Psoriasis
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Understanding psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-system condition in which skin cells turn over in days instead of about a month, building up into thick, itchy or sore patches with silvery scales, commonly on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms, and feet. Flares can be triggered by infections, stress, dry skin, and certain medications.
Psoriasis can extend beyond skin: some people develop psoriatic arthritis, a related joint condition, which makes joint pain and stiffness worth mentioning to your provider rather than treating as unrelated.
Finding the right provider
Because psoriasis can resemble other skin conditions, diagnosis sometimes takes a dermatologist and occasionally a small skin sample. Treatment is tiered: topical creams, light therapy (phototherapy), and systemic medicines for the more extensive end, and a clinician matches the tier to your situation. If joints hurt too, rheumatology may join the team. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status on every profile.
Psoriasis is rarely an emergency; rapidly spreading redness with fever deserves prompt care, and for severe symptoms call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Psoriasis on ProviderQuoHealth
Coressence INC — Dermatology
Coressence Inc provides dermatology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on skin health and dermatological care for patients in the area.
Cape Fear Valley Dermatology — Dermatology
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC provides dermatology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is part of Cape Fear Valley Health System and serves the local community with comprehensive skin care services.
Denise Ladd, MD
Denise Ladd, MD, is a dermatologist based in Fayetteville, NC. She provides comprehensive skin care services to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
How is psoriasis diagnosed?
Often by exam, and sometimes with a small skin sample under a microscope, since psoriasis can resemble other skin diseases. A dermatologist is the natural home for an unclear diagnosis. This page is general education, not a diagnosis.
How is psoriasis treated?
In tiers: topical creams, light therapy, and systemic medicines for more extensive disease, matched to your situation by a clinician. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
Why do my joints hurt if psoriasis is a skin condition?
Some people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, a related joint condition. Tell your provider about joint pain or stiffness; rheumatologists treat psoriatic arthritis, and our arthritis page covers finding joint care.
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About our medical review process
This page was reviewed by Myra A. Jones BSN, RN, CCM, a registered nurse, for medical accuracy and adherence to current clinical standards as of July 7, 2026. ProviderQuoHealth’s health content is reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals before publication and re-checked when the content materially changes.
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