Ambulatory Infusion Center for Plaque Psoriasis
Find a ClinicHow is Plaque Psoriasis Diagnosed?
Treatment Options
The first line of defense in the treatment of plaque psoriasis is topical ointments. Most commonly, corticosteroids will be prescribed to help reduce the body’s immune response, giving your skin the chance to heal.
For moderate to severe cases, medical professionals may also try phototherapy and oral medications to reduce flare-ups. If traditional oral medications are not working, your doctor may prescribe a biologic. Biologic infusions can be more effective for those suffering from moderate to severe psoriasis. As an intravenous therapy (IV), biologics bypass the digestive tract, allowing these medications to maintain their potency and effectiveness.
Common Symptoms
Scaly or crusty dandruff on the scalp
Intermittent rashes that vary in color with a scaly build
Patches of skin that appear scaly and inflamed and may crack, bleed, or itch
Patches of rashing or scaly skin merge to form bigger areas of affected skin
Pitting and cracking of toenails and fingernails
What is Plaque Psoriasis?
DISEASE OVERVIEW
Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin. As your immune system turns against you and begins to attack healthy skin cells, inflamed, scaly patches will begin forming on your skin in various locations throughout your body.
These scaly patches of skin, known as plaques, will appear as red or pink patches covered with silvery scales. On dark skin, plaques can appear thicker, ranging from dark brown, purple, or light gray.
Plaque psoriasis can cause severe physical and emotional discomfort. Plaques are often painful and itchy. When visible, many people living with plaque psoriasis are mistreated and bullied due to the appearance of their skin.
While not fatal, 30% of people with plaque psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes inflammation and deformities in the joints of the hands and feet. Luckily, psoriasis can be treated and managed through lifestyle changes and a combination of different therapies and medications.
Plaque Psoriasis's Disease Therapies Administered at Pure Infusion
We Take Care of It All
Co-pay and Financial Assistance
- The Patient Access Coordinator in your local clinic will work with you to ensure that we have pre-authorizations from your insurance company to provide treatment to you with a medication that was prescribed by your physician.
- Once we have authorization, we will research which co-pay assistance programs are available to you.
- Our team will work with drug manufacturers and program directors to process your financial aid application. We will handle all of the paperwork and alert you if you are eligible for any co-pay assistance or financial aid programs.
Communicating With
Your Provider
- Your provider shares your unique care Plan with the Pure Team.
- We provide you with the top-tier infusion care you deserve.
- We provide detailed reports back to your provider following your infusion.
We focus on ensuring a personalized and private infusion experience for all of our patients.
