Methotrexate would be a drug of choice for psoriasis refractory to topical creams and light therapy; inhibits dihydrofolate reductase in order to decrease skin cell proliferation and reduce inflammatory response.
69_nbme_420Cyclosporine can also be used to treat Psoriasis (NOT cyclophosphamide - ans B)+11
len49Drugs that can be used for psoriasis include cyclosporine, MTX, TNF-alpha inhibitors including Etanercept, lnfliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab, golimumab according to FA+2
medstudentKinda summed up in the index - p 791 2nd row halfway down+2
lovebugas We all know, 1st line therapy of psoriasis is topical corticosteroid, Vit.D analog (Vit.D inhibits keratinocyte proliferation and stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.+1
shakakakaWhat page if Fa says that these drugs can be used in psoriasis?)+
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Methotrexate would be a drug of choice for psoriasis refractory to topical creams and light therapy; inhibits dihydrofolate reductase in order to decrease skin cell proliferation and reduce inflammatory response.