About Psoriasis Treatment Services:
Psoriasis is more than a skin condition—it’s a whole-body inflammatory disease, and living with visible plaques takes a real toll.
At Charleston Dermatology, our physicians and providers assess how much of your skin is involved, whether your nails or joints are affected, and how psoriasis is impacting your daily life. All of that shapes the right treatment, and today’s options are dramatically better than they were even a decade ago.
Treatment plans are built around your skin, not a one-size-fits-all routine, and may include prescription topicals, phototherapy, oral medications, or biologic therapies that can achieve clear or nearly clear skin for many patients. You don’t have to settle for “managing” anymore. Schedule a visit and let our team build a plan that actually works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system signals skin cells to grow too quickly, creating raised, red patches with silvery scale. Plaques most often appear on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. It typically cycles through flares and quieter periods, and it is not contagious.
What causes psoriasis?
Genetics load the gun and environment pulls the trigger: many people inherit a tendency toward psoriasis, and flares are set off by triggers like stress, skin injury, infections (especially strep), certain medications, cold dry weather, alcohol, and smoking.
How is psoriasis treated?
Mild psoriasis often responds to prescription topicals. Moderate to severe disease may call for light therapy, oral medications, or biologic injections that target the specific immune pathways driving psoriasis — treatments that have made clear skin a realistic goal. Because psoriasis raises the risk of psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease, ongoing care covers more than what you see in the mirror. If you’ve been settling for partial results, make an appointment — the options have changed!