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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, leading to scaling, inflammation, and redness. It appears as thick, scaly patches, often on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back.
At Leelawanti Skin & Laser Institute, we offer advanced treatments to manage psoriasis effectively. Triggers like stress, infections, weather changes, and certain medications can worsen the condition. While there is no permanent cure, treatments such as topical therapies, phototherapy, and biologics help control flare-ups.
Faq Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid skin cell turnover, leading to red, scaly patches on the skin.
Psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system. Triggers include stress, infections, cold weather, certain medications, and skin injuries.
No, psoriasis is not contagious. It cannot be spread through physical contact.
Symptoms include red patches, silvery-white scales, itching, dryness, and inflammation, commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and back.
We offer topical treatments, phototherapy, laser therapy to manage psoriasis effectively. Doctors at our clinics are experienced in providing biologicals such as Secukinumab (Scapho) and Ixekizumab (Copellor).