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Treating Your Psoriasis
- posted: Aug. 14, 2024
Psoriasis is a chronic condition that requires the help and expertise of a skin specialist, a dermatologist. Psoriasis is an uncomfortable condition that can impact your quality of life. The dermatologists at A to Z Dermatology offer a wide range of skin care services, including diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. They have several convenient office locations in Chandler, Mesa, Sun City, Casa Grande, and Gold Canyon, AZ.
What You Need To Know About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes your body to produce excess skin cells at a rapid rate. The excess skin cells cause scaly, itchy patches to form. These patches typically develop on the elbows, knees, and scalp.
Psoriasis is classified into three levels of severity, depending on how much of your body is involved. Treatment varies depending on the level of severity.
For mild psoriasis, affecting less than 3% of your body, professional treatments include:
- Prescription or over-the-counter shampoos, bath treatments, and moisturizing creams
- Prescription topical medications containing steroids, to provide relief from itching
- Laser or light treatment to reduce or eliminate scaly psoriasis patches
For moderate psoriasis, affecting between 3% and 10% of your body, or severe psoriasis, affecting over 10% of your body, professional treatments include:
- Prescription-strength oral medications including methotrexate or cyclosporine, work by reducing inflammation and limiting the production of skin cells
- Biologic drugs are used in severe cases, to suppress your immune system and prevent the overproduction of skin cells
- Light or laser therapy to reduce or eliminate scaly psoriasis patches
When you have psoriasis, it’s important to protect your skin and keep it moisturized. You should:
- Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to 50
- Wear protective clothing to shield against wind, cold, and sun
- Apply moisturizer daily to keep skin moist and prevent cracking
Want To Know More About Psoriasis?
To learn more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of psoriasis, call the dermatologists at A to Z Dermatology. You can reach them in any of their five convenient office locations in Chandler, Mesa, Sun City, Casa Grande, or Gold Canyon, AZ, by calling (480) 982-3337, so call today.
- posted: Aug. 14, 2024
Psoriasis is a chronic condition that requires the help and expertise of a skin specialist, a dermatologist. Psoriasis is an uncomfortable condition that can impact your quality of life. The dermatologists at A to Z Dermatology offer a wide range of skin care services, including diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. They have several convenient office locations in Chandler, Mesa, Sun City, Casa Grande, and Gold Canyon, AZ.
What You Need To Know About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes your body to produce excess skin cells at a rapid rate. The excess skin cells cause scaly, itchy patches to form. These patches typically develop on the elbows, knees, and scalp.
Psoriasis is classified into three levels of severity, depending on how much of your body is involved. Treatment varies depending on the level of severity.
For mild psoriasis, affecting less than 3% of your body, professional treatments include:
- Prescription or over-the-counter shampoos, bath treatments, and moisturizing creams
- Prescription topical medications containing steroids, to provide relief from itching
- Laser or light treatment to reduce or eliminate scaly psoriasis patches
For moderate psoriasis, affecting between 3% and 10% of your body, or severe psoriasis, affecting over 10% of your body, professional treatments include:
- Prescription-strength oral medications including methotrexate or cyclosporine, work by reducing inflammation and limiting the production of skin cells
- Biologic drugs are used in severe cases, to suppress your immune system and prevent the overproduction of skin cells
- Light or laser therapy to reduce or eliminate scaly psoriasis patches
When you have psoriasis, it’s important to protect your skin and keep it moisturized. You should:
- Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to 50
- Wear protective clothing to shield against wind, cold, and sun
- Apply moisturizer daily to keep skin moist and prevent cracking
Want To Know More About Psoriasis?
To learn more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of psoriasis, call the dermatologists at A to Z Dermatology. You can reach them in any of their five convenient office locations in Chandler, Mesa, Sun City, Casa Grande, or Gold Canyon, AZ, by calling (480) 982-3337, so call today.
