Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin inflammation that occurs in about 1% of the population. 

Assessment

Psoriasis assessment severity index (PASI) go to PASI website

Treatment

Non-pharmacological treatment

Does diet change help psoriasis?

Pharmacological treatment

Tapinarof (Vtama)

Topical Supplied as 60 gram tube. 

Coroporate website click here

Indication: VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

Adverse Events: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) in subjects treated with VTAMA cream were folliculitis (red raised bumps around the hair pores), nasopharyngitis (pain or swelling in the nose and throat), contact dermatitis (skin rash or irritation, including itching and redness, peeling, burning, or stinging), headache, pruritus (itching), and influenza (flu).

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[1] Psoriasis Foundation