The methods to eliminate nail psoriasis mainly include general treatment, drug treatment and other treatments.
1. General treatment: daily attention should be paid to avoiding triggering or aggravating factors such as upper respiratory tract infection, excessive labor, mental tension and so on. At the same time, pay attention to the protection of the affected area, avoid scratching and so on.
2. Medication
(1) Topical medication: commonly used glucocorticosteroid drugs such as Denadyl ointment, Vitamin A acid ointment, Carbotriol ointment, Tacrolimus ointment and so on.
(2) Systemic drug therapy: methotrexate, cyclosporine and other immunosuppressants are commonly used.
(3) Biological agents: mainly used for moderate to severe patients. Commonly used include interleukin 12/23 inhibitors (e.g., ustekinumab), interleukin 17A inhibitors (e.g., skuticilumab), etc.
3. Other treatments: Physical treatments such as photochemotherapy are also effective.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment. The use of specific drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.