What Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin. Specifically, psoriasis makes your skin cells grow too quickly, causing extra cells to build up on the surface of your skin. This is why psoriasis is characterized by thick, red, itchy and scaly patches on the skin, primarily found on elbows, knees, palms, face and lower back. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type, affecting 80-90% of cases.

While it starts in the immune system, there is no known cause for why psoriasis forms. Professionals speculate that certain triggers can cause a sudden onset of plaques, including rubbing, scratching, bacterial infections, smoking, excessive stress, weather changes, certain medications or dry climates.

Psoriasis Treatment at Berman Skin Institute

Psoriasis does not have a known cure. However, treatments can help you manage symptoms and clear your skin, especially for painful areas, including psoriasis under the eyes or on joints. The goals of psoriasis treatment are to reduce inflammation, control symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Excimer Laser Treatment

The Excimer laser is a revolutionary treatment for those with psoriasis. Using a carefully focused light beam, this laser uses high doses of UVB to clear psoriatic skin plaques quickly and effectively. The sophisticated fiber-optic delivery system concentrates light on active lesions without affecting the healthy, surrounding skin.

Due to its precision approach, many patients prefer Excimer psoriasis treatment for the face. This treatment is often better than trying messy creams or daily skin care regimens.

Patients report feeling a warm sensation at the site of the lesion during the treatment. Besides this warm sensation, the Excimer laser is pain-free. Following treatment, patients can return to their routine immediately and experience long-lasting relief.

Phototherapy Booth

Phototherapy booth treatment is a more traditional approach for psoriasis. This treatment targets larger areas of skin using a narrow band UVB (NB-UVB) light. Alternative to conventional broadband UVB phototherapy, NB-UVB offers faster resolution of skin lesions with less risk of redness or burns.

This psoriasis treatment can require several sessions before seeing a reduction or complete elimination of plaques. The Berman Skin Institute experts will design a personalized treatment schedule depending on your specific skin concerns.

Why Choose Berman Skin Institute?

At Berman Skin Institute, your skin concerns are our top priority. We use a patient-centric model with concierge-like services, fostering long-standing relationships with our patients. When you choose us, you will receive your provider’s direct dial phone number and email to connect about questions or concerns along the way. We are here for you even after hours with our 24/7 phone support.

Advanced technology and innovation support our comprehensive services to ensure you have access to the best treatments possible. Berman Skin Institute often receives early access to novel technologies to provide innovative care long before others in the industry.

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You deserve to look and feel your absolute best. Contact us to get started on your journey toward clearer skin.