Psoriasis in New Orleans, LA
Ready to get started?
Contact UsWhat Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that occurs when new skin cells grow too quickly, covering up the existing cells with a scaly red or hyperpigmented rash. Normal skin cells turn over and flake off about every four weeks (once a month). Patients with psoriasis have skin cells that replicate too quickly and form itchy plaques. They can range in size and location on your body, most commonly forming around the elbows, hands, knees, scalp, and trunk. Psoriasis comes in many different forms, from mild to severe and can also affect your joints. In these cases, systemic treatments are often indicated. It's essential to remember that psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person. When it's diagnosed, it's merely a matter of addressing the symptoms so flare-ups can be minimized.
Symptoms
Classic symptoms of psoriasis include raised, red or dark-colored patches and plaques of skin that are covered with loose, silvery scales. Plaques often appear symmetrically, locating themselves in precisely the same place on either side of your body, like on both of your knees or both arms. If symptoms appear on your scalp, they can range from minor scaling to regions of thick, scabbed plaques. Many of the plaques are very itchy and can bleed when scratched. Itching can also occur prior to flare-ups, particularly when psoriatic spots show up in body folds underneath the breasts or buttocks. Tiny regions of skin irritation and bleeding may happen when scales are pulled up or scratched off.
How Do You Treat Psoriasis?
Though there is no permanent cure for psoriasis, with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can control your symptoms and live comfortably. Treatments will depend on the type of psoriasis you have and the severity of your symptoms. Mild cases may be cleared with prescription lotions, creams, and ointments. If your scalp is affected, shampoos, sprays, and oils can be used. Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis might require systemic prescription drugs, either taken by mouth or injected, which work through the entire body. These medications are commonly used for patients with moderate or severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and work by calming down the immune system internally. In addition to conventional treatments, advances in laser therapy have provided tremendous benefits for many psoriasis cases. Utilizing phototherapy to expose an individual's skin to a special ultraviolet light also helps reduce symptoms.
Flourish Dermatology And Aesthetics Reviews
Dr. Payne is everything I thought she would be and more. She’s extremely knowledgeable, personable and attentive. I went with concerns regarding my CCCA and other cosmetic concerns. She answered all my questions and gave me clear, concise information and the best approach to treat my skin and Alopecia. Dr. Payne is super thorough. Her treatment and care focuses on what you need and are results driven. I have no hesitation in recommending her. Dr. Payne’s expertise spans from medical concerns to cosmetic, and all treatments are well explained by her. Her staff is polite, friendly and professional. They go above and beyond to help. I highly recommend Flourish Dermatology and Aesthetics! A+ compassionate care that is individualized to each patient. Flourish Dermatology is THE dermatology center to treat your entire family. I’m so thankful to have a great African American dermatologist in New Orleans. Thank You, Dr. Payne!
Dr. Payne is professional, personable and very knowledgeable. We are excited to have Dr. Payne as our dermatologist.
My experience with Dr. Payne was amazing. She's very attentive, knowledgeable, professional. She was very personable, asked questions about my concerns and also gave great options to help with my concerns. So thankful to have a good African American dermatologist in New Orleans who understands our concerns in our skincare needs. Thank you Dr. Payne.
The experience with Dr. Payne has been amazing. Dr. Payne is attentive, very detailed and very warming. She truly looks to understand the problem and focuses on the best solution. It has been a pleasure each time I have an appointment.
Dr. Payne listened to my concerns and asked questions. She took the time to explain my medical conditions and treatment plan. I am thrilled that New Orleans has an African American Dermatologist.
5
Total Reviews
5
Average Rating
Get In Touch
Get Help Managing Your Psoriasis - The Flourish Approach
Psoriasis can be both painful and embarrassing, seriously impacting the quality of your day-to-day life. If this sounds familiar to you, we invite you to contact Flourish Dermatology And Aesthetics as soon as you can. During your appointment with Dr. Payne at our New Orleans, LA office, your condition will be assessed, and a treatment plan will be built to help you manage your psoriasis symptoms.