Vectical (calcitriol)...Vectical (calcitriol) is a topical treatment for plaque psoriasis symptoms. It is generally prescribed for the treatment of mild and moderate plaque psoriasis in adults and children 2 years and...
Cosentyx (secukinumab)...Cosentyx (secukinumab) is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people 6 years and older who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy)...
Is Pain A Symptom of Psoriasis?...Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition in which inflammation causes symptoms to appear on the skin—including plaques. Plaques are patches of skin that are thickened, inflamed, red, and scaly. Living...
Protopic (tacrolimus)...Protopic (tacrolimus) is a topical treatment that may be recommended for people with plaque psoriasis. Protopic usually comes in an ointment and is available in 2 different strengths. The US...
Coping With Embarrassment & Social Isolation...Although psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes excess inflammation in the body, the symptoms of psoriasis on the skin can be very visible. Living with psoriasis can have a...
What Is Plaque Psoriasis?...Plaque psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes thick, red patches on the skin, often covered by silvery-white scales. It is the most common type of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis...
Symptoms--Nail Changes...Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disorder, is linked to various kinds of changes that can happen to the nails of the fingers and toes. This type of nail disease is known...
Elidel (pimecrolimus)...Elidel (pimecrolimus) is a topical treatment option that may be recommended for people with plaque psoriasis. Elidel comes in a cream. It is mainly used to treat the symptoms of another...
Topical Corticosteroids...Topical corticosteroids are a very common treatment for psoriasis. For a lot of people, they may be the first treatment your doctor suggests. Topical means it goes directly on the...
How Is Cancer Linked To Psoriasis?...Cancer is the name for a set of conditions that are caused when certain cells in a person’s body start to grow and multiply in one area, then spread into...
Methotrexate...Methotrexate is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used for the treatment of adults with severe psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases. It is also used to treat cancer. A person with...
How Do Doctors Determine Severity And Type of Psoriasis?...Plaque psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes patches of a person’s skin to become inflamed, thickened, and covered in silvery scales. These patches can often be painful and...
Ways to Manage Symptoms and Treat Psoriasis...Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes skin symptoms. People with psoriasis develop areas of raised, reddened skin called plaques due to inflammation. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that has...
Why Is A Biopsy Needed?...Doctors are often able to diagnose people with psoriasis based on a physical exam and full medical history. But in some cases, the doctor may need to perform a skin...
Common Home Remedies for Psoriasis...There are many different ways to manage psoriasis. More serious cases may need prescription drugs or treatments. However, some psoriasis symptoms may be eased with at-home remedies. Home remedies for...
What Are Over-The-Counter (OTC) Treatments?...Over-the-counter (OTC) topicals are treatments for psoriasis that are available without a prescription. You can buy them at a pharmacy, grocery store, or online. OTC topicals go directly on the...
Can Exercise Help Psoriasis?...Regular physical activity and exercise are important parts of a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body weight. People with psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes symptoms on the...
Daily Life Management...The primary treatments that people with psoriasis use to control their symptoms and manage the condition are therapies such as topical medicines, systemic medicines, biologics, and light therapy. However, there...
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