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My doctor won't prescribe soriatane (acitretin) because i am female and of child bearing age. i need something stronger for my psoriasis should i seek 2nd opinion?

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Biologics: Biologic drugs, or "biologics, " are a relatively new class of treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatments. They are given by injection or intravenous (IV) infusion. Biologics include: enbrel, humira, stelara, (ustekinumab) Remicade and others. Biologics are more effective at treating psoriasis than soriatane.

Answered 9/28/2016

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