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Psoriasis consultation
psoriasis · psoriasis treatment · dermatologist for psoriasis · plaque psoriasis
A dermatologist examines your skin, nails, and joints and chooses treatment. Psoriasis is not contagious, and it can be kept under control.
For red, scaly patches on the skin, itching, or nail changes; or to choose or review treatment.
⏱ Duration: the visit usually takes 20 to 30 minutes; treatment is planned for the long term
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Skin. The day before the visit, do not put ointment on the patches, so the doctor sees the skin as it is, unless your doctor said otherwise.
- Photos. Take photos of the rash during a flare-up, if it is better now.
What to bring
- Your ID
- A list of your medicines and ointments
- Tests and reports from past doctors
How it goes
- The doctor asks about your symptoms and treatment
- The doctor checks your skin, scalp, and nails
- You are asked about your joints
- If needed, tests are ordered
- Treatment is chosen and explained
- A follow-up visit is booked
What you'll feel
- The visit does not hurt
- Sometimes the doctor gently scrapes off a few scales to look closer
Afterwards
- Use the treatment regularly, even when it gets better, as your doctor says
- Moisturize your skin every day
- Do not stop medicines on your own. Tell your doctor. They will decide
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Red skin over almost the whole body, chills, or a fever: see a doctor urgently
Common questions
Is psoriasis contagious?
No. You cannot catch it from another person.
Can psoriasis be cured for good?
Usually not completely, but treatment can clear the rash for a long time so you can live comfortably.