Psoriasis Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Corticosteroids (topical)
A
Inhibit T cell
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
2
Q
Tacrolimus, pimecrolimus
A
Inhibit T cell
3
Q
Cyclosporine (P.O.)
A
Inhibit T cell
4
Q
Tar
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
5
Q
Dithranol
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
6
Q
PUVA (psoralen + UV-A)
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
7
Q
Methotrexate (P.O.)
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
8
Q
Acitretin (P.O.)
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
Induce normal keratinocyte
9
Q
Anti-TNF alpha (parenteral)
A
Inhibit abnormal keratinocyte proliferation
10
Q
Calcipotriene
A
Induce normal keratinocyte
