Treatment of psoriasis - medications and biological treatment

Treatment depends on the type and form of the disease. In case of local occurrence of psoriasis, ointments containing corticoids, tar, or salicylates are applied. Various cytostatics, such as Methotrexate or retinoids, especially vitamin A derivatives, are also used in whole-body psoriasis.

In the systemic form, drug therapy or injection is used. However, side effects can also occur. And so regular blood and liver testing are needed.

Disposable antibiotics are also given in some very acute forms. Especially if the effect of infection is proven. Antihistamines and sedatives are given against itching.

Alternatively, biological treatment is also available. The biological treatment uses preparations that are similar to the body's natural molecules. Their effect is to stop the course of the disease, at the level of the immune response.

The most effective therapy with positive results is phototherapy. Regularly, the affected area of the skin is exposed to UVA and UVB rays every day. This treatment is then combined with treatment through the mountain sun and with the classic treatment with tar preparations. Photochemotherapy, also known as PUVA, is a combination of the UVA method with the application of psoralen.

A completely different form of treatment is an alternative treatment. It is used as an adjunct to treatment. Helps and relieves some symptoms. Preparations made from salt from the Dead Sea or Aloe vera are used.

The treatment of psoriasis takes into account several factors, such as:

age of the affected person
the severity of the disease
range
current treatment and its success
contraindications as well as the safety of treatment
associated diseases

Several experts can work together at the same time to treat psoriasis. Namely a general practitioner, dermatologist, rheumatologist, internal medicine physician, and also psychiatrist.

It is necessary to adjust the lifestyle as well. And even eating habits, sufficient drinking regime. It is suitable to increase physical activity, sports. Natural sunlight acts as a plus. Of course, not the excessive sun.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

Healthcare worker

The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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