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Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is a type of psoriasis in which skin cells build up quickly, forming thick, raised patches called plaques. These can be red, brown or purple and may crack, bleed or sting.

Tazorac

Tazarotene

0.1% 15gm

Tazarotene gel for plaque psoriasis and acne. It slows the rapid buildup of skin cells.

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Key points

  • Plaque psoriasis is immune-mediated, meaning the body’s own defences are involved in its development.
  • A person can have more than one type of psoriasis at the same time, and plaque psoriasis is one of five recognised forms.

Medicines listed for Plaque Psoriasis

Tazorac, the product listed for plaque psoriasis, is a topical gel containing tazarotene. Tazarotene belongs to the retinoid family and works by slowing the rapid skin cell growth that produces plaques.

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