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Systemic Treatment of Psoriasis: Rational Use of Therapeutics and Controversial Issues - Review
Tülin Ergun
Summary
Psoriasis is a chronic disease with no cure. Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis require lifelong treatment with systemic modalities, which have severe side effects. This review aims to guide the dermatologist in the selection of the appropriate modality for treating patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Phototherapy, traditional medications and biologics are discussed, with a special emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each modality. (Turkish Journal of Dermatology 2007; 1: 8-14)
Key words: Psoriasis, treatment, methotrexate, phototherapy, cylosporin, acitretin, biologics
Article in Turkish
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