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There are several effective treatment options for nail psoriasis. For mild cases, topical treatments like steroid creams, calcipotriene, or vitamin D preparations can be applied directly to the nail and nail bed. These treatments help calm inflammation and slow down excess skin cell production.

For more severe cases, your Show Full Answer

There are several effective treatment options for nail psoriasis. For mild cases, topical treatments like steroid creams, calcipotriene, or vitamin D preparations can be applied directly to the nail and nail bed. These treatments help calm inflammation and slow down excess skin cell production.

For more severe cases, your healthcare provider might recommend corticosteroid injections under the nail, oral medications like methotrexate, or biologics. Light therapy, laser treatments, and JAK inhibitors are also potential treatment options. It's important to note that treating nail psoriasis takes patience, as nails grow slowly. Fingernails can take 3-6 months to regrow, while toenails may take up to 9 months. You might need to try multiple treatments before finding the right combination that works for you. While nail psoriasis isn't curable, it is manageable with proper treatment and following your healthcare provider's instructions.

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