Topical Treatments

for psoriasis Topical treatments for psoriasis are medications that are applied directly to the skin to reduce the symptoms of the chronic autoimmune skin disease. These treatments are effective in reducing inflammation, relieving itching and scaling, and improving the appearance of affected areas. Common topical treatments include corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, retinoids, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical treatments are typically the first method of treatment of psoriasis, and they can provide relief and even remission of symptoms in mild to moderate cases of psoriasis.