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Retinoids

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:54:13 +0000

Currently the only FDA approved treatment for psoriasis is tazarotene (Tazorac). It is a vitamin A derivation that functions by peeling the thick scale of psoriasis and again forced the rapidly dividing cells to mature. . . . → Read More: Retinoids

Vitamin D Derivatives

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:39:43 +0000

Currently there are two vitamin D derivates available to treatment psoriasis: calcipotriene (Dovonex) and calipotriol (Vetical). It functions by forcing rapidly dividing cells ( as in psoriasis ) mature and slow it growth. The benefits are they are relatively safe and do not cause thinning of the skin. The down side is that they . . . → Read More: Vitamin D Derivatives

Topical Steroids

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:38:14 +0000

Topical steroids remain the mainstay in the treatment of psoriasis....The benefits of topical steroids are generally they can work quickly and if used in small locations, generally there have little internal side effects. . . . → Read More: Topical Steroids