Can stress-related drugs be useful for the treatment of psoriasis?
Stress plays an important role as a trigger factor in psoriasis, but stress-related drugs are not widely used to treat psoriasis, and many of these compounds have significant side effects, including the development of drug dependence. If your psoriasis is quite itchy, then antihistamines such as Benadryl or Atarax may provide some relief. These medications also have a sedative effect. I recommend that you consult with a dermatologist to determine which is best in your particular case. James T. Elder, M.D., Ph.D., Kirk D.
