Treatment Options for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common and uncomfortable skin condition. It can make you self-conscious, especially in the summer, when you want to bare your shoulders, arms, and legs. Our dermatologist can help you deal with psoriasis. The dermatologists at Dermatology Associates Skin & Cancer Center provide a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. They have several convenient office locations in Panama City, Chipley, Panama City Beach, and Marianna, FL, to help you.

What You Need To Know About Psoriasis

Psoriasis develops due to an autoimmune condition. When you have psoriasis, your skin produces too many skin cells too rapidly. The result is red, scaly, itchy patches forming on your scalp, elbows, knees, and other areas.

When you have psoriasis, it’s important to avoid substances that can trigger a breakout. Psoriasis can be triggered by:

• Increased stress
• A sudden illness
• Trauma to your skin
• Too much time in the sun
• Too much time in cold or dry weather
• Smoking and drinking alcohol
• Hormonal changes

Our dermatologist will evaluate your psoriasis and develop a customized treatment plan. If you have mild psoriasis, which covers less than 3% of your body, your dermatologist may recommend:

• Over-the-counter or prescription bath treatments, shampoos, and moisturizing creams
• Prescription-strength topical steroid creams to control itc3and slow skin cell growth
• Laser therapy to help eliminate psoriasis patches

For more severe cases of psoriasis, which cover over 3% of your body, your dermatologist may recommend more aggressive treatments, which include:

• Prescription-strength oral medications including cyclosporine and methotrexate, to reduce inflammation and lower skin cell production
• Biologic drugs, which work by suppressing an overactive immune system; biologics are used for the most severe cases of psoriasis
• Light therapy to get rid of psoriasis patches; natural light, phototherapy, or lasers are used

Want To Know More?

To find out more about treatment options for psoriasis, call the dermatologists at Dermatology Associates Skin & Cancer Center. You can reach them in any of their locations in Panama City, Chipley, Panama City Beach, and Marianna, FL, by calling (850) 769-SKIN (7546). Call today.