According to current studies, more than eight million Americans (and 125 million people worldwide) have psoriasis. And yet, despite its prevalence, it’s a skin condition that’s largely still misunderstood—not to mention misidentified given its similarities to eczema, a much more common skin condition that affects 31.6 million people in the U.S..
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We asked Dr. Snehal Amin, board certified dermatologist, fellowship trained dermatologic surgeon and laser specialist to answer common questions our patients ask about laser hair removal and other types of hair removal in general. Here are the answers!
I am often asked if Botox should be used preventatively and at what age is it best to begin these treatments. How can one assess who is a good candidate for preventative Botox injections?
> What is acne, and how do fungal and bacterial acne differ? Fungal and bacterial organisms are normal inhabitants of our skin. Just like our gut microflora, the skin microbiome is very important, complex and not well-understood (copyright Dr. Amin :-) ).
There are many biologic medications that are used to treat severe cases of chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Examples include Enbrel, Humira, Stelara, Cosentyx, Taltz, Tremfya, Skyrizi, Remicade, Siliq, Ilumya, and Dupixent.
Skin rashes that keep coming back may be caused by an external allergen rather than eczema or psoriasis. Your dermatologist may recommend an evaluation for a condition called contact dermatitis.
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