Clobex Spray
Clobex spray is a spray version of clobetasol, a potentcorticosteroid.
According to the manufacturer, the spray version of this drug can help relievesymptomsfaster than other versions.
After that, you’ll need to switch to something else.
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Neoral is available in both pill and liquid form.
Cyclosporine can work quickly to treat psoriasis, with some improvement noted within the first week in many patients.
The side effects of the drug are very dose-dependent.
Humira
Humira (adalimumab) is a biologic treatment for psoriasis.
Biologics are a class of drugs usually administered by injection.
Humira was previously approved for psoriatic arthritis at a dose of one injection every other week.
Humira may increase the risk of severe infection or malignancy.
Biosimilars of Humira are not available.
Biosimilars are like generic drug versions of biologic medications.
Other Biologics
Other biologic medications are available for treating psoriasis.
Generally speaking, biologics are typically prescribed when first-line treatments haven’t worked.
Some of these medications include:
Biologics can be expensive and aren’t always covered by health insurance.
Because they affect the immune system, they also increase the risk of serious infection.
What can I put on psoriasis overnight?
This will help loosen scales so they can be washed away after unwrapping.
Phototherapy
Phototherapy can be used to treat stable psoriatic lesions.
Exposure to UV radiation also has risks such as photoaging, cataracts, and skin cancer.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the topical corticosteroid Clobex, cyclosporine, or biologics.
These medications help clear up psoriasis relatively quickly in some people.
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