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. 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:
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