Treating Psoriasis: Simple Introduction about Acitretin and Tacrolimus

Abstract

Psoriasis is a skin infection disease that is related to dysfunction of the immune system. Plaque psoriasis is a common and typical psoriasis; it can be triggered by multiple factors, for example, environmental triggers and genetic factors. Skin with plaque psoriasis can be itchy and red, appear inflamed, and have scaly patches; the infected region can last for months and may leave permanent pigmentation. Keratinocytes (skin cells) are related to psoriasis; as homeostasis is disturbed, excess keratinocytes are produced, and surplus skin cells lead to psoriasis. Acitretin and tacrolimus are both drugs that can help with psoriasis but with different mechanisms.