There are many forms of psoriasis treatments and more appear from time to time. These include:

Systemic medications – prescription medications that affect the entire body – steroid, coal tar. Usually reserved for patients with moderate to mild psoriasis

Phototherapy. Usually used for patients with a condition that does not respond or whose condition is widespread.

Topical treatments for psoriasis – agents applied to the skin which help slow down or normalize the excessive cell reproduction and reduce inflammation, these could be steroid or non steroid based

Alternative approaches – diet, mind therapies, sun and water therapies

Shark cartilage may be used to inhibit the growth of blood vessels. Regular, moderate exposure to sunlight may help, preferably not in high peak hours but before 10am or after 2pm to avoid sunburn, since UV rays slow down cellular division in the skin.

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