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The goal of treatment is to control your symptoms and prevent secondary infections. Psoriasis that covers all or most of the body is an emergency that requires a hospital stay. You may receive painkillers, medicines to make you sleepy (sedatives), fluids through a needle in your...[read article]

Tests for Psoriasis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Skin self-exam means checking your own skin regularly for any abnormal growths or unusual changes. This helps you detect and get treatment for skin cancer or other ...  More
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.  More
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Medical Procedures for Psoriasis

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Light therapy, or phototherapy, is the administration of doses of bright light in order to treat a variety of sleep and mood disorders. It is most commonly used to ...  More
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Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or...  More
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Key Points Photodynamic therapy (PDT) combines a drug (called a photosensitizer or photosensitizing agent) with a specific type of light to kill cancer cells (see Q...  More
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Photochemotherapy with Psoralens and Ultraviolet A (PUVA) Photochemotherapy
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Excimer Laser Therapy
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Prescribed Medications for Psoriasis

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METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stoma...  More
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USTEKINUMAB is used to treat plaque psoriasis. It is not a cure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you ha...  More
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EFALIZUMAB (e fa li ZOO mab) is used to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharm...  More
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask yo...  More
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ALEFACEPT (a la FA cept) is used to treat adult patients with moderate or severe chronic plaque psoriasis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your he...  More
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine may be...  More
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COAL TAR (kohl tahr) is used on the scalp to treat dandruff and other conditions including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. This medicine may be used for other ...  More
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TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to reduce swelling and ulcers in the mouth. It helps treat and relieve mouth sores that are not ...  More
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CALCIPOTRIENE (kal si poe TRYE een) is a form of vitamin D that is used on the skin to treat plaque psoriasis. This medicine is not a cure. It helps reduce the redn...  More
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TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis and mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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FLUOCINOLONE (floo oh SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine may be us...  More
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DESONIDE (DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat skin problems that may cause itching, redness, and swelling. This medicine may be used for other pur...  More
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SELENIUM SULFIDE (se LEE nee um suhl fahyd) skin lotion is used to treat dandruff-like conditions, seborrhea, and psoriasis. It is also used to treat some fungal in...  More
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ACITRETIN (a si TRE tin) is used to treat severe forms of psoriasis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if yo...  More
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ETANERCEPT (et a NER sept) is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children. The medicine is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis, ankylos...  More
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HYDROXYUREA (hye drox ee yoor EE a) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat certain leukemias, skin cancer, head...  More
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INFLIXIMAB (in FLIX i mab) is used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and some forms ...  More
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METHOXSALEN (me THOK suh luhn) is a skin coloring and light sensitizing agent. This medicine is given before ultraviolet radiation. It is used to treat severe psori...  More
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ADALIMUMAB (a dal AYE mu mab) is used to treat several types of arthritis. It is also used to treat Crohn's disease and plaque psoriasis. This medicine may be ...  More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Psoriasis

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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine may be...  More
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COAL TAR (kohl tahr) is used on the scalp to treat dandruff and other conditions including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. This medicine may be used for other ...  More
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SELENIUM SULFIDE (se LEE nee um suhl fahyd) skin lotion is used to treat dandruff-like conditions, seborrhea, and psoriasis. It is also used to treat some fungal in...  More
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Self Care for Psoriasis

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This report describes causes and treatments for the most common age-related skin problems. It also reviews the newest and most effective cosmetic treatments, includ...  More
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Application of Moisturizer to Skin
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Controlled Exposure to Sunlight
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.   More
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Herbs and Supplements for Psoriasis What's this?

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Vitamin D is found in numerous dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun is also a significant contributor to our daily product...  More
Efficacy Grade A
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Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by clin...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Chondroitin was first extracted and purified in the 1960s. It is currently manufactured from natural sources (shark/beef cartilage or bovine trachea) or by syntheti...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Avocados are fruits that contain 60% more potassium than bananas; they are also sodium and cholesterol-free. An avocado has a higher fat content (5 grams per servin...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Shark cartilage is one of the most popular supplements in the United States, with over 40 brand name products sold in 1995 alone. Primarily used for cancer, its use...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Both marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) leaf and root are used in commercial preparations. Herbal formulations are made from either the dried root or leaf (unpeele...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Extracts of fern species (family Polypodiaceae) have been used traditionally for numerous indications, most commonly in South America and Europe. The South American...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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The thymus is a lobular gland located under the breastbone near the thyroid gland. It reaches its maximum size during early childhood and plays a large role in immu...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Khella ( Ammi visnaga ) was originally cultivated by the ancient Egyptians who used it to treat many ailments, including urinary tract diseases. It was also used in...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Boron is a trace element, which is found throughout the global environment. It has been suggested for numerous medicinal purposes, but there is not strong evidence ...  More
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Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Psoriasis What's this?

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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.