Did you know that August is #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth? According to the @aadskin1, about 2% of people living in the US have psoriasis, a condition that causes dry, thick, raised patches on the skin. A reputable #dermatologist can diagnose the condition by asking questions about your health and examining your skin, scalp, and nails. Your health care provider might then take a small sample of skin (biopsy) for examination under a microscope. Treatment options for #psoriasis include: ✅ Topical treatments such as corticosteroids, retinoids, vitamin D analogues, calcineurin inhibitors, salicylic acid, coal tar, and anthralin. ✅ Light therapies such as heliotherapy, Goeckerman therapy, UVB broadband, UVB narrowband, Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA), and excimer laser. ✅ Oral or injected medications such as steroids, retinoids, biologics, methotrexate, and cyclosporine. Learn more about diagnosing and treating psoriasis during next year's #SCALEMeeting! We'll be back in Nashville next year from May 17-21, 2023. scalemusiccity.com #psoriasistreatment #psoriasis #scale2023 #psoriasisawareness #psoriasiscommunity #psoriasisrelief #dermatology #psoriasislife #psoriasisproblems #psoriasishealing #eczema #nashville #skincare #psoriasiscure #psoriasissupport #eczemarelief #scalemeeting