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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.

These patches may appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body. 

Most people are only affected with small patches. In some cases, the patches can be itchy or sore.

Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. We know that certain factors can flare psoriasis such as stress, infections and using certain medicines.

Treatment of psoriasis

There's no cure for psoriasis, but a range of treatments can improve symptoms and the appearance of skin patches.

In most cases, the first treatment used will be a topical treatment, such as vitamin D analogues or topical corticosteroids. Topical treatments are creams and ointments applied to the skin.

If these are not effective, or your condition is more severe, a treatment called phototherapy may be used. Phototherapy involves exposing your skin to certain types of ultraviolet light.

In severe cases, where the above treatments are ineffective, systemic treatments may be used. These are oral or injected medicines that work throughout the whole body.

For further information on  psoriasis

  • Dr. Helen Robertshaw

    Consultant Dermatologist

  • Nuffield Hospital

    63 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth BH1 1RW

  • Southface Medical Clinic

    1 Avenue Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, Bh23 2BU

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  • Home
  • About
    • Dr Helen Robertshaw
    • The Clinic Team
    • Reviews
    • Why Choose Us
    • News & Offers
    • Price Guide
  • Conditions
    • Acne
    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Age Spots
    • Alopecia (Hair Loss)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • Bowens Disease
    • Cysts
    • Eczema
    • Hyperhidrosis
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Moles
    • Pigmentation
    • Psoriasis
    • Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
    • Rosacea
    • Seborrhoeic Keratoses
    • Skin Cancer
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Warts and Verrucas
  • Mole Checks
  • Treatments
    • Dermatology
      • Acne Treatments
      • Cryotherapy
      • Dermatological Surgery
      • Mole Removal
      • Mole Mapping
      • Mohs Surgery
      • Skin Cancer Screening
      • Rosacea Treatments
      • Scarring Treatments
      • Wart Treatments
    • Cosmetic Treatments
      • The Liquid Facelift
      • Chemical Peels
      • Microdermabrasion
      • Professional Facials
      • Wrinkle Treatment
      • Dermal Fillers
      • Pellevé
      • Mineral Make-Up
      • Medical Microneedling
      • Plexr Plus
      • Cryolipolysis
      • Ultrasound Cavitation
      • Skin Tightening
      • Cellulite Treatment
      • Collagen Gold Treatment
    • Laser Treatments
      • Laser Hair Removal
      • Thread Vein Removal
      • The 3JUVE Treatment
  • Products
    • Skin Products
    • Sunscreens
    • Alumier Online
  • Clinics
    • Nuffield Health Bournemouth
    • Southface Medical Clinic Christchurch
  • Contact