| Psoriasis |
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| Patients with Psoriasis are treated in several practices. Please
read the following information to identify which practice is best
for the management of you or your patient's psoriasis. |
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| Mild Psoriasis |
- Mild Psoriasis involves very limited areas of the body (less
than 10% of the body surface).
- Mild Psoriasis is usually treated with topical medications.
- Patients with mild Psoriasis should make an appointment in
General Dermatology.
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| Moderate or Severe Psoriasis |
- Moderate Psoriasis involves 10 - 25% of the body surface.
- Severe Psoriasis involves more than 25% of the body surface.
- Pustular Psoriasis patients are considered to have severe
psoriasis.
- These forms of Psoriasis may require systemic (pills or shots)
or light therapy to control them.
- Patients with moderate or severe Psoriasis should make an
appointment at the Psoriasis Day Care Center.
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| National Psoriasis Foundation |
| All patients with Psoriasis are encouraged to join
the National Psoriasis
Foundation, a support group for Psoriasis patients. |
