What helps for palmoplantar psoriasis?
Palmoplantar psoriasis (affecting palms and feet) can be managed with several treatment approaches. Your dermatologist will likely start with topical treatments and adjust based on how you respond.
First-line topical treatments include
* Corticosteroid creams, sometimes covered to Show Full Answer
What helps for palmoplantar psoriasis?
Palmoplantar psoriasis (affecting palms and feet) can be managed with several treatment approaches. Your dermatologist will likely start with topical treatments and adjust based on how you respond.
First-line topical treatments include:
* Corticosteroid creams, sometimes covered to increase effectiveness
* Calcipotriene cream (Dovonex)
* Coal tar products in ointments, lotions, or bathing solutions
* Emollients with urea or salicylic acid
Keep in mind that some ingredients shouldn't be used together - for example, salicylic acid can make calcipotriene less effective, so always check with your dermatologist before combining treatments.
If topicals aren't enough, light therapy (phototherapy) can be very effective. Options include PUVA (psoralen with UVA light) and narrowband UVB therapy. One MyPsoriasisTeam member reported being "90 percent" clear after 32 PUVA treatments over five months.
For more severe cases, systemic medications may help:
* Acitretin (oral retinoid)
* Methotrexate (DMARD)
* Cyclosporine (immunosuppressant)
* Biologics (for cases that don't respond to other treatments)
Home care is also important. Keep affected areas clean with mild soap, moisturize regularly with fragrance-free products, and identify your triggers to prevent flare-ups.
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