... Stronger steroids are available by prescription only, such as Elocon (mometasone) Luxiq (betamethasone), and Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide). Systemic SteroidsSystemic steroids are generally used in the short term to gain control of severe psoriasis. There has been some controversy over the use of systemic steroids for psoriasis. ...
... Stronger steroids are available by prescription only, such as Elocon (mometasone) Luxiq (betamethasone), and Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide). Systemic SteroidsSystemic steroids are generally used in the short term to gain control of severe psoriasis. There has been some controversy over the use of systemic steroids for psoriasis. ...