How do I treat Psoriasis?
At this time, there is no cure for psoriasis. However, there are a wide range of treatments available to control and care for your psoriasis. No single treatment works for every patient; therefore, you may need to try out different treatments before you find one that works for you. Treatments are made to control and prevent symptoms of secondary infection due to psoriasis. Treatments are different based on the extent and severity of psoriasis. Mild cases are usually treated at home.
Topical medications include:
- Prescription or nonprescription dandruff shampoos
- Shampoos or lotions that contain coal tar
- Cortisone or other corticosteroids
- Lubricants
- Antifungal medications
- Antibiotics
- Phenol
- Sodium chloride
- Other treatments:
- Phototherapy (moderate exposure to sunlight)
- Application of coal tar ointment to sensitize the skin
- Oral psoralens (medication that causes the skin to become sensitive to light) Severe and resistant cases where lesions cover a large area of the body may need thorough treatment.
Psoriasis lesions that cover all or most of the body cannot be treated at home and can only be treated by a doctor, or at the hospital.
Note: For a further description of any information on this page, please speak with your doctor.