Psoriasis

What is psoriasis

Psoriasis is a fairly common skin disease that usually manifests itself through heavily scaling, reddish skin patches ranging from pinpoint-sized spots to areas as large as the palm of a hand.

Typical areas of the body affected by psoriasis are

• The tops of the knees

• The outer sides of the elbows

• The navel

• The scalp

Changes to the nails as well as joint complaints can also occur.

How does it develop

The exact cause is still unclear. The following factors play a role:

• Genetic predisposition

• Immune system disorders

• Medication

• Stress

• Mechanical strain

What can we do about it

After taking a very detailed medical history, we initiate various examinations:

• Clinical examination of the type of psoriasis

• Blood tests

• Fungal and bacterial tests

• Search for an inflammatory focus

• Joint checks

• X-ray examinations

The therapy is individually adapted to you; we use the following methods:

• Treatments with creams and ointments

• Phototherapy

• Tablet treatments

• Biologics (the newest and highly effective treatment for psoriasis)