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Does humira (adalimumab) work well for scalp psoriasis?

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Dr. Morris Westfried
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Yes: It can work well for scalp psoriasis.
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Dr. Jack Mutnick
Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Humira (adalimumab) + Psoriasis: Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis and are under the care of a doctor who will decide if other systemic therapies are less appropriate.
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