Psoriasis Page

Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic, noncontagious skin disorder that appears in many different forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. Psoriasis is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the percentage of body surface involved and the impact on the sufferer's quality of life.

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Treating Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Topical agents are useful in treating erythrodermic psoriasis as adjunctive agents:
Emollients
Coal Tar and Anthralin
Topical Steroids
Calcipotriene Systemic modalities (internal treatments) are often required for erythrodermic psoriasis. These may be used on a rotational basis or in combination:
Phototherapy
Methotrexate
Acitretin
Systemic Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine A