Drugs for Psoriasis
June 8, 2015 (Issue: 1470)
Mild to moderate psoriasis is generally treated with
topical corticosteroids. Vitamin D analogs and tazarotene
are topical alternatives that can be used in combination
with topical corticosteroids. Phototherapy and systemic
therapy, including...more
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