What Are the Minor and Serious Side Effects of Psoriasis Biologics?

What Are the Minor and Serious Side Effects of Psoriasis Biologics? (1:04)

Biologics, like all drugs, can cause side effects. Here, HealthMaker and dermatologist Ellen Marmur, MD, tells you the ones to watch for. Also learn how the major side effects compare to those caused by older psoriasis treatments.

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What Is Plaque Psoriasis?

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What Type of Condition Is Plaque Psoriasis?

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Is Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Different Depending on the Site?

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How Does Psoriasis Start?

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What Are the Triggers for Psoriasis?

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Is Sunlight a Form of Therapy That Can Treat Plaque Psoriasis?

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What Are the Different Types of Psoriasis?

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Is Psoriasis Contagious?

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What Should I Know About Using Sunscreen If I Have Psoriasis?

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Does Light Therapy Help Treat Psoriasis?

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What Can Trigger Psoriasis Flares?

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How Should I Cleanse My Skin If I Have Psoriasis?

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Is a Heart-Healthy Diet Good for Psoriasis?

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What Health Risks Are Associated with Psoriasis?

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What Types of Psoriasis Are More Serious?

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How Can Psoriasis Affect My Eyes or Vision?

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Is Psoriasis Life-Threatening?

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What Are Ways to Manage Psoriasis?

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What Skin Conditions Can Look Like Psoriasis?

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How Common Is Psoriasis?

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What Can I Do to Reduce Pain from Injectable Drugs for Psoriasis?

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How Does Psoriasis Affect Women Differently from Men?

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How Can I Manage Side Effects from Psoriasis Biologics?

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How Do I Talk to My Doctor About Psoriasis on My Genitals?

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How Can I Prevent Psoriasis from Affecting My Love Life?

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What Is the Best Lifestyle Change to Improve Psoriasis?

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Why Is Psoriasis Related to Heart Disease and Diabetes?

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How Does Phototherapy Treat Plaque Psoriasis?

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When Are Oral or Injectable Drugs Better for Psoriasis?

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How Often Should I See My Doctor About My Psoriasis?

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When Should I Call My Doctor If I Have Psoriasis?

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How Soon Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help for Psoriasis?

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When Is Psoriasis Considered Mild Versus Severe?

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What Diet Should I follow if I have Psoriasis?

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Who Should Not Take a Biologic for Psoriasis?

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What Can Happen if Psoriasis Goes Untreated?

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What Is a Skin Biopsy for Psoriasis?

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Can Doctors or Nurses Help me Get an Affordable Rate on Psoriasis Biologics?

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How Should I Care for My Psoriasis in Summer and Winter?

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What Types of Joint Pain Should I Report to My Doctor If I Have Psoriasis?

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What Vitamins and Supplements Help With Psoriasis?

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How Do Medications Affect Psoriasis?

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How Effective are Biologics for Psoriasis?

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How Have Biologics Changed the Lives of Your Psoriasis Patients?

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How Helpful Is a Gluten-Free Diet for Psoriasis?

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What’s the Easiest Way to Self-Inject Psoriasis Biologics?

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Does Psoriasis Raise My Risk of Skin Cancer?

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Is It Ever Too Late to Try a New Psoriasis Treatment?

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What Foods Should I Avoid if I Have Psoriasis?

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About Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder with symptoms characterized by red, flaky skin. Learn about the causes of and treatment for plaque psoriasis, including how to prevent flare-ups.

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