Psoriasis Treatment by Dermatologist, Wichita, KS Feel Comfortable in Your Skin

Also known as sunspots or liver spots, the flat, brown spots are causes by sun exposure, so they often appear on the parts of the body that receive the most sun.

Dermatitis is a general term that describes a skin irritation that usually involves itchy, dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. Sometimes, dermatitis may cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake off. Common types of dermatitis include:

• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): This disease is common worldwide and is most common in infants to young adults, with most conditions improving before the age of 25. It causes a skin rash that is itchy and sometimes disfiguring. Scratching and rubbing the affected areas can lead to spreading and infection. Treatment varies, but most cases can be cleared with topical medication. At Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics, we also provide Narrowband UVB phototherapy to treat eczema and offer access to the latest oral treatments for eczema.
• Contact Dermatitis: Caused by the skin coming into contact with substances that irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction, contact dermatitis includes a red, itchy stinging rash. Some people also develop blisters.
• Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff): Usually affecting oily areas of the body, this condition causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. 

Fungus refers to a germ that lives on all humans. It is a harmless germ in most cases, but some common types of fungal infections include:

• Athlete’s Foot: It appears between the toes but can sometimes be found at the bottom or sides of feet as well as under the toenails.
• Jock Itch: It is associated with sweating, friction and the direct rubbing of skin on skin, which causes the rash. This is typical in the groin and upper thigh, usually of males but females are occasionally affected as well.
• Candida: It is a yeast, which is similar to a fungus, and most often shows in the skin around nails and soft, moist areas around openings of the body. One common type of candida infection found in women is a yeast infection.

Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-contagious autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in small, round patches. It can appear on any part of the body but is most common on the scalp. While there is no cure for AA, it is likely that the hair may grow back with time. Treatments such as anti-inflammatory drugs and topical solutions can help regrow hair.

Most often in areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, grown, buttocks and breasts, hidradentitis causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin.

A change in nail color, texture or shape can be a sign of disease. Causes for concern include a dark streak on the nail, the nail lifting up, redness and swelling around the nail, pitted nails, deep grooves or gaps, thickened and overgrown nails, spoon-shaped nails, washboard nails, curved nails or a nail color discoloration of any sort.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition. The severity of psoriasis varies from person to person. Some cases are so mild that it can go undetected. The cause of psoriasis is related to the rapid growth of skin cells, and it has been linked to alterations in the immune system. Psoriasis can appear on any part of the body, especially on the scalp and the nails, depending on the type. There are five major types of psoriasis, each with different signs and symptoms:

• Plaque Psoriasis: This is the most common type. It frequently appears on elbows and knees as patches of raised, reddish skin covered by silvery-white scales.
• Guttate Psoriasis: This strain typically starts after a sore throat and is known to clear up on its own in weeks. It predominantly affects children and young adults appearing as small, red spots.
• Pustular Psoriasis: Characterized by white pustules surrounded by red skin, pustular psoriasis usually begins in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet but may spread.
• Inverse Psoriasis: Smooth, red lesions form in skin folds such as in the armpit and around the genital and buttock when this type occurs.
• Erythrodermic Psoriasis: This life-threatening type causes widespread redness with severe itching and pain

Psoriasis treatment ranges from topical to systemic. At Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics, we often provide Narrowband UVB phototherapy or utilize the Excimer Laser to treat psoriasis.

People may develop skin rashes and other conditions from allergies to anything put on or touching the skin, latex, drugs and other things.

Itchy skin, which is also known as pruritus, can be caused by internal illness and skin conditions.

Skin rashes are abnormal changes in the skin color or texture, usually as a result of skin inflammation.

Vitiligo is a skin condition resulting in the loss of pigment in the skin. This loss produces white patches and can appear on any part of the body. It affects two of every 100 people. Though occasionally associated with thyroid or other autoimmune diseases, most people with vitiligo are in good health. At Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics, we often provide Narrowband UVB phototherapy or utilize the Excimer Laser to treat vitiligo.