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Is there another way to treat my psoriasis from psoriatic arthritis? so far have tried uv therapy, low dose radiation treatment, methotrexate, humira, enbrel, halabetasol ointment, coal tar, hylatopic, and any other cream my dermatologist could think of.

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Wow: You have been through a lot. I would try the mayo clinic in mn.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is there another way to treat my psoriasis from psoriatic arthritis? so far have tried uv therapy, low dose radiation treatment, methotrexate, humira, enbrel, halabetasol ointment, coal tar, hylatopic, and any other cream my dermatologist could think of.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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