Topical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:
In general, topical treatments are the first line for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, but they may also be used, alone or in combination, with more powerful treatments for moderate-to-severe cases. Topical medicines rarely clear up symptoms completely, however.
Topical corticosteroids are...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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