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For nail loss and damage due to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, the recommended treatments include:

- **Topical Treatments**: These are applied directly to the nails and can include potent corticosteroids, calcipotriene (Dovonex), tazarotene (Tazorac), and vitamin D analogs like calcitriol
- **Systemic Medications**: Show Full Answer

For nail loss and damage due to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, the recommended treatments include:

- **Topical Treatments**: These are applied directly to the nails and can include potent corticosteroids, calcipotriene (Dovonex), tazarotene (Tazorac), and vitamin D analogs like calcitriol.
- **Systemic Medications**: These work throughout the body and can include methotrexate (Trexall), biologic drugs such as adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), and risankizumab-rzaa (Skyrizi).
- **In-Office Treatments**: Provided by a dermatologist, these can include corticosteroid injections into the nail matrix and phototherapy, like Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA).

It's important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment based on the severity of the condition and individual health factors.

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