Treatment of Psoriasis
TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS:
There is no cure for psoriasis. However, treatment is usually effective and will control the condition by clearing or reducing the patches of psoriasis. Most people with psoriasis can be treated by their GP. Your GP may refer you to a dermatologist (skin specialist) and their team based in a hospital if symptoms are particularly severe or have not responded well to previous treatments.
Treatments are based on the type and severity of your psoriasis and the area of the skin affected. treatment probably start with a mild treatment - such as topical creams - and then move on to stronger treatments if necessary.
There is a wide range of treatment options for psoriasis but identifying what treatment is most effective can be difficult. If the treatment is not working, or experiencing uncomfortable side effects.
Treatments fall into three categories:
Topical - creams and ointments are applied to your skin, phototherapy - skin is exposed to certain types of light, andoral and injected medication - medicine is used to reduce the production of your skin cells. Different types of treatment are often used in combination.
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