Psoriasis
Today, there are many different treatments to help control psoriasis. Some can be found over the counter at a drugstore, while others require a prescription from your doctor.
No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. Your doctor will look at what kind of psoriasis you have and recommend the treatment regimen that is best for you.
 More about choosing a treatment with your doctor
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Topical treatments
Topical treatments–agents applied to the skin–are usually the first line of defense in treating psoriasis.
More about topicals
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Phototherapy
Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA and lasers) involves exposing the skin to wavelengths of ultraviolet light under medical supervision.
More about phototherapy
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Systemic medications
Systemics are prescription medications that affect the entire body, and are usually reserved for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Biologics are a type of systemic medication.
Systemics
Biologics
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Alternative approaches, diet & climate
Many people choose to treat their psoriasis in nontraditional ways, including mind and body therapies, dietary supplements and sunlight.
Alternative approaches
Your diet and psoriasis
Sun and water therapy
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