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Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis Treatment Basics
Psoriasis often responds to treatment, though there is currently no permanent cure for psoriasis. Find out about psoriasis treatment options.
10 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis Flare-Ups
In addition to following your doctor's orders, there's a lot that you can do on your own to help control and prevent flare-ups of psoriasis. Use moisturizing lotions. Psoriasis symptoms get worse when your skin is dry, so keep it moist with creams and lotions. Thick and oily moisturizers are often the best, since they're good at trapping moisture beneath the skin. Moisturizers are also useful for removing scales, especially if you use occlusion -- applying moisturizer and...
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In-Depth Information About Psoriasis Treatment
Read a thorough overview of psoriasis treatment, including alternative medicine.
Topical Psoriasis Treatments
Topical treatments are skin creams or ointments. Find out about topical psoriasis treatments.
Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Phototherapy for psoriasis uses ultraviolet light and lasers to help treat psoriasis. Learn about psoriasis phototherapy.
Systemic Drugs for Psoriasis
Systemic drugs affect the entire body. They’re usually reserved for severe
cases of psoriasis. Read more.
Biologic Drugs for Psoriasis
Biologic drugs that treat psoriasis are made from living organisms. Learn how they’re being used to treat the disease.
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