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Treating Psoriasis

Psoriasis Medications

There are many medications that can be used to control symptoms of psoriasis. A few treatment options physicians may prescribe based on the severity of symptoms and your individual health include:
Topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
  • Fluocinocide 0.05%
  • Clobetasol 0.05%
  • Betamethasone 0.05%
  • Hydrocortisone 1%
  • In addition, your provider may prescribe tar along with your steroid cream to further reduce symptoms.
Vitamin D analogs
  • Calcipotriol
  • Calcitriol
  • Tacalcitol
Topical calcineurin inhibitors to reduce itch
  • Pimecrolimus 1% cream
  • Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment
Systemic therapies
  • Methotrexate
  • Cyclosporine
Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors
  • Apremilast
Biologic agents that target immune cells
  • Etanercept
  • Infliximab
  • Adalimumab
  • Secukinumab
  • Ixekinumab
  • Brodalumab