HOME

CAUSES OF PSORIASIS

DEVELOPMENTS

RESOURCES

TREATMENT

LINKS

CONTACT

FAQ's

FORUM

BLOG

 

Psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, nail psoriasis, inverse psoriasis,  methotrexate psoriasis, psoriasis penis further information

 

For more information download the Systemics booklet (PDF).

Amevive (alefacept)                                              

ALEFACEPT.pdf

  • FDA-approved for treating psoriasis
  • Given by an intramuscular injection in a doctor’s office once per week for 12 weeks
  • Additional 12-week treatment cycles might be necessary or recommended
  • Blood tests required every two weeks during treatment to monitor immune cell counts

Enbrel (etanercept)

ETANERCEPT.pdf

  • FDA-approved for treating psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
  • Patients give themselves an injection once or twice a week
  • Taken continuously to maintain results
  • May reduce the progression of joint damage
  • Occasional blood tests are recommended

 Humira (adalimumab)

ADALIMUMAB.pdf

  • FDA-approved for treating psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Individuals give themselves an injection usually every other week
  • Patients should be screened for latent (hidden) tuberculosis (TB) before taking Humira
  • May reduce the progression of joint damage
  • Occasional blood tests are recommended
Remicade (infliximab)

INFLIXIMAB.pdf

  • FDA-approved for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn’s disease
  • Given by three infusions in a doctor’s office during the first six weeks of treatment
  • Later infusions repeated every eight weeks
  • Patients should be screened for latent (hidden) tuberculosis (TB) before taking infliximab
  • May reduce the progression of joint damage
  • Blood tests are recommended on a regular basis
Simponi (golimumab)

SIMPONI.pdf
 

  • FDA-approved for psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
  • Patients give themselves an injection one time per month
  • Patients should be screened for latent (hidden) tuberculosis (TB) before taking
  • May reduce the progression of joint damage
  • Blood tests are recommended on a regular basis

Stelara (ustekinumab)

STELARA.pdf

  • FDA-approved for plaque psoriasis
  • After two initial doses at weeks 0 and 4, patients receive an injection by a health care provider once every 12 weeks
  • Patients should be screened for latent (hidden) tuberculosis (TB) before taking Stelara
  • Occasional blood tests are recommended

Get the support, information and encouragement you need to live well with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Whether it's online or in the community,

It Works For Me

"It Works for Me" is the only resource of its kind with hundreds of helpful tips and treatment reports from people who've found something that works for their psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Support groups                                             A4 POSTER.pdf

Held in various cities around the country,


Psoriasis Scalp Shampoo 250ml. SLS Free & Parabens Free.
A maximum strength shampoo developed for people suffering from psoriasis on the scalp. Using a SLS & parabens free shampoo base blended with essential oils reputed to soothe itching and burning feelings on the scalp while reducing painful, flaky skin patches that occur with psoriasis and can be so irritating. Use daily or as needed when condition flares up. See just one of our users testimonials below for an example of the great feedback we get about this product. NOTE; This product is mixed for adults only. This product is a SLS free & parabens free Avena shampoo.

 http://www.abluo-uk.co.uk

 

TOP

Powered by Designerwebs-uk