Psoriasis: Treatments
A chronic disease of the skin marked by red patches covered with white scales.
Part of: Psoriasis
About Treatments for Psoriasis
Doctors generally treat psoriasis in steps based on the severity of the disease, size of the areas involved, type of psoriasis, where the psoriasis is located, and the patient’s response to initial treatments. Treatment can include:
medicines applied to the skin (topical treatment) light treatment (phototherapy) medicines by mouth or injection (systemic therapy).All medicines can have side effects. Some medicines and side effects are mentioned in this publication. Some side effects may be more severe than others. You should review the package insert that comes with your medicine and ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about the possible side effects… NIH – National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases