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Psoriasis Skin Treatment Professionals Serving Jacksonville, NC, and New Bern, NC

A person near Jacksonville, NC, who needs psoriasis skin treatmentDo you have itchy, red patches of rough skin? If so, you understand the discomfort of psoriasis. Our New Bern, NC office offers psoriasis diagnosis and treatment so you can live more comfortably.

What Are Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments?

Psoriasis affects roughly 7.5 million Americans. Symptoms typically arise in adolescents and young adults. However, many middle-aged people also experience late-onset symptoms. Psoriasis symptoms are as varied as the people who experience them. Your symptoms are an important indicator of the kind of psoriasis you have.
  • Plaque: Raised, red skin patches that cover knees, elbows, back, and scalp
  • Guttate: Small red spots that spread across the back and chest
  • Erythrodermic: Severe inflammation that covers most of the body
  • Inverse: Shiny, smooth patches that form where skin regularly folds or rubs
  • Pustular: Red skin that surrounds white pustules
Most people have plaque psoriasis: scaly, light-colored patches of skin. This dry skin causes intense itchiness and sometimes bleeding. Though these symptoms can be debilitating, our team offers many effective, treatment solutions. If you have psoriasis, East Carolina Dermatology & Skin Surgery has multiple treatment options for you. Topical creams, oral anti-inflammatories, systemic medications or bioloigics may minimize your outbreaks and eliminate your day-to-day discomfort. Don’t hesitate to seek treatment.

Call Us Today for an Appointment

With over 20 years of experience treating psoriasis, our New Bern, NC doctors offer relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of this chronic disease. Customer service is the cornerstone of our treatment philosophy. You won’t need to sit in our waiting room for extended periods of time. At East Carolina Dermatology & Skin Surgery, our team strives to make you feel at home. Call us today at 252-633-4200 to set up your psoriasis treatment.