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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the body makes skin cells faster than usual, leading to dry, itchy or painful patches. Symptoms can rise during flare-ups and settle at other times.

Synalar

Fluocinolone Acetonide

0.025%

Fluocinolone acetonide cream for inflammatory skin conditions and psoriasis. It is a corticosteroid that tones down local inflammation.

From$21.80/ tubeView

Elocon

Mometasone Furoate

1mg 5g

Mometasone furoate ointment for eczema and psoriasis. It is a potent topical steroid that suppresses skin inflammation.

From$33.30/ tubeView

Betnovate

Betamethasone

20g

Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.

From$9.83/ tubeView

Cutivate

Fluticasone Propionate

10gm

Fluticasone propionate cream for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by triggering the production of a protein that blocks inflammatory substances in the skin.

From$14.11/ tubeView

Oxsoralen

Methoxsalen

10mg

Methoxsalen tablets for psoriasis and vitiligo. It is used with UVA light therapy to make the skin respond to the light.

From$0.48/ tabletView

Diprolene

Betamethasone

30g

Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It suppresses inflammation in the top layers of skin.

From$13.33/ tubeView

Methotrexate Tablets

Methotrexate

2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg

Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.

From$0.41/ tabletView

Ciclosporin Capsules

Ciclosporin

50mg · 100mg

Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.

From$4.10/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Skin tone can affect how psoriasis patches appear, from pink or red with silvery-white scales to grey on brown or black skin.
  • Family history can make psoriasis more likely.
  • Body areas can include skin folds and fingernails, where dents or pits may develop.
  • Psoriatic arthritis can affect the joints in some people with psoriasis.

Medicines listed for psoriasis

The listed products for psoriasis include topical corticosteroids such as Betamethasone and Fluticasone Propionate, plus fluocinolone acetonide and mometasone furoate. The range also includes salicylic acid, methoxsalen, methotrexate and ciclosporin. These medicine types have different roles in managing psoriasis patches and flaky skin.

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