Abstract
Itch is an important, but underestimated symptom in psoriasis. Many therapies are available for pruritus; however, few are effective for psoriatic itch. Antipruritic therapies that are potentially effective in psoriasis include coal tar products, topical corticosteroids, topical salicylates, menthol and pramoxine, capsaicin, phototherapy, vitamin D analogs, topical immunomodulators, methotrexate, oral mirtazapine, and biologics. Using these therapies can benefit psoriasis patients in the outpatient clinical setting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 227-233 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Dermatology nursing / Dermatology Nurses' Association |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Jun 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)