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Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.
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Abrilada is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic… read more
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Acupressure is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice that has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of illnesses. Some people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis have utilized… read more
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Acthar Gel is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat conditions including multiple sclerosis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Acthar Gel is… read more
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Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice that has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of illnesses. Some people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis have utilized… read more
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Advil is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Ibuprofen, and the brand name Motrin. Stronger doses of Advil are available by… read more
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Alclometasone is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation associated with psoriasis and various other skin conditions in adults and children… read more
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Aleve is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Naproxen. Stronger doses of Naproxen are available by prescription. Aleve is used to… read more
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Amjevita is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults. Amjevita may be… read more
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Arava is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat joint pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with active rheumatoid arthritis. Arava is also… read more
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Arthrotec is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997 to treat people with certain forms of arthritis. Arthrotec is prescribed for those who have a high… read more
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Bimzelx is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and for adults with…
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Celebrex is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, and… read more
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Cimzia is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating active psoriatic arthritis in adults 18 years and older. Cimzia may be prescribed alone or with… read more
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Clinoril is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1978 to treat several forms of arthritis. Clinoril is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat pain,… read more
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Cloderm is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids. Cloderm is also… read more
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Cordran is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation, crusting, and scaling associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions. Cordran is… read more
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Corticosteroids are prescription medications used to control pain, swelling, stiffness, and disease progression in psoriatic arthritis and other conditions associated with joint inflammation.… read more
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Cosentyx is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults 18 and older who have active psoriatic arthritis or moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Cosentyx is… read more
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Cyclosporine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis and prevent the rejection of transplanted organs. Cyclosporine is sold… read more
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Daypro is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992 to treat certain forms of arthritis. It is also known by its drug name, oxaprozin. Daypro is… read more
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Desonate is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1972. Desonate is used to treat skin inflammation associated with psoriasis and various other skin conditions.… read more
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Like everyone else, people with psoriasis feel their best when they consistently eat a healthy, balanced diet. There is no specific diet for psoriasis, but many physicians and researchers studying the effects… read more
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Diflorasone diacetate is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids.… read more
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Dovonex is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis. Dovonex is also known by its drug name calcipotriene.
Calcipotriene, the active… read more
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Duobrii is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis in people ages 18 and older. Duobrii is a combination drug composed of halobetasol propionate and… read more
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Elidel is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001. Elidel is approved to treat mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in people ages 2 years and older. In cases of… read more
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Elocon is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin conditions associated with inflammation and itching. Elocon is appropriate for people ages 2 and older.… read more
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Enbrel is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children over age 4 and psoriatic arthritis in adults. Enbrel is also known… read more
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Erelzi is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults. Erelzi may be referred to by… read more
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Etodolac is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several forms of arthritis. It was formerly sold under the brand name Lodine. Etodolac is used to treat… read more
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According to a recent article, people with psoriasis are less likely to exercise than those without psoriasis. Pain, stiffness, and swelling lead many people with psoriatic arthritis to give up on exercise and… read more
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Feldene is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982 to treat forms of arthritis. Feldene is also known by its drug name, piroxicam. Feldene is used to… read more
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Hadlima is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. Hadlima is also known by its drug… read more
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Halog is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin conditions associated with inflammation and itching. Halog is also referred to by its drug name,… read more
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Hulio is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. Hulio is also referred to by its… read more
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Humira is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. Humira may be… read more
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Hyrimoz is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. Hyrimoz is also approved to treat… read more
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Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its brand names, Advil and Motrin. Stronger doses of ibuprofen are available by prescription.… read more
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Ilumya is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in cases where systemic therapy or phototherapy are warranted. Ilumya is also referred… read more
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Imuldosa is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people ages 6 years and older who are candidates for phototherapy (light therapy) or…
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Imuran, also known by its drug name azathioprine, is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help prevent rejection in people who’ve had kidney transplants. Imuran… read more
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Indocin is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1965 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, indomethacin. Indocin is… read more
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Inflectra is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis and chronic severe plaque psoriasis. In cases of plaque psoriasis,… read more
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Ixifi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Ixifi is also referred to by its drug name, infliximab-qbtx.… read more
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Kenalog is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation, crusting, and scaling associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions. Kenalog may… read more
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Phototherapy involves the use of different types of light to treat plaque psoriasis. Laser treatment is a type of phototherapy that uses special lasers to treat affected skin and improve psoriasis symptoms.… read more
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Luxiq is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat scalp conditions associated with inflammation and itching. Luxiq is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Meclofenamate is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat several forms of arthritis. It was formerly sold under the brand name Meclomen. Meclofenamate is used to… read more
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Mobic is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several forms of arthritis. Mobic is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat pain, stiffness, and… read more
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Moisturizers, which include lotions, creams, and ointments, are an important part of psoriasis treatment. These over-the-counter products soothe itching, redness, and dryness and can help prevent your… read more
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Motrin is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Ibuprofen, and the brand name Advil. Stronger doses of Motrin are available by… read more
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Neoral is a prescription medication originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1983. Neoral is approved to treat severe psoriasis in adults who do not respond to other treatments.… read more
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Orencia is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Orencia may be referred to by its drug name, abatacept.
Orencia is… read more
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Orudis is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1986 to treat chronic pain and some forms of arthritis. It is also known by its drug name, ketoprofen.… read more
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Otezla is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults 18 and older. Otezla is also… read more
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Otrexup is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to control the symptoms of severe, disabling psoriasis that is resistant to treatment. Otrexup may be prescribed in adult… read more
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Otulfi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis ages 6 years and older who are candidates for phototherapy (light therapy) or systemic therapy…
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Plaquenil is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Plaquenil is sometimes prescribed to treat inflammation in people with psoriatic arthritis. Plaquenil is also… read more
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Protopic is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis children and adults. Protopic is sometimes prescribed off-label to… read more
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Natural sunlight is composed of both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. UVA light penetrates the skin more deeply than UVB light. However, UVA light is not effective for treating psoriasis… read more
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Psoriasin is a topical, over-the-counter treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis. Psoriasin is also known by its drug name, coal tar. Coal tar is often used as an… read more
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Pyzchiva is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating psoriasis. It is indicated for adults and children 6 and up who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis or active psoriatic…
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Rasuvo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to control the symptoms of severe, disabling psoriasis that is resistant to treatment. Rasuvo may be prescribed in adult… read more
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Relafen is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Relafen is sometimes prescribed… read more
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Remicade is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and for chronic severe plaque psoriasis in people who are candidates for… read more
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Renflexis is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active psoriatic arthritis and chronic severe plaque psoriasis in people who are candidates for systemic… read more
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Rinvoq is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis who either cannot tolerate or who have not had a sufficient response to a… read more
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Salicylic acid is a topical, over-the-counter treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis. Salicylic acid is often used as an ingredient in creams, lotions, soaps, and… read more
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Selarsdi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) in adults and children ages 6 and up who are candidates for phototherapy or…
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Siliq is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe psoriasis in adults. Siliq may be prescribed in cases where systemic therapy and phototherapy are… read more
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Simlandi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, as well as…
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Simponi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Simponi is also referred to by its drug name, golimumab. Golimumab is also sold under the… read more
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Simponi Aria is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults and children over age 2 with active psoriatic arthritis. Simponi Aria is also referred to by its drug name, golimumab.… read more
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Skyrizi is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in cases where systemic therapy or phototherapy are… read more
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Soriatane is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. Soriatane is prescribed for all types of psoriasis.… read more
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Sorilux is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adults. Sorilux is also known by its drug name, calcipotriene.… read more
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Sotyktu is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults 18 and older who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic… read more
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Spevigo is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 40 kilograms (around 88 pounds)…
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Stelara is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults and children 6 years old and older who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and adults with… read more
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Steqeyma is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and children ages 6 years and older who are candidates for phototherapy (light…
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Many people with psoriasis notice a significant worsening of their psoriasis symptoms when they are experiencing stressful situations in their lives. Likewise, living with psoriasis can be a source of stress… read more
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Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine is sometimes prescribed to treat… read more
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Many people with psoriasis experience improvement with careful, consistent exposure to sunlight. The use of sunlight for therapeutic purposes is also known as heliotherapy.
Sunlight is composed of both… read more
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Taclonex is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis vulgaris in people ages 18 and older. Taclonex can be used to treat psoriasis on the scalp and nails in… read more
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Taltz is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis or moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in cases where systemic therapy or… read more
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Tazorac is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997. Tazorac is used to treat stable plaque psoriasis in cases where it affects as much as 20 percent of the body… read more
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Tolmetin sodium is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain forms of arthritis. It was formerly sold under the brand name Tolectin. Tolmetin sodium is… read more
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Tremfya is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in cases where systemic therapy or phototherapy are… read more
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Trexall is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe psoriasis. Trexall is also known by its drug name, methotrexate. Trexall may be prescribed along with… read more
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Natural sunlight is composed of both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. Of the two, UVB light is a safer and more effective treatment for psoriasis.
What does it involve?
UVB is believed… read more
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Vanos is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin conditions associated with inflammation and itching. Vanos is also known by its drug name, fluocinonide.… read more
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Vectical is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009. Vectical is used to treat mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adults 18 years and older. Vectical is also… read more
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Voltaren is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain forms of arthritis. Voltaren may be prescribed to treat pain, stiffness, and swelling… read more
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Vtama cream is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis in adults. Vtama cream is also known by its drug name, tapinarof.
Vtama cream is… read more
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Wynzora is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis in people ages 18 and older. Wynzora is a combination drug composed of Calcipotriene and… read more
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Xeljanz is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Xeljanz may be prescribed in cases where psoriatic arthritis has not… read more
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Yesintek is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. It is indicated for adults and children 6 and older who…
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Zithranol-RR is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Zithranol-RR became available in 2009 for the treatment of plaque psoriasis affecting the skin or scalp.… read more
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Zoryve is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adults and children 12 years of age and older. People with plaque psoriasis (a…
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