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Health Encyclopedia: Psoriasis Topical Medications

Topical Medications

Topical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:

Ointments
Gels
Solutions
Creams
Sprays
Foams
Lotions
Shampoos
Occlusive tapes

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 Corticosteroids

Benefits. Corticosteroid topical treatments are the mainstays of psoriasis treatments in the...

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Expert & Community Posts

How Skin Cancers are Treated

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...tumors that do not penetrate deeply. More recently, topical creams have been used to treat... Read more »

Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...and what should you expect? There are three main creams used to treat actinic keratoses. ... Read more »

Tips for Allergy-Safe Trick or Treating (and a Safe "Candy Corn" Recipe)

By Jamie Martin , Health Expert

...shape of candy corn) 2 cups soy or rice vanilla ice cream, softened, and divided 1 ¼ cups mango... Read more »

There's Always Peach Ice Cream

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...me the declaration that there is always peach ice cream gives me a feeling of hope. I guess... Read more »

The Skinny on Comfort Food

By Cathy Hamilton , Health Expert

...the past, I've made rich and fattening fare like cream of broccoli soup, baked potato soup or,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

...in topical form (see below), as is penciclovir (a related drug).Topical TreatmentsThese ointments or creams help shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. However, none are truly effective in... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Cancers

...or TopicalComments5-FluorouracilActinic keratoses,Bowen's disease and small nonmelanoma skin cancers.Topical cream (Efudex, Fluoroplex) or injected gel containing 5-FU and epinephrine... Read more »

Wrinkle Treatment

...approach may be needed. This section details the risks and benefits of several products.Antioxidant Creams, Lotions, and OintmentsAntioxidants are substances that hunt oxygen-free radicals, the... Read more »

Psoriasis: Treatment

Many creams, ointments, lotions, and pills are available for the treatment of psoriasis. Many patients require only over-the-counter treatment, or even none at all during relapses. About a... Read more »

Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information

What is angioplasty? Coronary balloon angioplasty is an invasive method of opening blocked arteries that might impede flow to the heart, and possibly result in heart attack or death. It is more... Read more »

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