Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin condition that commonly causes scaly, raised patches. The patches may itch and can crack, bleed or sting.

Offers

Temovate

Clobetasol Propionate

15g · 30g

Clobetasol propionate cream for plaque psoriasis and inflammatory skin conditions. It is a potent steroid that calms flare-ups.

From$9.90/ tubeView

Soriatane

Acitretin

10mg

Acitretin tablets for plaque psoriasis. As a retinoid, it slows the rapid skin cell production behind the plaques.

From$4.13/ tabletView

Tazorac

Tazarotene

0.1% 15gm

Tazarotene gel for plaque psoriasis and acne. It slows the rapid buildup of skin cells.

From$24.00/ tubeView

Tenovate

Clobetasol Propionate

15g · 30gm

Clobetasol propionate cream for plaque psoriasis and inflammatory skin conditions. This is a high-potency steroid, so it is often used for short courses.

From$19.30/ tubeView

Ultravate

Halobetasol Propionate

0.05%

Halobetasol propionate tablets for plaque psoriasis and inflammatory skin conditions. It suppresses inflammation in the skin.

From$20.75/ tubeView

Neoral

Ciclosporin

25mg · 100mg

Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. It calms an overactive immune system to lessen symptoms.

From$4.16/ capsuleView

Wynzora

Calcipotriol, Betamethasone Dipropionate

15g

Calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate cream for plaque psoriasis. The calcipotriol slows skin cell growth, while the steroid reduces inflammation.

From$55.20/ tubeView

Humira

Adalimumab

20mg / 0.4ml · 40mg / 0.8ml

Adalimumab injectable solution for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. A biologic that blocks TNF-alpha, a molecule that fuels joint inflammation.

From$285.38/ auto-injectorView

About

Key points

Rapid skin cell turnover causes the thickening that forms plaques.
Plaques can appear red, brown or purple.
More than one type of psoriasis can be present at the same time.

Medicines listed for Plaque Psoriasis

The listed products for plaque psoriasis contain Clobetasol Propionate and Acitretin, as well as tazarotene, halobetasol propionate, ciclosporin, calcipotriol, betamethasone dipropionate and adalimumab. They span topical corticosteroids, retinoids, ciclosporin, a vitamin D-related medicine and a biologic medicine. Some groups act on skin plaques, while ciclosporin and adalimumab affect immune activity linked with psoriasis. The catalogue includes tubes, tablets, capsules and an auto-injector.