skin disorders
Psoriasis
Topical treatments
Topical treatments are applied to the skin. They are the most common treatments for psoriasis. Nearly everyone with psoriasis benefits from Moisturizing agents (emollients) (emollients). Other topical agents include Anti-inflammatory agents , often used together with Tacrolimusandpimecrolimusare used to treat psoriasis that appears on delicate skin (such as on the face or groin or in skinfolds).Tazarotene,roflumilast, ortapinarofmay also be used. Very thick patches can be thinned with ointments containingsalicylic acid, which make the other treatments more effective. Coal tarandanthralinare other treatment options, but they are being used less frequently. Many of these treatments are irritating to the skin, and doctors must find which ones work best for each person. 