Is There a Cure for Psoriasis?

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Cure for Psoriasis

Unfortunately there is NO psoriasis cure but there are psoriasis treatments. We have the XTRAC laser that offers suffereses many benefits. Depending on your condition will dictate how many treatments will be necessary.   
Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Psoriasis cannot be eliminated. It is a chronic medical...

Psoriasis cannot be eliminated. It is a chronic medical condition, just like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. As a dermatologist, the focus I have is more on management and control of a chronic medical condition. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects 3-5% of all people. It causes red, itching plaques with scales that most commonly occur on the elbows, knees, and scalp but can occur anywhere on the body. The spectrum of psoriasis severity varies from... more
Charles Crutchfield, MD
Minneapolis Dermatologic Surgeon
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