| Severity | Treatment | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moderate to Severe |
SYSTEMIC |
Highly effective Rapid response |
Doctors visit required Potentially serious side effects |
|
Mild to Moderate |
PHOTO UV | Rapid results |
Potentially painful Skin aging effects |
|
Mild to Moderate |
TOPICAL | Low side effects |
Messy / inconvienient Limited effectiveness |
Psoriasis is a well known and widespread illness which often goes untreated due to issues with current treatment options.
The best option is a natural, non toxic remedy to promote healthy skin without serious side effects.
*Patients undergoing systemic psoriasis treatment are required to have regular blood and liver function tests because of the toxicity of the medication.
| Stelara | Increased risk of infection, potentially cause of cancer |
| Raptiva | Removed from market due to serious side effects |
| Remicade | Common: headache, nausea, diarrhea, injection site reaction, development of autoimmune and antichimeric antibodies; Severe: opportunistic infections, malignancy |
| Enbrel | Common: headache, fatigue, rhinitis, development of autoimmune antibodies; Severe: opportunistic infections, malignancy, haematological reactions |
| Humira | Common: headache, nausea, elevated triglycerides, cough, sinus congestion, injection site pain and fatigue; Severe: opportunistic infections, malignancy |
| Methotrexate | Fertility problems, chest pain, breathing problems, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, headaches, blurred vision, mouth ulcers |
| Retinoids | High cholesterol, liver damage, potential for serious birth defects |
Source : Company Websites and mayoclinic.com
