Expert Tips & Wisdom

Over-the-counter Acne Medications

by Steven Feldman, MD
Over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide is a reasonably potent first line acne treatment and is available inexpensively in OTC preparations. It's a very reasonable first start for treatment.Prescription med... More...

Quick Thoughts on Biologics for Psoriasis

by Steven Feldman, MD
Biologics are fabulously effective at treating psoriasis. They are very safe too. Biologics may be a very good choice for people who have extensive psoriasis. Patients may be candidates for ... More...

Light (Phototherapy) is a Centuries Old Treatment for Psoriasis

by Steven Feldman, MD
Phototherapy has been used to treat psoriasis for centuries. Phototherapy generally involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light exposure reduces inflammation in the skin. ... More...

My Approach to Treating Psoriasis

by Steven Feldman, MD
Step 1 to treating psoriasis is to educate patients about the condition and the available treatments. A great way to do that is to encourage them to join that National Psoriasis Foundation and to use ... More...

Corticosteroids Remain Effective Treatment for Psoriasis

by Steven Feldman, MD
Topical corticosteroids are very effective psoriasis treatments, especially if used well. They are available in a variety of vehicles—ointment, cream, gel, solution, foam, shampoo, etc—giv... More...

Vitamin D Derivatives May be Used in Combination

by Steven Feldman, MD
Topical vitamin D is a moderately effective treatment for psoriasis. It can be used separately from topical corticosteroids or in combination products. They tend to be more costly than topical cortico... More...