Psoriasis & Eczema

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It tends to go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while or going into remission.

What is eczema?

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Eczema is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically with no cure. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.

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Treatment Options

  • Corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, retinoids, calcineurin inhibitors and salicylic acid are a few therapies that can treat your psoriasis or eczema. Our medical providers will review your medical history, examine your skin and design a treatment plan just for you.

  • This treatment is used for people who either don't get better with topical treatments or who rapidly flare again after treatment. The simplest form of light therapy (phototherapy) involves exposing the skin to controlled amounts of natural sunlight. Other forms use artificial ultraviolet A (UVA) and narrow band ultraviolet B (UVB) either alone or with medications.

    Though effective, long-term light therapy has harmful effects, including premature skin aging and an increased risk of skin cancer. For these reasons, phototherapy is less commonly used in young children and not given to infants. Talk with your doctor about the pros and cons of light therapy.

  • Retinoids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and Biologics may be used to treat your specific case. Our medical providers will review your medical history, examine your skin and design a treatment plan just for you.