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Adult psoriasis is an uncomfortable and unpredictable skin condition characterized by red, itchy patches and silvery scales. There is no cure, but emerging treatment approaches are proving to be effective in managing the condition.

Understanding adult psoriasis

With adult psoriasis, the skin cells multiply more quickly than they should. This causes a buildup of skin cells on the surface, in the form of raised, red plaques and white scales.

The disease tends to come and go, with various periods of remissions and flare-ups. And although it is harmless and not contagious, there can be a stigma involved for some patients because psoriasis can be so disfiguring.

Psoriasis causes + triggers

The majority of the current research indicates that adult psoriasis is caused by an inherited abnormality in the immune system. The condition very commonly runs in families.

Once you’re diagnosed with psoriasis, a number of outside factors can trigger a flare-up or aggravate the condition, including:

  • Stress
  • Heavy alcohol use
  • Trauma
  • Injured skin
  • Streptococcal Infection
  • Smoking
  • Certain medications

Current Treatment Options

Topical medications

Creams and ointments can effectively treat mild to moderate psoriasis for many patients. These approaches include corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, anthralin, salicylic acid and coal tar, among others.

Light Therapy

If your psoriasis covers a large portion of your body, light therapy may be recommended. This approach exposes the affected area with artificial or natural ultraviolet light.

Oral + injected medications

Severe psoriasis is often treated with oral or injected medications. Many of these solutions have side effects, so they are typically only prescribed for brief periods or once alternative treatment approaches have failed.

Active Adult Psoriasis Studies

At Unison, we are currently recruiting participants for two exciting studies evaluating the efficacy of new treatment approaches for managing adult psoriasis.

Study 1

  • Length of trial: 58 weeks
  • Age range: 18 and older
  • Treatment: Testing the efficacy of a new injectable biologic medication

Study 2

  • Length of trial: 10 weeks
  • Age range: 18 and older
  • Treatment: Testing the efficacy of a new topical medication

All of our clinical trials are free of cost. No medical insurance is necessary and you may be compensated for your participation.

Join our patient database

If you’re interested in joining one of our current or upcoming adult psoriasis clinical trials, please join our patient database today. We will review your information and reach out for a consultation if you qualify for the study.

Schedule a Consultation

Interested in participating in Clinical Trials? At Unison Medicine, we are constantly launching exciting clinical trials that are designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new treatment approaches and drugs for conditions such as psoriasis, kidney disease, foot fungus, Tinea Pedis, Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea & IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

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