More than 100 million people worldwide struggle with the chronic condition known as psoriasis. At New Jersey’s Skin & Laser Center of NJ, we explain that the condition develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. This means new skin cells form in days rather than weeks, and the body does not have enough time to shed the excess. As these cells accumulate on the surface, patches begin to appear. For most patients, psoriasis tends to manifest between 15 and 30 years of age. Depending on the type, it may appear as red or pink plaques, thick or scaly skin, or flat bumps, and it can appear on most parts of the body. Having psoriasis has been linked to obesity and heart disease, so it is important to manage your inflammation and be familiar with your condition.
While there’s currently no known cure for psoriasis, Skin & Laser Center of NJ offers several treatment options to help manage psoriasis flare ups. In addition to medications and procedures to minimize discomfort, our dermatologists can help educate you about your condition to empower you to take helpful steps to minimize symptoms. Knowing the conditions that can trigger these flare ups—like stress, a strep infection, certain medications, cold or dry weather, and trauma to the skin—can help reduce exposure to these situations.
Learn more about diagnosis and treatment for psoriasis at New Jersey’s Skin & Laser Center of NJ. Call 201-500-7525 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
In late 2016 she founded the Skin & Laser Center of NJ, LLC in Mahwah, NJ where she continues to treat her medical and cosmetic patients, and further pursues her interest in laser medicine. Dr. Lieb’s mission is to provide high quality dermatologic care using up-to-date medical information and cutting edge technology in an efficiently run practice. Dr. Lieb is board certified in dermatology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the New Jersey Dermatologic Society. Dr. Lieb is a Staff Dermatologist at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Each type of psoriasis presents and is treated differently, so one of the first steps during your consultation at Skin & Laser Center of NJ will be identifying your specific form of the condition. Some patients may suffer from multiple types.
There are several treatment options for psoriasis patients at Skin & Laser Center of NJ. Know that there is no cure for the condition, but we can help you to manage the symptoms and mitigate future flareups. Your dermatologist will choose the best treatment option for you based on the type and severity of your condition. Psoriasis treatment falls into multiple categories:
We also offer care for other chronic conditions, such as rosacea and eczema, as well as medical dermatology problems like acne, skin cancer, and more.
Skin & Laser Center of NJ in Ramsey provides a wide range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic services for patients in and around New Jersey. Patients can get diagnosis and treatment for acne, skin cancer (with Mohs surgery), chronic conditions (like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema), moles, melasma, vitiligo, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, scabies, contact dermatitis, and more. Cosmetic options include wrinkle-relaxing BOTOX® and Dysport®, dermal fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane®, Kybella® for reducing a double chin, chemical peels, Hydrafacial MD, microneedling, laser hair removal, laser acne treatments, laser scar treatments, laser tattoo removal, CoolSculpting®, laser vein treatments, sclerotherapy, and more.
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