Psoriasis Treatment?

- Topical Treatments: Applied directly to the skin, these come in the form of creams, ointments, gels, sprays, etc. Common options include corticosteroids, vitamin D analogs, retinoids, calcipotriene, and tar.

- Phototherapy: Controlled exposure to UV light in phototherapy (UV light therapy) clinics or natural sunlight (heliotherapy) helps slow skin cell growth and improves inflammation.

- Oral and Injectable Medications: Severe cases may require oral medication or injections to treat widespread rashes or psoriatic arthritis. Options include prednisone (Cortone), methotrexate (Trexall), cyclosporine (SandimmuneNeoral), leflunomide (Arava), tacrolimus (Protopic), apremilast (Otezla), or injectables like etanercept, infliximab.

- Systemic Treatments: Systemics affect the whole body and come in oral or inject forms. These treat severe, widespread skin inflammation, or psoriatic arthritis. Systemic biologics target specific components of the immune system linked to psoriasis and reduce overall inflammation. Options include etanercept (Enbrel), adalimumab (Humira), infliximab (Remicade), or ustekinkumab (Stelara).

- Alternative Therapies: While research isn't conclusive, other therapies like fish therapy, where patients submerge in water containing nibbling Garra rufa, acupuncture, Dead Sea salts in bathwater, yoga, relaxation practices, and diet changes can provide supplementary symptom relief for some individuals.

Always consult your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment course for your specific situation.

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