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Enbrel Without Methotrexate For Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to control your symptoms and prevent infections.
In general, three treatment options are used for patients with psoriasis:
- Topical medications such as lotions, ointments, creams, and shampoos
- Body-wide (systemic) medications, which are pills or injections that affect the whole body, not just the skin
- Phototherapy, which uses light to treat psoriasis
Most cases of psoriasis are treated with...
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Psoriasis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania. Editorial... Read more »
Enbrel SubQ Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ETANERCEPT - INJECTION Pronounced: (ee-TAN-er-cept) Uses This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant... Read more »
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