- Systemic Biologic Treatments
Then we have the biological treatments that are almost the same as immunosuppressants but are pretty safe comparatively. Biologic therapy has two distinctive categories. The first is tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, and the second category is IL-12 inhibitors. These are systematic biologics that are used for medium to severe psoriasis.
The use of these biologics is associated with the specific cells and immune system. These medicines affect the immune cells that are responsible for causing psoriasis in your body. Unlike immunosuppressants, you won’t have to shut down your entire immune system. As a result, there are no side effects of internal organ damage or life-threatening issues.
The use of this medicine is relatively new in psoriasis therapy with no long-term research. There is a lot of work needed for the long-term effects of this medicine on the immune system and the human body. It is an expensive therapy that will help you relieve the symptoms and issues associated with psoriasis. The effects are remarkable for the present, but experts cannot tell how it will unfold in the future.
- Systemic Treatments
This is the most severe kind of treatment that your doctor will only prescribe when the other methods have failed. The periodic retreatment is the holistic approach compared to the biological treatment method. When you go to your doctor for the psoriasis treatment with all the previous remedies failed to provide relief, this is the last resort.
When your doctor prescribes these medicines, you will have a kind of blockage on your immune system. These medicines are called Immunosuppressants and suppress your immune system to reduce and lessen the symptoms of psoriasis. But, unfortunately, these medicines have some severe effects on your body to slow down your immune system.
It would be best to remain highly vigilant as the infections and other medical issues could worsen because of your weak immune system. Your doctor will recommend frequent kidney and liver tests to know about the condition of your vital organs. You cannot take these medicines for some extended time as well.
A doctor cannot prescribe the systemic treatment of these immunosuppressants when you have the following:
- High triglycerides.
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Liver issues
- Kidney issues
- Any terminal disease or illness