Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, leading to red, scaly patches on the skin. It is a long-term condition that can affect the skin, nails and sometimes the joints

Psoriasis flares are often triggered by stress, infections, cold weather, skin injuries, smoking, alcohol use, and certain medications. Understanding your psoriasis triggers can help reduce flare-ups.

The main types of psoriasis are:

• Plaque psoriasis (most common, raised red patches with scales)
• Guttate psoriasis (small, drop-shaped spots, often after infections)
• Inverse psoriasis (smooth, shiny patches in skin folds)
• Pustular psoriasis (pus-filled blisters surrounded by red skin)
• Erythrodermic psoriasis (rare, severe, widespread redness and scaling)

Psoriasis can affect anyone, but it most often develops between ages 15 and 35. Having a family history of psoriasis increases the risk.

No, psoriasis is not contagious. You cannot catch psoriasis by touching someone who has it or by sharing personal items. It is an immune system condition, not an infection.

There is no single best treatment, but options include topical creams, phototherapy (light therapy), oral medications, and biologic injections. Our expert team of dermatologist will recommend the most effective psoriasis treatment based on severity.