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webmd.com · 2023-05-18
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The article covers a research area rather than reporting a specific new paper, so there is no single study to check it against.
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The article covers a research area rather than reporting a specific new paper, so there is no single study to check it against.
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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedWebMD search results are shown for 'Phototherapy for Psoriasis.'View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedThe results include educational content explaining that phototherapy, or light therapy, can treat psoriasis and may help if topical medicine does not.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedThe page also links to general psoriasis information, treatment guidance, and related articles and videos rather than a single study report.View evidenceHide evidence
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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers
Biologics could reduce the risk of transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2026 · PubMed
Novel topical cream delivers safe and effective alternative to traditional psoriasis phototherapy
Dermatologic Therapy · 2014 · Crossref
Topical Cycling and Systemic Eligibility in Patients With Psoriasis in Japan.
2026 · Europe PMC
Qingre Liangxue Acupuncture for Psoriasis: A Cholinergic Neuroimmune Framework.
International Journal of General Medicine · 2026 · PubMed
Topical Calcipotriol Combined with Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Dermatology · 1999 · Crossref
And 10 more candidates considered.