Main aim of the treatment is to reduce the growth of the cells and relieve symptoms like itching, dry skin. Common treatment includes:
- Steroid Creams
- Moisturizer for dry skin, aloe vera gel.
- Retinoid creams, Vit D based creams, coal tar.
For severe psoriasis treatment includes:
Light therapy which includes ultraviolet light on the skin.
PUVA is a treatment that includes psoralens tablets with ultraviolet rays.
Psoralen tablets should be taken 2 hours before sunlight exposure.
Psoralen Mgs will be dependable on the patient’s weight and age.
- 10mg for less than 30 kg
- 20mg for 30 to 50 kg
- 30mg for 51 to 65kg
- 40mg for 66 to 80kg
- 50mg for 81 to 90kg
- 60mg for 91 to 115kg
- 70mg for more than 115kg.