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Treatment for psoriasis usually helps to keep the condition under control. Most people can be treated by their GP.
Methotrexate can be very harmful to a developing baby, so it's important that women use contraception and do not become pregnant while they take this drug and for at least 6 months after they stop.
Phototherapy
SkinMedix™ Psoriasis Cream is a dermatologist's revolutionary development. SkinMedix™ gently cleanses psoriatic skin while repairing the skin's natural protective barrier, keeping the skin hydrated all day," says Dr. Alina Bridges, Director of Immunodermatology.
There is an increasing number of biological treatments that are given as injections. These include guselkumab, brodalumab, secukinumab, ixekizumab, bimekizumab and risankizumab.Infliximab is given as a drip (infusion) into your vein at the hospital. You'll have 3 infusions in the first 6 weeks, then 1 infusion every 8 weeks. If there's no improvement in your psoriasis after 10 weeks, the treatment will be stopped. The main side effect of infliximab is a headache. However, as infliximab affects the whole immune system, there's a risk of serious side effects, including severe infections. The main benefit of emollients is to moisturise the skin and reduce itching and scaling. Some other topical treatments are thought to work better on moisturised skin. Wait at least 30 minutes before applying another topical treatment after an emollient.
SkinMedix™ Psoriasis Cream is a safe and effective alternative to injectables and steroids that can cause adverse side effects. It is being developed not only to treat itch but also to treat the underlying cause of psoriasis. Your treatment for psoriasis may need to be reviewed regularly. You may want to make a care plan – an agreement between you and your health professional – as this can help you manage your day-to-day health. It's applied to your skin (by someone wearing gloves) and left for 10 to 60 minutes before being washed off. SkinMedix™ Psoriasis Cream is a dermatologist's revolutionary development. SkinMedix™ gently cleanses psoriatic skin while repairing the skin's natural protective barrier, keeping the skin hydrated all day," says Dr. Alina Bridges, Director of Immunodermatology. Each session only takes a few minutes, but you may need to go to hospital 2 or 3 times a week for 6 to 8 weeks. Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA)
Tablets, capsules and injections
UVB phototherapy uses a wavelength of light invisible to human eyes. The light slows down the production of skin cells and is an effective treatment for some types of psoriasis that have not responded to topical treatments. Methotrexate can help control psoriasis by slowing down the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. It's usually taken once a week. Ciclosporin increases your chances of kidney disease and high blood pressure, which will need to be monitored. Acitretin