[Topical treatments for psoriasis in 2009]

Author(s): Thielen AM, Laffitte E

Affiliation(s): Clinique policlinique de dermatologie, HUG, 1211 Geneve 14. anne-marie@thielen.net

Publication date & source: 2009-04-22, Rev Med Suisse., 5(200):876, 878-81.

Publication type: English Abstract; Review

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease causing important physical and psychological morbidity. Topical treatments are the first choice therapeutic alternatives for mild and moderate psoriasis. We review the different topical treatment options for this common skin disease.