PSORIASIS
Specialized Care for Psoriasis
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra diagnose and manage Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that speeds up skin cell turnover. Because Psoriasis is a long-term condition with flare-ups and remissions, our approach focuses on both symptom control and sustainable long-term management.
Understanding Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell growth, resulting in thick, red, and often scaly patches. It can appear anywhere on the body, commonly on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back, and may cause discomfort or itching. Severity and triggers vary significantly from person to person.
When to See a Dermatologist
Consultation is recommended for persistent scaly patches, plaques that are spreading or worsening, joint pain alongside skin symptoms, or Psoriasis that isn't responding to over-the-counter treatments.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis: Detailed evaluation to diagnose Psoriasis and determine its type and severity.
Customized Treatment Plans: Treatment strategies tailored to each patient's specific symptoms and the extent of Psoriasis.
Symptom Management: Focus on alleviating symptoms, reducing inflammation, and preventing flare-ups.
Long-Term Support: Ongoing support and guidance for long-term Psoriasis management.
Topical Treatments
Corticosteroid creams, ointments, or other medications to reduce inflammation and itching.
Phototherapy
Light therapy using ultraviolet (UV) light to slow down the rapid skin cell growth.
Systemic Medications
Prescription medications or oral treatments for severe cases of Psoriasis.
Biologic Therapies
Advanced therapies targeting the immune system to manage Psoriasis symptoms.
What Sets Our Psoriasis Care Apart
Severity-Matched Escalation: Treatment moves from topical care through phototherapy to systemic and biologic therapies based on how your Psoriasis actually responds, not a fixed protocol.
Flare-Pattern Tracking: Since Psoriasis flares and remits, we track your specific triggers and patterns to help you anticipate and manage flare-ups.
Joint Symptom Awareness: We screen for joint pain and stiffness, since Psoriasis can be associated with psoriatic arthritis that benefits from early attention.
Sustained Management Plans: Because Psoriasis is chronic, we build maintenance plans for the long term rather than treating each flare in isolation.
If you're dealing with Psoriasis symptoms, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that speeds up skin cell turnover, leading to raised, scaly patches known as plaques. It is a long-term condition managed rather than 'cured' outright.
Q. Can Psoriasis be managed effectively?
Yes. With appropriate topical treatments, phototherapy, or systemic medication where needed, most patients achieve significant control of flares. Dr. Shantanu Choudhary develops an individualized long-term management plan.
Q. Are Psoriasis flares triggered by anything specific?
Common triggers include stress, skin injury, certain infections, and weather changes, though triggers vary by individual. We help patients identify and manage their personal triggers alongside medical treatment.