Cyclosporine in the Treatment of Psoriasis

Janna M. Vassantachart, Sharon E. Jacob

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Abstract

By definition, a drug is a medicine or substance that exerts a physiologic effect on an organism. In dermatology, medications and substances are utilized on a daily basis from topical treatments to anesthetics in micrographic surgery. The purpose of this section is to focus on some of the more common substances, specifically how they work, how they are utilized, and their routine alternatives. This brief focuses on cyclosporine and its utilization, mechanism of action, efficacy and dosage, adverse effects, special considerations, and alternatives in the treatment of psoriasis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)98-101
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2017

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Advanced and Specialized Nursing

Keywords

  • Cyclosporine
  • Dermatology
  • Drug Effects
  • Psoriasis

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