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My mom has psoriasis problem since birth. many treatments are used. but it does not go completely. it come back again. she apply petroleum jelly for smoothing the skin. so is there any kind of medicine or cream available that she can apply on skin.
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Psoriasis: There are quite a few different medications that are used to treat psoriasis. This is an article by Mayo Clinic that goes over many potential treatments: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriasis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355845
Answered 8/5/2020
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