Psoriasis & Eczema
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Overview
Psoriasis and eczema (atopic dermatitis) are chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Psoriasis causes thick, scaly patches while eczema causes dry, itchy, inflamed skin. Treatment ranges from topical corticosteroids to systemic immunosuppressants and biologics.
Drug classes used to treat psoriasis & eczema
- Corticosteroids — Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive hormones.
- Systemic Retinoids — Systemic retinoids are vitamin A derivatives used to treat severe, recalcitrant nodular acne that has not responded to c...
Medications for psoriasis & eczema
- Prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos)
- Prednisolone (Prelone, Orapred)
- Budesonide (Pulmicort, Entocort EC, Uceris, Rhinocort)
- Isotretinoin (Accutane, Absorica, Claravis, Myorisan, Zenatane)