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2. Understanding The Power Of Light Therapy For Psoriasis - AOL

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   Ultraviolet B (UVB) light is particularly effective for treating psoriasis, although it doesn't penetrate the skin as deeply as UVA light. UVB light therapy can be used to target single patches or ...

3. Psoriasis - Wikipedia

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   The history of psoriasis is littered with treatments of dubious effectiveness and high toxicity. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Fowler's solution, which contains a poisonous and carcinogenic arsenic compound, was used by dermatologists as a treatment for psoriasis. [130] Mercury was also used for psoriasis treatment during this time. [130]

4. Psoriatic arthritis - Wikipedia

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   The underlying process in psoriatic arthritis is inflammation; therefore, treatments are directed at reducing and controlling inflammation. The first-line initial treatment for most patients is a TNF inhibitor-type biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). [30] [6] The goal of treatment is to achieve minimal or low disease activity.

5. Kim Kardashian shares videos of her psoriasis flare-up and ...

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   Kim Kardashian is sharing a video showing the recent "painful" psoriasis flare-up that she eased with an at-home hack. On Jan. 30, the “Kardashians” star, 43, posted a video in her Instagram ...

6. Dermatologists Say This Star Acne-Fighting Ingredient Can ...

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   "Salicylic acid is a topical medication used to treat acne and a variety of other skin conditions, like warts and psoriasis," says double-board-certified dermatologist, Maya Thosani, MD. While it ...

7. Methoxsalen - Wikipedia

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   Methoxsalen (or Xanthotoxin, 8-methoxypsoralen) sold under the brand name Oxsoralen among others, is a medication used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UVA) light from lamps or sunlight. Methoxsalen modifies the way skin cells receive the UVA radiation ...