Psoriasis
Scalp, elbows, knees & nails
Every 3-6 months
Most insurance and Medicare accepted
Psoriasis is an immune condition that speeds up skin turnover. It can’t be cured, but modern treatment clears most or all of the skin for many people.
Signs to look for
Raised red or purple plaques with silvery scale, flaking on the scalp, pitted or thick nails, and stiff or swollen joints.
Treatment options
Prescription creams and scalp treatments for mild psoriasis.
Phototherapy, oral medicine or biologics for wider disease, with lab monitoring where needed.
Questions we hear
Is psoriasis contagious? No. It can’t be caught or passed on by touch.
Why do you ask about my joints? Some people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, and early treatment protects the joints.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Results vary from person to person, and every treatment carries some risk. A spot that bleeds, grows quickly or looks unlike your others should be seen within days.
In short
Where it shows
Scalp, elbows, knees & nails
Typical follow-up
Every 3-6 months
First visit
Insurance, or $195 self-pay
Your provider
A dermatologist or our physician assistant
Other conditions we treat.
Face, scalp, ears & back
Skin Cancer
Basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma, found early and treated in one practice.
Anywhere on the body
Moles & New Spots
A new mole after 30, or one that looks different from the rest, deserves a look.
Face, chest & back
Acne
Breakouts that drugstore products haven’t fixed, at any age.