Treating Psoriasis at Mitchell Dermatology

Psoriasis is characterized by pink, scaly areas of skin which often appear on the elbows, knees, and scalp, and may appear on other parts of the body as well.  Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory and chronic skin disorder affecting over 7.4 million people in the United States.

Psoriasis is considered an autoimmune disease, meaning that your immune system is doing harm to your body instead of protecting it.

Psoriasis can cause your skin to develop scaly patches that are silvery or red in color and can be itchy and painful.

There are five different types of psoriasis, (plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic) and the severity  and symptoms of this condition can vary. It is also possible to suffer from more than one type psoriasis.

Treatment for psoriasis will depend on the type and the severity of the condition. Milder forms of psoriasis typically respond well to topical medications, while more severe forms require an oral or injectable medication.

At Mitchell Dermatology, we’ve successfully treated hundreds of patients suffering from this sometimes painful and oftentimes embarrassing skin condition.  Let us help you get your psoriasis under control today.

To be seen as a patient in our office please text us at: 419.871.3737 to request an appointment.

For more skin care tips follow @mitchelldermatology on Instagram

Hope Mitchell, MD
Connect on LinkedIn

Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology and an Ohio board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise. Dr. Mitchell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester and Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Pathology Fellowship. She also completed a residency in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She advocates mentorship, education, and diversity in medicine and dermatology. She is the founder of the Mitchell Dermatology Student Gap Year Internship Program. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and is also a speaker for Google and Black Women in Media too. Dr. Mitchell is the Vice Chair and Director of Research for The National Medical Association, Dermatology Section. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a Member of the Skin of Color Society and National Medical Association.

Share this Article