Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a complicated and unpredictable disease that affects over two million people in the United States. Although most individuals are mildly affected and are easily controlled with simple topical therapies, some experience periods of increased activity or become poorly responsive to topical treatments. Such individuals require a more pro-active therapeutic approach. Phototherapy is a well understood, time proven method of achieving remission in a majority of cases.

The Psoriasis Phototherapy Program at Dermatology Associates of Morris

Dermatology Associates of Morris is a full service practice of medical and surgical dermatology with expertise in the many treatments of psoriasis. Through our Psoriasis Phototherapy Program we offer many years of experience in the ultraviolet light treatment of psoriasis. Our physicians are certified by the American Board of Dermatology, have trained in dermatology at university centers that include New York Presbyterian Hospital, and the University Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell, and continue to maintain academic teaching affiliations.
 
Phototherapy for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Our phototherapy program consists of the in-office treatment of persistent psoriasis by the administration of increasing increments of ultraviolet light to the skin in a precise computer controlled fashion. As ultraviolet light rays penetrate into the skin, they produce changes which slow down the rapid growth of cells that is characteristic of psoriasis. Plaques flatten and become less scaly, and often, within a 7 to 8 week period, complete or nearly complete remission is achieved.

Phototherapy is a proven, relatively safe method for the treatment of:

• Psoriasis poorly responsive to topical treatment
• Rapidly spreading psoriasis
• Widespread psoriasis (over 20% of the body)
• Severe psoriasis of the palms and/or soles