Therapeutic progress II: treatment of psoriasis |
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| Authors: | H. M. Lewis MD MRCP |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | Treatment of psoriasis is rapidly changing with improved understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease. Newer topical preparations such as calcipotriol and immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporin A and FK506 are having a major impact on the therapy of psoriasis. This article reviews the conventional therapies and newer agents used in the treatment of this common dermatosis. |
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