Let's review the different medical and at-home options.
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| | | Currently, there's no cure for psoriasis, but there are plenty of treatment options that can help you manage symptoms and reduce flare frequency. These include: | | • | Topicals: Topicals, such as creams, ointments, lotions, or shampoos, are applied directly to your skin to reduce inflammation or relieve symptoms. They're typically best for people with mild to moderate psoriasis. | | | • | Systemic medications: Systemic drugs affect your entire body instead of one targeted area. They can be prescribed orally, intravenously, or by injection if topical, over-the-counter, or at-home remedies don't help. | | | • | Light therapy: This therapy exposes your skin to specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light. Depending on the type of phototherapy, it works to slow rapidly growing skin cells, suppress an overly active immune system, and reduce inflammation. | | | • | Biologics: This newer form of medication targets your body's immune response, which can help people with moderate to severe psoriasis who haven't found relief from traditional treatments. | | | • | JAK inhibitors: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a type of oral medication that block specific immune activity that leads to psoriasis. They could help treat moderate to severe symptoms. | | Some of these options work well on their own, or you might find stronger relief with combination treatments (using more than one at the same time).
Complementary therapies, at-home remedies, and natural alternatives like taking turmeric supplements or soaking in an oatmeal bath may offer relief as well.
| | How to find the best treatment plan for you | Treating psoriasis depends on many factors, like the severity and location of your symptoms, the type you have, and your overall health. Working with medical professionals who specialize in psoriasis can help you determine which option is right for you.
If you're looking for a new doctor and want to search by qualifications, specialty, or patient reviews, using Healthgrades' Find Care tool* could be a great place to start.
Finding the right treatment plan may take time and some trial and error. If you're concerned about cost, consider signing up for a prescription discount card. For example, you can compare pharmacy prices, clip coupons, and save up to 80% on costs for free with Optum Perks.* | | | | *Healthgrades, Optum Perks, and Healthline are all owned by RVO Health. | | Tomorrow, we'll end this miniseries by sharing skin care tips and ways to optimize your daily routine to further help you manage symptoms. | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll
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