December 21, 2022
Your Self-Care Guide for Advanced Psoriasis 
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is quite noticeable. You can recognize it as red spots on the skin that are covered with bound, white-flaking placards. The placards give a scaly effect and can be painful or itchy. Sometimes pus can occur in the areas affected by psoriasis. The spots can vary in size and occur on different parts of the body, such as the head (hairy scalp), elbows, knees, hands, soles, and lower back. Some forms of psoriasis show up on the genitals or nails. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition and hereditary factors play an important role in its formation. When both parents have psoriasis, there is a 50% chance that a child will develop psoriasis as well. This skin condition usually shows itself during puberty, generally between the ages of 16 and 21.
The immediate cause of psoriasis is an overactive immune system. This over activity causes an extremely fast formation of new skin cells every 4-5 days. Because of this velocity, the new cells are not created well and will form a thick layer of dead skin cells that are not shed on time. This will lead to psoriasis symptoms such as irritated, red and purple scaly spots on the skin. Genetics seems to be one of the most common causes for the formation of an overactive immune system. Other known factors that can trigger psoriasis are emotional stress, flu, strep throat, infections, sunburn, weak immune system and certain medications.
If you are looking for a psoriasis treatment that is suitable for you, book a consultation with one of our expert Bellmore Dermatologists for the right diagnosis and treatment.
It is important to find the right treatment for psoriasis. Our highly experienced Summit dermatologists can provide the right treatment. There are several things you can do at home to not worsen your psoriasis skin condition or even improve it. Such recommendations include:
Psoriasis cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be effectively reduced with treatment. The objective of treatment is to regulate the overactive immune system and interrupt its distorted cellular growth cycle. This allows the skin to heal and control the symptoms of psoriasis. The most common psoriasis treatments are topical treatments (like creams and oils), light therapy, laser therapy, oral medication and injections (such as biologics). Our Summit dermatologists in Westchester can advise you on the best treatment or combination of psoriasis treatments that will benefit you the most.
For more information about our psoriasis treatments, fill out the form below or call us at 718-857-7070 to schedule your consultation with our Summit dermatologists.
Outside of Summit we also offer psoriasis treatments and consultations at our other practices in New York and New Jersey:
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