Psoriasis
Living with psoriasis can be frustrating, but accessing effective, personalized treatment can help you find lasting relief.
What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that speeds up the skin cell growth cycle. Normally, skin cells turn over gradually over the course of a month. With psoriasis, that process happens in days, and your body can't shed the excess cells fast enough. The result is a buildup of thick, scaly patches on the skin's surface.
Psoriasis affects nearly 3% of the world's population and can appear at any age. It most commonly shows up on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back, though it can develop anywhere on the body. Patches may look red with silvery scales, or appear purple or darker on deeper skin tones.
While psoriasis is a lifelong condition, it is not contagious. Many people experience flare-ups followed by periods of improvement. With the right treatment plan, symptoms can be well managed and, for some patients, almost entirely cleared.
Immune System Dysfunction
Genetic Factors
Environmental Triggers
Certain Medications
Raised, Scaly Patches
Itching or Burning
Dry or Cracked Skin
Nail Changes
Joint Discomfort
How Is Psoriasis Treated?
Your treatment plan depends on the type and severity of your psoriasis. Your provider will build a plan tailored to your skin, your history, and your goals.
Topical Treatments
XTRAC Excimer Laser
Oral Medications
Biologics
Photodynamic Therapy
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What Patients Are Saying
Joan J
This is a wonderful facility with friendly and competent staff.
MATT A.
10/10 experience. In and out as usual.
Larry W.
Very happy with my experience. Dr. Boswell gave me a very thorough exam. She is very caring and clearly answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Boswell to my friends and family.
Robert B.
The entire Atlantic Dermatology appointment is a positive experience. The staff is great. They are friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
Richard S.
Fast and knowledgeable
Marina P.
Dr. Beamguard is the best. I highly recommend her.
Tania B.
The staff, medical assistants as well as providers are all incredibly kind and professional. The office is very well-organized and there is never a long wait. Everyone goes above and beyond to provide excellent care for all patients! Highly recommend!
James D.
Doctor is very professional and thorough. She has a good bedside manner that makes you feel like you are in very good hands.
Kelly N.
First of all, the new office is gorgeous! Secondly, I had a hydrafacial with Charu, which was a delightful experience. She is super nice, the treatment was relaxing and has my face feeling cleaner and healthier, and I felt completely pampered the whole time I was there.
Debra D.
I would highly recommend AA Dermatology! They were extremely helpful!
Kristian C.
Wonderful doctor and staff. Clean. Friendly. A great experience.
Angela P.
Friendly staff. Services provided efficiently and addressed all concerns appropriately.
Mike A.
Great Staff Excellent Care
Hepah H
The level of patient care provided was very impressive here. Frankie the PA and the staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to ensuring each patient feels comfortable and well-informed. The clinic is efficient, welcoming, and committed to delivering high-quality dermatologic care. I am grateful for the experience and would highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking great dermatology care.
Maria E.
Excellent customer service and very professional staff! Thank you so much it was fast, easy and convenient 😊
anonymous
Great service and personal care received by Shannon Craven, P.A. She is so personable and was very helpful in explaining the procedure I had done. She also had a great assistant, Ginger, who was very polite and good with giving shots. I highly recommend Shannon at Carolina Skin Care in Laurinburg, NC.
Kiya B.
Dr. Cheryl Jones was absolutely amazing!! She answered all of my questions and gave me insights into my skin issues! Im very happy I saw her!!
Scott
Extremely professional and very friendly.
Karla W.
First time at a dermatologist. Everyone was friendly. They were efficient and explained everything detail.
Mike M
Stellar office visit, they were all completely professional and caring. Front office staff, Dr. Brian Johnson and his assistant were all friendly professionals and genuinely interested in providing great service to my needs. The office is super clean and a pleasure to visit.
Mike M
I felt in good, professional hands with Dr. Becker about my skin exam, and his staff was also very patient-oriented. A very pleasant experience.
Mike M
Dr Douchy is a great dermatologist, if anyone is in need of one, he’s the best
Mike M
Dr, Lam and staff are excellent. I highly recommend Dr, Lam.
Mike M
Friendly, professional, staff and docs. Very reasonable waiting time, and my doc was personable and very competent. Highly recommend.
Mike M
Kristine and Dr Lee made my visit a very pleasant experience. I was comfortable and all of my concerns were addressed. Thanks again!
Mike M
Very kind staff, very accommodating. Dr. Sonja was also very sweet and kind. I would definitely recommend dr. Sonja. She was very thorough with everything. When it came to me and my 4 yr old daughter. Excellent service and care by Dr. Sonja and her nurse staff.. it wad very easy to set new patient appointment and follow up appointments. I see alot of people complaining about the other doctors. But dr. Sonja is wonderful
Mike M
I always feel confident when dealing with Dr. Dolan. He listens to my concerns, and helps me make the best decisions concerning my skin care. I would definitely recommend him!
Mike M
Always detailed and professional in explanations. Never feel rushed. Thanks for that
Mike M
Good 👌 people...
Mike M
Had great experience with the staff and Dr. Connolly. He really addresses your concerns well and gives the best medical advice for your treatment.
Mike M
I would highly recommend Southern Dermatology for all of your skin care needs. The dermatologist was very knowledgeable and professional. The treatment that was performed was very effective. All of my concerns were resolved. I look forward to seeing this practice again next year for my annual visit.
Mike M
Staff & office is very clean and the staff is very polite, professional & very friendly. Enjoyed the visit so much am making it my primary Dermatology office.
Mike M
I had MOHS and plastic surgery on my nose, the staff was very professional and well trained, plastic surgeon did an excellent job as did the MOHS surgeon.
Mike M
This staff in Rockingham is always helpful, knowledgeable and professional!
Mike M
Been going there and seeing Dr. O'Neil and am very happy. Rarely wait and I get excellent service by the doctor
Mike M
Dr. Momtemarano was amazing. One of the best doctor experiences I've had.... ever. I went in for a potentially unpleasant experience, a cancer biopsy of a badly discolored pinkie toe nail, which I was told beforehand would involve drilling into it or removal of the entire nail. In the end, he did pry off and pull out the entire nail and then slice into the tissue underneath to get a biopsy sample. The thing that hurt the most was the anaesthesia injection. Despite the invasiveness of it all, my primary experience of it was, "wow, what a confident, competent, calming and friendly presence this doctor is!" He has a super warm bedside manner, as well as an extraordinary ability to explain complex things, listen actively and respond, and instill a sense of comfort. He was great. I'd go back in tomorrow to have another toenail removed just for the good conversation.
Mike M
Best Dr's and staff you can ask for. Definitely recommend this office. They are down to earth and listen to you and answers your questions and advises you on there experiences with problems and medication.
Mike M
Great customer service and people were very pleasant
Mike M
I have been seeing Brittany Conrad for years and I love her! I appreciate all of her guidance and she’s fun to talk to! She’s an RN, a Licensed Esthetician, and a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist and that makes me feel safe. I found her on the top 100 injectors as well. Go see her, she’s beautiful on the inside and out! I see her for Botox, Daxxify, and lip injections.
Mike M
Dr Charlotte Hand and her assistant were very cordial, listened to my concerns and addressed them and their treatment options to my satisfaction. Highly recommend this facility.
Mike M
I highly recommend Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, they are professional, offices are clean. Doctor and staff are pleasant and they explain what is best for a good outcome!
Mike M
Staff is terrific 💯
Mike M
Stevie Dailey PA-C and her Medical assistant are so wonderful! Stevie is so kind, knowledgeable, and patient. She listens to all of my concerns and explains the treatment plan so that I understand what we’re doing and why. I even left the office with a few free skincare samples she recommended . I’m having excellent results with the treatments Stevie recommended for my skin concerns and I feel great about the progress we are making! I’m feeling more like myself again. So thank you Stevie and the wonderful staff at A.A.D. I appreciate you!
Mike M
First visit after switching dermatologist and I felt like a patient vs. a number that they could just ding my insurance. They were awesome
Mike M
The staff and Doctors are great
Mike M
Yo estoy muy agradecido con esta clínica porque si te ayudan hay una doctora delgada ella muy amable y una intérprete para si no sabes inglés ellos te traduces muchas gracias
Mike M
Excellent staff
Mike M
Dr Germanus and staff always are professional and you feel at ease when in their presence.
Mike M
Good visit. Long wait due to new software system. Being in IT, the data was not ported over correctly leaving the staff to enter the data. Understood that even the first and last names were switched and the staff had to change themselves. Before the next office is upgraded, I suggest the implementation plan be changed to perform more robust data conversion testing. This suggestion is made based on my 30 years in IT. The visit with Kevin Blazer was great and his assistant was wonderful. They answered all my questions very well.
Mike M
Great PA and assistant . Beautiful office, nice staff. Caitlin Lutz totally check every inch of me. Always feel great after getting a good checkup.
Mike M
Extremely professional. Trina is always patiently informative whenever I have questions. She has completely gained my trust. I would recommend her to everyone!
Mike M
Great people -- from super kind front desk staff, to medical assistants and para professionals, to Mariella Purvis, PA-C, who is a gem. 💎 5 stars! Ding: Parking is confusing and atrocious, with poor signage and a multi level garage behind the building that doesn't align and attach to the building unless you enter the magic entrance in a dank, creepy stairwell. So plan to arrive 1 hour early and you just might make it in time. 👤😵💫
Mike M
Very pleasant experience, saw jamie today and I look forward to her continuing care of me. Super nice, very friendly and an all around great person.
Mike M
Absolutely love Dr. Suarez. My husband and I drive up from eastern NC twice a year because she gives care that’s superior to what we have here. I’ve had two basal cell spots that Dr. Suarez has caught…and she recommended an excellent surgeon for Mohs procedure (Jason Marquart).
Mike M
Excellent service: easy scheduling, professional front desk and assistant as well as outstanding doctor. I recommend the practice completely and happy that they look out for me.
Mike M
Everything went well from start to finish. The front staff checked me in promptly and I was seen within minutes of my arrival. The medical aide was friendly and effective and once I was ready, Dr. Katz wasted no time in coming in. I appreciated that he asked questions about my condition and took the time to answer the questions I had - and to discuss the options for treatment.
Mike M
Brittany is amazing! The whole staff is friendly and personable. Just a great place overall. Always very pleased with the results of my procedures.
Mike M
Very professional. Hardly any wait time to see doctor. Very thorough. Found 2 spots. Need follow up. Only problem.is trying to get in to take of the cancerous spot
Mike M
Overall great experience. The service they use to book appointments and acquire documents online works fast and smoothly. Front desk was warm and welcoming. I waited about ten minutes which was no big deal. The physician quickly assessed my concerns and made sure I understood her explanation/diagnosis. I booked another appointment as a follow up and was on my way. My only suggestion would be maybe some light music playing in the waiting room. A little too quiet in there:) They offer a wide variety of services and this review was only for a skin cancer check.
Mike M
I have been a client for 20+ years and have had about 10 melanomas. They have found and removed all at Stage 0. I have also had numerous pre-cancerous moles. They are attentive and professional. I see Dr Ghassemia for exams and Dr Echt does all the surgeries. I would recommend them to anyone. My son who is under 30 is also in their care.
Mike M
The staff in the Swann office is simply amazing! They did so much work and had so much patience with getting my medication approved and filled at the pharmacy. They went above and beyond and was so empathetic during the whole process. They were responsive to every question I had and overall I felt how much they really cared. Thank you for advocating for your patients and the time you spend helping your patients.
Mike M
Dr.Brooke Huff made a rough week so much better when her and her assistant took the time to listen to all of my concerns, answer my questions, and be the friendliest people I dealt with all week. It was such a breath of fresh air to have such a caring and compassionate couple help me through this stressful severe poison ivy reaction. The assistant was even SO kind to my 4 year old son. It was just an extremely pleasant experience and I am forever grateful for them both.
Mike M
All the doctors, nurses and receptionists are very friendly and caring. Dr. Callaway and Ken Johnson explain what they’re doing and let you know what to expect. The outcomes have always been great.
Mike M
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Trina Lannom, FNP-BC, at Meridiem. She has truly helped me feel confident in my skin again. My skin looks more rested, brighter, smoother, and honestly about 10 years younger. Trina takes the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail and aesthetic eye are incredible. She is professional, knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely cares about her patients and their results. I trust her completely with my face, and that says everything. If you are considering injectables or skin treatments, I highly recommend scheduling with Trina. She is exceptionally talented, and the confidence boost she has given me has been priceless.
Mike M
Great staff and office, very through and professional!
Mike M
Very Professional! The wait was longer than expected. But once in Dr. Dawn was very fast.
Mike M
The staff were absolutely amazing. Very easy to make an appointment, About my situation and very helpful. I had my three year-old daughter and they allowed her to talk their ear off. 100% recommended. And found the best experience I’ve ever had at a dermatologist.
Mike M
The staff were so nice and professional. I felt safe. Definitely going to recommend them to everyone.
Mike M
Jenna, PA, and Medical Assistant Joyce, were a great team, providing good care, professionalism, and kindness.
Mike M
Very efficient, cheerful, knowledgeable, caring. Reid listens intently to all my concerns. Love the office, that’s why I do the drive 55 minutes they are well worth it. The office decor is excellent all around esthetically pleasing.
Mike M
Friendly, professional staff. The doctors and health staff put patients at ease with their thoroughness and expertise. I highly recommend this practice.
Mike M
Ashley Kum, PA-C is amazing. Very attentive and answers medical questions so patients can properly understand. Highly recommended.
Mike M
They are amazing, all the staff. Thank you so much for everything.
Mike M
Love everyone there. Kenny is sooooo AWESOME! Very caring and makes you feel very comfortable.
Mike M
Dr. Mitchell is great! Very personable, professional and she was wonderful in helping me get the best treatment for a cancerous leison.
Mike M
Very professional and experienced Team. Easy to schedule appointment. Don't have to wait to see the doctor. And every single concern was addressed by doctor. He takes time to listen and explain things clearly. Always feel released when leaving the office. Dr Curtin is very friendly. I'll stick with them.Thank you
Mike M
it was the most incredible place I've ever been.
Mike M
Great expertise! I learned about how I should proceed with protecting myself from potentially life threatening situations. Much appreciated! The staff also went out of their way to help me.
Mike M
Dr.Harvey is an undisputed, exceptional Master Surgeon! A wonderful and caring human being and Professional. The great State of Georgia is truly Blessed to have such an extraordinary physician and surgeon in their midst!
Mike M
Excellent serviice
Mike M
Friendly helpful staff. Front office lady reminded me my driver's license was expiring in a month. Thought that was above and beyond the call of duty.
Mike M
I am filling this out for my mom as she does not have a Google account. My mom stated that she had a great experience here. She feels listened too and the customer service is great. She specifically mentioned that she spoke with Carrie Tauscher on the phone regarding her results and Carrie was very professional, knowledgeable and took time to make sure that she didn't have any questions or concerns. Her experience overall was amazing and she said she would give you 10/5 stars if she could!
Mike M
Fabulous service, great staff, clean environment!
Mike M
This is a great dermatology office. Efficient and thorough. The staff is wonderful.
Mike M
Dr. Lam is a great dermatologist and he has a wonderful staff.
Mike M
Very friendly and competent doctors and nurses. The front desk could use a little more honey in their tea to sweeten them up. 5 Stars because, I'm looking for a good doctor and not a friend.
Mike M
I have seen a few different providers over all the years I’ve been coming here and they have all been great!
Mike M
I have been a patient with Dr Prussick for many years. Cordial, friendly, helpful staff. Just had my full body check. Dr. Prussick takes his time and does a thorough check. Very professional, with a wonderful bedside manner. I highly recommend this practice.
Mike M
Dr Niebyl has been my dermatologist gor many years. I have the utmost respect for his professional manner and examination thoroughness and treatment.
Mike M
Highly recommend Dr Dhar. He is caring and finds everything!!!
Mike M
Registration wanted birth place. They are free to ask me to update my review and comment as soon as they remove the question. They didn't require it but that is irrelevant to my concern.
Mike M
I have been a patient at Virginia dermatology for the past 5 years I have had the greatest experience and care from Dr Robert I will truly miss him I told him I know I should be happy for your retirement but I am going to be sad not to have you for my doctor. He had the greatest personality. His staff was friendly and professional. I look forward to continuing being a patient there. Everyone that works there are so kind and professional and they always make you feel valued. I will highly recommend them to any of my family or friends.
Mike M
Doctor and his staff are wonderful
Mike M
This visit was very easy to schedule. They had an early opening for me to get in quickly. The dermatologist was very nice and was concerned about a spot on my head, they took a biopsy of it to have it checked for cancer.
Mike M
Great staff and experience
Mike M
Excellent experience as a first time patient. All the staff were friendly and professional
Mike M
Dr Cook and Jasmine ROCK!
Mike M
Great staff and doctor, they work great as a team.
Mike M
Very professional Nice staff.
Mike M
Very nice and friendly staff.
Mike M
First time visiting AAD! Awesome office, staff and doctor. Front desk girl is so sweet, you can tell she truly loves her job and I hope the owner knows how lucky they are to have her as an employee. The office is very clean, and they answered all of my questions.
Mike M
A fantastic practice. All of my concerns (four separate issues and a tissue biopsy) were addressed in one visit. I’ve already recommended them to two family members. So pleased to find a great dermatologist so close to home.
Mike M
The staff are very attentive to my concerns and I never feel as if I am being rushed out. Very courteous and thorough.
Mike M
Great experience every time and I get the help I need to manage my skin and I have referred patients to Dr. Niebyl very knowledgeable and the staff is excellent as well! Love everyone there! Michelle is exceptional! She's caring, compassionate, goes above and beyond. I am very grateful for he at that office!
Mike M
Great staff and experience, highly recommend.
Mike M
Very professional and they listen to your concerns
Mike M
My appointment with Gloria Lopez was everything you could hope for at a first appointment. She listened attentively and explained everything thoroughly. She made everything very comfortable. I would highly recommend this office. The front desk staff was also lovely.
Mike M
Appointment went smoothly everyone was friendly and wait time was fast.
Mike M
Been going for years excellent practice
Mike M
Shannan H was wonderful. She took the time to thoroughly explain each step of the procedure and helped put me at ease. Her calm and caring approach made the entire experience much more comfortable.
Mike M
Super friendly
Mike M
Staff friendly and professional. Made you feel comfortable. Dr Hunter was very through.
Mike M
Great dermatology center! Knowledgeable, caring, informative and on time!
Mike M
Everyone was nice and professional. Would highly recommend Atlantic Dermatology
Mike M
Cassidy is amazing!
Mike M
Very clean office with friendly employees! I’d highly recommend. Doctor Boswell did a thorough review and addressed my questions.
Mike M
Me and my son have a great experience with the dermatologist my son learned a lot on how to put cream on his face and how to clean.
Mike M
Dr. Yi!
Mike M
I’ve been going to this location for a few years and Dr. Beamguard is a rare find. Best dermatologist in St. Petersburg! She’s always friendly and answers all your questions. Heather, one of her assistants, is also nice and friendly. There is onsite parking and a lobby with a few chairs. The ladies at the front desk are not that friendly and can come off rude at times.
Mike M
Dr. Sable and staff first class, always very professional and knowledgeable
Mike M
I am a physician and I have been going to see Dr. Bill Kras for at least five years. This practice is very strong in melanoma prevention. Under leadership of well known Dr. Vasiloudes, they are aggressive about removing potentially dysplastic nevi. This is important to me because my father died of melanoma. I was shocked to learn that Dr. Kras has only been in the Derm space for eight years, because he seems so experienced. He is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to the field. He often speaks of things he has learned from his colleagues in the practice such as Dr. V and dermatopathologists. He is smart, thoughtful, and kind.
Mike M
Today I visited dr Julia Dudkiewicz in her new office in Plant City where she works with her assistant Kylee nurse. I live in St.Petersburg, but decided to follow Dr. Julia to Plant City, because she is amazing and very caring doctor. I had excellent treatment ! Both , dr.Julia and Kylee are very friendly, patient and knowledgeable . I definitely can trust Dr. Julia with my health. Also I am very grateful to Dr. Julia, because recommended great product for my skin.
Mike M
Great practitioners who are caring and knowledgeable with a friendly front desk staff.
Mike M
The entire staff was professional, friendly, compassionate and quickly responded to any questions I had. I was having a complete body check and Dr Vo (PA?) was respectful, upbeat and kind and I was at ease with her presence. She reminded me of the importance of skin care and encouraged me to continue my home skin checks. Thank you for this positive experience. I highly recommend this professional medical office to be your first choice on the EasternShore for your annual body checks. Thank you again. KA
Mike M
I was pretty worried going into my appointment, but my care provider Valery immediately put me at ease. She was kind, professional, and took the time to address my concerns. The staff were also very friendly and easy to communicate with throughout the visit and after my visit when I had a question about my billing. Overall, a really positive experience!
Mike M
Excellent care with Knoxville Dermatology Group So appreciate them coming to Sevierville!
Mike M
I see Angela Smith. She is so nice and very thorough. I highly recommend her!
Mike M
I had a great appointment with Frank Navarra PA. He was professional and extremely thorough with my skin check. Took his time looking over my body and explained his findings especially with my history of previous skin cancers. Additionally, he removed several skin tags. It has been 24 hours and I have zero discomfort or pain. The receptionists were personable and professional. I love the convenience of this office location and the ability to get an appointment within a few days of trying. I highly recommend Frank and Academic Alliance Dermatology at Bloomingdale’s Health Hub
Mike M
I've been coming here for many years. Iam very thankful for Nicole and her crew to answer any and all questions I have.
Mike M
Thankful to have found this office and doctor
Mike M
I had a great visit yesterday. No bruising or soreness today! I recommend for fillers with no down time!
Mike M
Very friendly staff including Dr. Briley. It was easy to make an appointment for a time I could come in and my weight time was less than 10 minutes. I definitely recommend this office.
Mike M
Dr Haibo C was very professional. He was concern and encourage questions.
Mike M
Huge shoutout to Nurse Practitioner Kelsey Reed and the receptionist for their excellent care and customer service. I was a little upset after driving to my appointment and learning that my provider was unable to see me due to an insurance credentialing issue that I had not been informed about beforehand. Thankfully, the receptionist quickly helped arrange for me to see Kelsey. Kelsey was kind, professional, informative, and took the time to address all of my concerns. Both she and the receptionist turned what could have been a very frustrating experience into a positive one. Thank you both for your compassion, professionalism, and dedication to patients!
Mike M
I want to preface this by saying I have severe social anxiety and advocating for my health is not easy for me to do. This was my first visit at AA Dermatology- Columbia. I was seen by Mackenzie Doshi, P.A.-C for a severe eczema flare up on my hands. I had been seen by others previously and they just kept giving me creams that I made clear to them, were not working for me. Dr. Doshi listened to my concerns and actually came up with a different treatment plan to try. I haven’t started the new regimen yet but I already feel better knowing that I have someone that will listen to me and treat me as an individual because healthcare is not one size fits all.
Mike M
I would recommend this place very nice. The staff is nice and they’re really prompt took care of me very well.
Mike M
I genuinely had the most positive experience here. I drove to the wrong location and the lovely lady at the front desk worked with me and managed to squeeze me in with a PA. The PA was wonderful and took her time with me even though I wasn’t supposed to be there. Lovely group
Mike M
I have only had positive experiences with Kelly Barriault PA-C. I have to be seen every 6 months because I have a lot of freckles. Skin cancer is no joke!
Mike M
Always a a pleasant experience and they value your time. They should provide case studies for all doctors offices.
Mike M
Quite busy so waiting for lab results etc a little long. Dr Dolan was super as were the nurses and assistants.
Mike M
Don't think twice, book your appointment. You won't regret it.
Mike M
Had a very good experience for a first time appointment.
Mike M
my visit was definitely a 10 out of 10. Everybody was very friendly and kind got all my concerns addressed they went above and beyond the norm. Definitely can tell they love what they do explained everything very clearly to me. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!
Mike M
Dr Lam and his staff are excellent.
Mike M
Great practice. Clean, personable and friendly. Was very thorough and knowledgeable. Answered my young daughters questions throughly and made good suggestions for the issues. Made her feel safe and welcome.
Mike M
Great place, I would highly recommend. Dr. Sonja Baer and her staff are very friendly. I get answers to all my concerns and my daughter really likes everyone here and that is not usually the case at Dr offices. Great overall experience.
Mike M
This is a great practice. I have seen Dr. Mitchell for quite a few years and have always been very happy with my care. She is friendly and warm while also being efficient, which is a rare combination in medical providers.
Mike M
I was greeted by friendly staff. Wait time was not long at all. I was informed of what might be of help in treatment of my problem. The nurse and doctor showed genuine compassion.. Visit and impression office made very good.
Mike M
I had a wonderful experience at Dr. O’Neill’s office. It is rare to find a doctor's office that runs so perfectly on schedule! My appointment was at 2:00 PM, I was called in right at 2:00 PM, and Dr. O’Neill walked in just five minutes later. He was extremely professional during our consultation and removed a skin growth on my arm. They explained every step of the procedure beforehand, the nursing staff was great and the procedure entirely painless. Before leaving, I was given clear, excellent aftercare instructions. I highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his fantastic staff!
Mike M
Fantastic group, I have had multiple surgery experiences and still drive up from OBX to use this team because of their experience professionalism and winning attitude. It is rare to get such a personal touch in medicine today thank you for keeping the empathy and warmth with the professionalism and leading edge approach to care!
Mike M
Excellent care 👍
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The Experts Behind Your Care
Our team includes board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners dedicated to helping patients find relief from skin conditions of all kinds.
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Your Psoriasis Questions, Answered
A board-certified dermatologist can typically diagnose psoriasis through a visual examination of the skin. In some cases, a small skin biopsy may be taken and analyzed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
No. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition, meaning it cannot be passed from person to person through contact.
Common triggers include stress, illness, certain medications, skin injury, and changes in weather. Identifying your personal triggers is an important part of long-term management.
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory joint condition that affects some people with psoriasis. It can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, and it requires its own treatment approach. If you're experiencing joint symptoms alongside your skin condition, let your provider know.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition, meaning it requires ongoing management rather than a one-time cure. That said, many patients achieve significant, long-lasting clearance with the right treatment plan.
Like all medications, biologics carry potential side effects, and they're not appropriate for everyone. Your dermatologist will review your full health history before recommending a biologic and will monitor you throughout treatment.
This varies depending on the type and severity of your psoriasis and the treatment approach. Topical treatments may show improvement in a few weeks; systemic or biologic therapies typically take a bit longer. Your provider will set realistic expectations at your visit.
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Our dermatologists will evaluate your psoriasis, discuss your treatment options, and build a plan around your symptoms, history, and goals.
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