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Papulosquamous lesions medical therapy

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Overview

Overview

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Treatment

Treatment

Acute Pharmacotherapies

  • Psoriasis – Topical steroids, tar, anthralin preps, intralesional steroids, salicylic acid, UV therapy, methotrexate, acitretin, cyclosporin
  • Pityriasis rosesa – oral antihistamines, topical steroids, topical antipruritics
  • Atopic dermatitis – repair skin with gentle emollients, cleansers and topical steroid ointments

Chronic Pharmacotherapies

  • Psoriasis – Topical calcipotrine
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