Treatment Of Psoriasis With Steroids
First of all let me explain what a topical Treatment of Psoriasis is. This is an application of cream, ointment, gel or lotion to the skin be absorbed or to lubricate the infected area. Steriods are one of the treatments to control this disease.
Treatment of Psoriasis for Topical steroids ranges from low to high or ultra-high potency. Ointments are usually more potent than creams that contain the same concentration and type of steroid.
In general, doctors may start psoriasis patients using low to mid-potency steroids. The strength and base (i.e., ointment or cream) of the steroid used may be varied according to the site and the type of psoriasis lesions. For example, thick plaques of psoriasis on the elbows and knees may require higher potencies in an ointment form in order to obtain penetration through the thick skin in these locations.
Salicylic acid may be combined with the topical steroid as it reduces the scaling and can help increase steroid penetration. On the other hand, doctors generally like to use low potency steroids in very sensitive areas where the skin is thin, such as in the genital region, the face (e.g., eyelids), and folds (crease between the buttocks, under the arms and breasts).
Most topical steroids are available by prescription only. Only milder topical steroids (e.g., hydrocortisone 0.5%) are available from the pharmacist without a prescription. Examples of some of the different types of corticosteroids that are available as creams, ointments, gel, foams, lotion and solutions are listed below according to their potencies.
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