Psoriasis Cure

A psoriasis cure currently does not exist, but there are treatments that can improve this skin condition for periods of time. In addition, research scientists are learning more about psoriasis by studying genes and possible new treatments.

 

Psoriasis Cure: An Overview

There is no psoriasis cure. However, there are treatments that can improve psoriasis for periods of time. Psoriasis treatment that works very well in one person may have little effect in another. Thus, doctors often use a trial-and-error approach to find a psoriasis treatment that works, and they may switch treatments periodically (for example, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if adverse reactions occur.
 
(Click Psoriasis Treatment to learn about the options for treatment of psoriasis.)
 

Don't Believe the Hype About a Psoriasis Cure

There are numerous Web sites that profess to have a psoriasis cure. Unfortunately, at this point, the best that someone with psoriasis can hope for is long-term reduction of psoriasis symptoms.
 

Psoriasis Cure and Research

While there is no psoriasis cure, psoriasis research scientists are learning more about psoriasis by studying:
 
  • Genes
  • New treatments that help skin not react to the immune system
  • Laser light treatment on thick patches.
     
Genes
Significant progress has been made in understanding the inheritance of psoriasis. A number of genes involved in psoriasis are already known or suspected. In a multifactor disease (involving genes, environment, and other factors), variations in one or more genes may produce a greater likelihood of getting the disease. Psoriasis research scientists are continuing to study the genetic aspects of psoriasis.
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD