Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

How your dermatologists in Colorado Springs, and Trinidad, CO, can help with psoriasis

If you have psoriasis, you may feel helpless to do anything about it. The itchy, scaly psoriasis patches can make you self-conscious. Fortunately, your dermatologist is an expert at psoriasis treatment, and can help you enjoy clear skin.

Drs. Brett Matheson, Christopher Sartori, and Martin Harris at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, provide a wide range of skincare services, including treatment of psoriasis. They have two convenient office locations in Colorado Springs, and Trinidad, CO, to help you.

You need to know the facts about psoriasis, so these are a few frequently asked questions about psoriasis:

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, causing your body to produce skin cells too fast, resulting in itchy, scaly skin patches.

What are the different levels of psoriasis?

• Mild psoriasis means that psoriasis has affected less than 3% of your body
• Moderate psoriasis means that psoriasis has affected 3% to 10% of your body
• Severe psoriasis means that psoriasis has affected over 10% of your body

What are the different treatments for psoriasis?

Your dermatologist will recommend treatment based on how much of your body is affected. For example:

Mild psoriasis is treated with over-the-counter or prescription moisturizing creams, shampoos, or bath treatments, and topical steroid medications which reduce itching and slow down skin cell growth. Light or laser therapy may also be used to eliminate psoriasis patches.

Moderate to severe psoriasis may be treated with prescription-strength oral medications including cyclosporine and methotrexate. These medications lower skin cell production and reduce inflammation. Biologic drugs may also be recommended in severe cases. These medications help to suppress the immune system and reduce psoriasis breakouts. Light therapy is another option, using natural sunlight, lasers, or phototherapy to eliminate psoriasis patches.

To find out more about psoriasis and psoriasis treatment, call Drs. Brett Matheson, Christopher Sartori, and Martin Harris at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, with locations in Colorado Springs, and Trinidad, CO. You can reach them in the Colorado Springs office by calling (719) 574-0310, or in Trinidad, CO, at (800) 290-2478, so call today.