Scalp Psoriasis: A Literature Review of Effective Therapies and Updated . . . Treatment with systemic agents, including methotrexate, cyclosporine, acitretin, biologics, and phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (PDE-4 inhibitors), is first-line therapy for patients presenting for scalp psoriasis with accompanying moderate-to-severe whole-body psoriasis
Scalp Psoriasis: A Literature Review of Effective Therapies . . . - Springer Systemic therapy is first line for those with scalp psoriasis and accompanying moderate-to-severe psoriasis of the trunk and extremities Additionally, it is third-line therapy for patients with recalcitrant scalp psoriasis with minimal involvement of other sites
A clinical review of phototherapy for psoriasis - PMC Although the trails of low-level light laser therapy (LLLT) are still small, the near infrared (NIR) and visible red light with low energy show promise for treating psoriasis due to its strong penetration and encouraging photobiomodulation
Joint American Academy of Dermatology–National Psoriasis Foundation . . . In this section of the guidelines of care for psoriasis, we will focus the discussion on ultraviolet (UV) light–based therapies, which include narrowband and broadband UVB, UVA in conjunction with photosensitizing agents, targeted UVB treatments such as with an excimer laser, and several other modalities and variations of these core phototherapi
Pathogenesis of Psoriasis vulgaris and Current Management and . . . Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a complex clinical picture that remains incurable and requires ongoing dermatological care The purpose of this literature review is to identify the latest therapeutic strategies used to treat psoriasis, taking into account both the efficacy of modern approaches and their impact on patients’ quality of life The cornerstone of psoriasis
A clinical review of phototherapy for psoriasis - Springer We review the current literatures and focus on recent developments in psoriasis phototherapy by comparing curative effects between commonly used therapies and some new methodologies We also update information with respect to their mechanisms of action in an attempt to provide some clinical guidance for psoriasis phototherapy