Side Effects of Psoriasis Treatments

From skin creams to light therapy to biologic drugs, psoriasis treatments can offer major relief. But they also have side effects. WebMD explains some of the most common ones.

Finding the Best Psoriasis Treatment: My Relief Journey

My first psoriasis plaques (raised, inflamed, and scaly skin patches that can itch and be painful) appeared in my early 20s. The itching and dryness occurred in an area where I had a deep wound from a bicycle accident in my teens, and the ones that followed usually appeared in places where I repeatedly had cuts or injuries, like nicks on my ankles or knees from shaving my legs. My psoriasis was manageable with topical creams and home remedies when it was limited to this single spot. But as I mov...

How Biologics Are Used for Psoriasis Treatment

Biologics can be the best treatment for moderate or severe psoriasis. Find out if they’re right for you.

Consumer’s Guide to Biologics for Psoriasis

What is your biggest concern about taking biologics to treat psoriasis? ; Side effects · Other health problems · Fear of needles · Cost

Get Psoriasis Treatment

Coping with psoriasis can be frustrating and distressing. Cleveland Clinic experts offer personalized treatment to help you manage this chronic condition.

Doctors Explain Psoriasis Disease Progression

If you have psoriasis (PsO), an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes painful, itchy plaques and skin rashes, maybe your symptoms flare and retreat in what feels like a never-ending cycle, and you wonder with each new flare if your symptoms will spread—or get worse. Or, if your PsO never seems to go away, you assume that your flares are bound to get more serious in the future—or even develop into a related disorder like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), which causes joint pain and stiffness,...

What Is Psoriasis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Stress ; Cold Weather ; Vaccinations ; Beta-Blockers and Lithium ; Upper Respiratory Infections ; Smoking ; Diet ; Alcohol

Psoriasis Treatments: How to Get Rid of Psoriasis

WebMD explores different treatments for psoriasis.

Psoriasis

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Plaque Psoriasis: Causes, Types, and Treatment - Know More

Psoriasis is a chronic condition with no known cure. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of this condition.