title: Topical corticosteroids.
abstract: Topical corticosteroids represent a frequently prescribed form of treatment for plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris. Topical corticosteroids have immunosuppressive, antimitotic, and anti-inflammatory actions that can contribute to the temporary alleviation of psoriasis. Protracted topical steroid-induced remissions are possible if psoriasis plaques can be cleared or almost cleared and then treated in an intermittent fashion, thereby limiting exposure and reducing the possibility of adverse experiences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
authors.forename: H I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Katz
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012074:Remission Induction; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013256:Steroids