Psoriasis
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin rashes treated at Dermatology, Inc. The skin can become inflamed, with thickened red, scaly areas. Occasionally patients with psoriasis may also develop inflammation of their joints.
Symptoms
There are several types of psoriasis, the most common being:
- Plaque psoriasis – causes dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered by silvery scales.
- Nail psoriasis – affects your finger & toe nails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth, and discoloration.
- Scalp psoriasis – location in the scalp can make treatment challenging.
- Psoriatic Arthritis – inflammatory process can also create significant joint inflammation.
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and control shedding of the skin. Treatment is based on a patient’s health, age, lifestyle, and severity of the psoriasis. Types of treatment include:
- Topical creams
- Phototherapy
- Oral medications
- Injectable biologic medications
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon