Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes itchy, painful patches of dry flaky skin. It cannot be cured, but treatment helps manage the symptoms.
Methotrexate Tablets
2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg
Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.
Ciclosporin Capsules
50mg · 100mg
Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.
Key points
- The patches form what look like silvery-white scales, and they can appear in body folds such as the groin or on the fingernails, causing dents and pits.
- It happens because the skin makes more skin cells than usual, and a problem with the immune system is thought to be behind it.
- Patches look different by skin tone: pink or red turning silvery-white on white skin, and grey on brown or black skin, often leaving dark marks after clearing.
- Symptoms come in flare-ups, with periods when they worsen and periods when they settle.
Medicines listed for Psoriasis
The four products listed for psoriasis span two approaches. Two are topical corticosteroids applied to the patches: Mometasone Furoate (Elocon) and Betamethasone (Betnovate), both supplied in tubes. The other two are systemic medicines taken by mouth: Methotrexate Tablets and Ciclosporin Capsules, which work by calming the immune response thought to drive the overproduction of skin cells.
Further reading
What causes psoriasis?
Psoriasis happens because the skin makes more skin cells than usual, and a problem with the immune system is thought to be behind it.
What are the symptoms of psoriasis?
The patches form what look like silvery-white scales, and they can appear in body folds such as the groin or on the fingernails, causing dents and pits. Patches look different by skin tone: pink or red turning silvery-white on white skin, and grey on brown or black skin, often leaving dark marks after clearing. Symptoms come in flare-ups, with periods when they worsen and periods when they settle.
How is psoriasis treated?
Psoriasis is treated with topical corticosteroids applied to the patches, or with systemic medicines taken by mouth, which work by calming the immune response thought to drive the overproduction of skin cells.
Which medicines for psoriasis does Direct Meds sell?
The medicines listed for psoriasis include products containing mometasone furoate, betamethasone and methotrexate. Examples include Elocon and Betnovate.
Are medicines for psoriasis available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for psoriasis. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy medicines for psoriasis online?
On Direct Meds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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