If those don't work, they move on to systemic medications.

The possible neuroprotective effects of various topical and systemic medications are also being investigated.

There are also other treatments for plaque psoriasis without the possible side effects of systemic medications.

Each systemic medication has its own advantages and potential complications.

In other cases, dermatologists will simply rotate through the various systemic medications to lessen the risk of side effects.

A drug designed to treat cancer, Hydrea has fewer side effects than some of the more potent systemic medications.

You probably need a 'systemic' medication... which means a pill of some sort.

It's used by people who would otherwise receive other systemic medications.

If these treatments don't help, ask your doctor whether systemic medications are right for your situation.

If your psoriasis still isn't under control, you then might try systemic or biologic medications.