Get Psoriasis RX Treatment Online
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Request a prescription for the most effective (and affordable) medications for psoriasis.
How to get online treatment for psoriasis?
Do you need a prescription to get psoriasis treatment?
Yes. Most psoriasis medications (including topical treatments) require a prescription which means you need to have a consultation with a healthcare professional.
How can you get a prescription for psoriasis?
You can have an online photo consultation with a dermatologist via Miiskin, and after they evaluate your case, you can get your treatment at a local pharmacy, if medically appropriate.
What is the price to get a psoriasis prescription?
The price of the virtual, photo-based consultation depends on each healthcare provider and it doesn’t include the price of the medication.
How to get a psoriasis prescription from an online dermatologist?
- Press Start consultation to get started
- Request a prescription via an online photo-based consultation
- Get psoriasis medication prescribed, if appropriate
- Pick it up at the pharmacy of your choice
Process to getting a prescription for psoriasis
Through Miiskin, you get in touch with a dermatologist using an online photo-based dermatology consultation. The dermatologist will review your case and will write you a prescription for psoriasis if it is suitable for you. Then. you can pick it up at the pharmacy of your choice.
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 4.8% of the population, characterized by scaly plaques from rapid skin cell growth, leading to inflammation and redness, often on the knees, elbows, scalp, and lower back. It can also affect joints and eyes, and is associated with other health issues like arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, and inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms cycle, with flare-ups lasting weeks before subsiding.
What causes psoriasis?
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it’s believed to be related to an immune system problem with T cells and other white blood cells, called neutrophils, in your body. Genetics and environmental factors play an important role.
Types of psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is characterized by red patches, purple or brown patches that manifest as large, oval to circular plaques across the scalp, trunk, and extensor surfaces of the body1.
Guttate psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis is often triggered by strep infections and is more frequent in children and teens. Those affected develop numerous small, red spots on the skin, which respond well to topical treatments2.
Pustular psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis is a rare immune-related skin condition and a sub-type of psoriasis, which features pus-filled blisters and red skin patches, typically occurring on smaller areas like the hands and feet3.
Inverse psoriasis
Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth, red, patches that occur in body folds such as the groins, armpits, between the buttocks, and under the breasts. These areas may be moist, softened and could have cracks that might smell bad and itch4.
Erythrodermic psoriasis
This is a severe type of psoriasis characterized by extensive inflammation, redness and shedding of the skin, affecting over 90% of the body. It comes with intense itching, swelling, and pain. It requires immediate treatment due to potential complications5.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis associated with psoriasis. It affects about 15% to 20% of individuals with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis shares symptoms with other inflammatory diseases that involve the joints and tendons but it has unique characteristics6.
What type of psoriasis treatment may be prescribed?
Currently there are many medications for the treatment of psoriasis which includes topical creams, oral treatments and biologics (self-injectables). These are some of the most common medications prescribed for psoriasis, but we are not including the entire list. Ask your dermatologist if there is a specific medication you would like to try.
Topical psoriasis medications
Tacrolimus
Vtama
Triamcinolone
Oral psoriasis medications
Sotyktu
Methotrexate
Otezla
Biologic psoriasis medications
Skyrizi
Tremfya
Taltz
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References:
1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430879/
2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482498/
3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537002/
4https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448194/
5https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448194/
6https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547710/