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Retinoids for Psoriasis
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Retinoid medicines are available as products that can be spread on the skin (gels, creams, or ointments) and as pills or capsules. Retinoid gels are usually applied once a day. Retinoid pills are usually taken either every other day or every day.
Retinoids may be combined at low doses with other treatments, such as psoralen and ultraviolet A light therapy (PUVA), steroid creams or ointments, Reference ultraviolet B (UVB) light Opens New Window exposure, and tar products.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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