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Here are some treatments for psoriatic nails based on the knowledge base:

Topical Medications
- Corticosteroids: Potent creams or ointments applied to nails and cuticles
- Calcipotriene (Dovonex): A vitamin D analog that slows skin cell overproduction.
- Tazarotene (Tazorac): Effective for nail pitting, discoloration, Show Full Answer

Here are some treatments for psoriatic nails based on the knowledge base:

Topical Medications
- Corticosteroids: Potent creams or ointments applied to nails and cuticles.
- Calcipotriene (Dovonex): A vitamin D analog that slows skin cell overproduction.
- Tazarotene (Tazorac): Effective for nail pitting, discoloration, and separation.

Systemic Medications
- Methotrexate (Trexall): Commonly prescribed for severe cases.
- Biologics: Includes drugs like adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), and risankizumab-rzaa (Skyrizi).

In-Office Treatments
- Corticosteroid Injections: Injected into the nail matrix to treat buildup, ridges, thickening, and separation.
- Phototherapy (PUVA): Involves soaking nails in psoralen or taking it orally, followed by UVA exposure.

Home Remedies
- Moisturizers: Using products like unscented, raw shea butter on cuticles and nails.

Prevention and Care
- Nail Care Plan: Coupling PsA treatment with a nail care plan to maintain nail health.

Additional Tips
- Prescription Nail Polishes: Can help reduce the appearance of nail psoriasis.

Note
- Time for Improvement: It may take six months or longer to see improvements as nails grow slowly.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided in the knowledge base.

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