Learn About Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, and appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells or scales. These patches or plaques most often appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back. They are often itchy and painful, and can crack and bleed.
Psoriasis Symptoms
Plaque psoriasis is most often found as raised, red scales with well-defined edges on the outside of the knees and elbows, the scalp, the lower back, the face, the palms and soles of feet. When biopsied, psoriasis skin looks thicker and inflamed when compared with eczema.
Psoriasis Treatments
Keep in mind that no single psoriasis treatment works for everyone. Working closely with a dermatologist is key to bringing psoriasis into remission. Treatments listed below may be used alone or in combination with other treatments:
Topical Treatments
with and without steroids usually are the first choice in treating psoriasis. Prescription topicals slow down skin cell growth and reduce inflammation.
Phototherapy
involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light on a regular basis under medical supervision. Treatments are done in a health care provider’s office or at home with a phototherapy unit.
Systemic Medications
are prescription drugs that work throughout the body. They are used for individuals with psoriatic arthritis and those with moderate to severe psoriasis, whose symptoms are unresponsive to other treatments. Systemic medications are taken orally, by injection or infusion and fall into two categories – traditional and biologics
Skyemed, Your Partner Against Psoriasis
Skyemed is an ACHC-certified pharmacy that can be a strong partner in your fight against psoriasis. We assist you through each stage of therapy and optimize your specific drug regimen, to give you the best chance of achieving your intended treatment outcomes.
Here is just some of what we do:
- Verify and explain your insurance benefits
- Research financial assistance programs (and enroll if you qualify)
- Educate you on your disease and train you in self-care
- Provide expert side effect management consultations
- Offer on-call pharmacist services
- Same-day or overnight prescription delivery (subject to conditions)
- Remind you about refill and drug compliance policies
Financial Assistance
Managing a disease can threaten not just your physical well-being, but your financial life. Learn how we can help ease the burden.
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1332 North Federal Hwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
Pharmacy Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm
Phone: 866-778-8255
Fax: 800-432-6614
Infusion Fax: 866-398-2988