What is Psoriasis Treatment?
There are three categories of psoriasis treatments which include topical, light therapy, and oral medications. All three categories have the same results: • Stop the overproduction of skin cells which increase plaque and inflamed skin • Smooth roughened skin and decrease scales on skin Topical medicines come in cream or ointment form and ease mild to less moderate kinds of psoriasis. When the autoimmune skin disease is on the more severe side, the topical creams and ointments can be used simultaneously with oral medications. Topical Creams and ointments include: • Topical corticosteroids: Help decrease inflammation in the skin as well as decreases skin cell production which causes irritation and itching. Strength of the corticosteroids depends on the severity of the psoriasis as well as the location o the body. For instance, a lower dosage may be used on the face area while a higher dosage may be used on the arms or legs. • Vitamin D analogues: A cream or ointment containing Vitamin D
