab (Stelara®)

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Treatments

• Moisturizers
• Tars
• Salicylic Acid
• Other Shampoos
• Hydrocortisone Cream

Light Therapy

Light therapy can be an effective modality to treat moderate psoriasis. It has long been recognized that regular, but brief exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light in a special standing light booth or to natural sunlight suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammatory responses by the body...   Read more >>

Combination Therapy

Combination Therapy for psoriasis is combining Phototherapy with various drugs, tar and anthralin...
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Treatment by Type of Psoriasis

• Treatment Suggestions for Different Types of Psoriasis
• Plaque Psoriasis: (Psoriasis Vulgaris) Treatment
• Guttate Psoriasis Treatment
• Inverse Psoriasis Treatment
• Pustular Psoriasis Treatment
• Erythrodermic Psoriasis Treatment
• Nail Psoriasis Treatment
• Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
• Scalp Psoriasis Treatment

Goals of Treatment

Aim of the treatment (short-term/long-term), What happens if no treatment is sought? Does treatment affect quality of life? Areas of uncertainty...   Read more >>

Quality of Life Assessment in Psoriasis

Psoriasis can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life - sometimes profoundly altering their everyday life. There are a number of surveys that have been designed. Some are very specific for psoriasis itself while others are dermatology specific. Yet others will compare diseases not affecting the skin as a comparison of disease impact...   Read more >>