Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment in mild to moderate psoriasis.

Topical corticosteroids are synthetic drugs that resemble naturally-occurring hormones in the body. Corticosteroids are the most frequently prescribed treatment for psoriasis of mild to moderate severity because they decrease the rate at which skin cells grow and reduce inflammation, thereby also relieving the itch that often accompanies psoriasis.

Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

Topical Therapies for Psoriasis

Topical therapies are usually the first line of options in treating localized psoriasis.

Topical therapies for psoriasis work relatively quickly by clearing the skin lesions and are also usually well tolerated. However, they can be messy and may not be useful in the generalized variety of psoriasis.

Topical Therapies for Psoriasis