Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition that produces well-defined red plaques covered with silvery scales — most commonly on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. It affects roughly 1–2% of Indians and is often misdiagnosed as eczema or fungal infection, leading to years of incorrect treatment.

At Orange Skin Clinic, our dermatologists confirm the diagnosis clinically (and with biopsy when needed) and then design a stepwise plan based on disease severity, body surface area involved, joint involvement (psoriatic arthritis) and patient lifestyle.

For mild disease (under 5% body surface), topical therapy is highly effective: vitamin D analogues (calcipotriol), mid-to-high potency steroids in cycles, coal tar, salicylic acid for scalp, and emollients. For moderate disease, we add narrow-band UVB phototherapy delivered in-clinic 2–3 times per week. For severe or treatment-resistant disease, modern biologic therapy (anti-TNF, anti-IL-17, anti-IL-23) offers near-clear skin for the majority of patients.

We also screen for and manage psoriasis comorbidities — metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk and depression — because psoriasis is a systemic condition, not just skin-deep.

If you have been struggling with itchy, scaly patches that flare with stress or weather changes, do not self-treat. Book a consultation for psoriasis treatment in Tirunelveli and start an evidence-based plan.