Aspirus Medford Hospital issued the following announcement on Oct. 29
125 million people worldwide have psoriasis according to the World Psoriasis Day consortium.
And there is no cure for it, yet. World Psoriasis Day is Friday, October 29 which aims to teach the public about the disease.
“Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that typically causes red, itchy, scaly patches, commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp,” says Dr. Stephen Lewellis. “There are several different types of psoriasis, and it can flare up for a few weeks or months at a time. It can even cause swelling and pain in the joints, which is called psoriatic arthritis.”
One should contact their medical provider if they think they have psoriasis or if their diagnosed psoriasis:
- Becomes severe or widespread
- Causes discomfort and pain
- Causes concern about the appearance of your skin
- Leads to joint problems, such as pain, swelling or inability to perform daily tasks
- Doesn't improve with treatment
Aspirus dermatologists such as Dr. Lewellis specialize in dermatologic problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer and have extensive backgrounds and expertise in dermatology to provide you with the highest level of care available.
One can contact the Aspirus Dermatology Clinic at 715-847-2626 or visit the Aspirus website.
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