slow down the growth of skin cells and relieve the pain, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis. The type of treatment depends on how severe the disease is; the size of the psoriasis patches; the kind of psoriasis; and how you react to the treatment.
All treatments don’t work the same for everyone. Doctors may switch treatments if one doesn’t work, if there is a bad reaction, or if the treatment stops working.
Topical treatments such as creams and ointments that are applied right on the skin may help. These treatments can: help reduce inflammation and skin cell turnover; slow the immune system; help the skin peel and unclog pores; and soothe the skin.
Light therapy. Natural ultraviolet light from the sun and artificial ultraviolet light are used to treat psoriasis. One treatment, called PUVA, uses a combination of a drug that makes the skin more sensitive to light and ultraviolet A light.
Systemic treatment. If the psoriasis is severe, doctors might prescribe drugs or give medication via injection that suppresses the immune system. This is called systemic treatment. Antibiotics are not used to treat psoriasis unless bacteria make psoriasis worse.
Combination therapy. When you combine topical, light, and systemic treatments, you can often