For those affected by psoriasis that is non-responsive to topical treatments, systemic medications may be the answer. Usually reserved for those with moderate to severe psoriasis, these prescriptions are used to essentially treat psoriasis from the inside out. Methotrexate, which has grabbed the most media attention recently, is a commonly prescribed medication. Once used to treat cancer, Methotrexate was discovered to effectively treat psoriasis and has been approved by the FDA since the 1970 s. Talk to your doctor about prescription topical ointments, such as Anthralin, Dovonex, or Taclonex if you are not finding relief from over-the-counter psoriasis shampoo s or solutions.
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