Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, immune-mediated condition that causes recurring inflamed, scaly skin and may also affect nails and joints.

Offers

Elocon

Mometasone

Mometasone cream and ointment in 5g tubes, applied for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. A topical corticosteroid.

From$8.50/ tubeView

Aristocort

Triamcinolone

4mg

Triamcinolone 4mg tablets, used for inflammatory skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis. A synthetic corticosteroid taken by mouth rather than applied.

From$0.77/ tabletView

Betnovate

Betamethasone

0.1%

Betamethasone 0.1% cream, applied to the skin for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. A potent topical corticosteroid acting at glucocorticoid receptors.

From$1.63/ creamView

Synalar

Fluocinolone Acetonide

0.025%

Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% cream, applied to the skin for eczema and psoriasis. A potent synthetic corticosteroid that crosses into the cell.

From$18.70/ tubeView

Soriatane

Acitretin

10mg

Soriatane is acitretin 10mg hard capsules for psoriasis, a systemic aromatic retinoid that regulates how skin cells divide and mature.

From$4.62/ tabletView

Temovate

Clobetasol

15 · 30g

Clobetasol cream in 15g and 30g tubes, applied for psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. A potent corticosteroid that damps the local immune response.

From$7.79/ tubeView

Diprolene

Betamethasone

0.1%

Betamethasone as a 0.1% cream for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. A potent topical steroid that damps the local immune response and swelling.

From$7.01/ tubeView

Cutivate

Fluticasone

10 · 20g

Fluticasone propionate cream and ointment in 10g and 20g tubes, applied for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. A potent topical corticosteroid.

From$29.75/ tubeView

Ultravate

Halobetasol

30g

Halobetasol cream and ointment in 30g tubes, applied for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. A very potent corticosteroid for localised inflammation.

From$21.25/ tubeView

Methotrexate Tablets

Methotrexate

2.5mg

Methotrexate 2.5mg tablets, used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn's disease. A folic acid antagonist blocking dihydrofolate reductase.

From$0.73/ tabletView

Neoral

Ciclosporin

25 · 100mg

Ciclosporin 25mg and 100mg soft capsules, used in the management of transplant rejection, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. A calcineurin inhibitor.

From$4.82/ tabletView

About

Key points

Psoriasis can resemble other rashes; plaque pattern, scalp or nail changes and joint symptoms help establish the diagnosis.
Treatment depends on body area, extent, symptom burden, joint involvement, other conditions and previous response.
Potent topical steroids and immune-modifying medicines require appropriate selection and monitoring; stronger is not automatically better.

Catalogue matches do not confirm psoriasis or indicate a suitable potency, formulation or systemic treatment.

What can trigger a flare?

Skin injury, infection, stress, smoking, alcohol and some medicines can contribute. Triggers vary, so a symptom record may be more useful than broad avoidance lists. Psoriasis is not caused by poor hygiene.

How do treatments differ?

Moisturisers and topical treatments may suit limited disease. Medicines such as betamethasone differ greatly in potency and safe application site. Extensive disease or psoriatic arthritis may require phototherapy or specialist autoimmune support.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent care for widespread redness or pustules with fever, chills, dehydration or severe illness. A hot swollen joint or eye pain with vision change needs prompt assessment.