Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on April 18, 2005.
My father's wife has psoriasis. She has the typical scaly plaque mostly on her legs and of course she is constantly challenged to find... Read more »
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Prevention There is no way to prevent psoriasis. Treatment Treatment for psoriasis varies depending on the type of psoriasis, the amount and location... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Guttate psoriasisTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to control your symptoms and prevent secondary infections.If you have a current or recent... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systemic MedicationsSystemic treatment uses various medications that affect the whole body, not just the skin. Many systemic drugs used for psoriasis... Read more »