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Common Symptoms of Psoriasis

posted: Mar. 21, 2026.

A man scratching his hand affected by psoriasis with visible red, scaly patches.

At Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in Batavia, IL, serving Wheaton, St. Charles, Naperville, Elgin, Aurora, and DeKalb, IL, we help patients recognize psoriasis early and manage it with a Read more

Psoriasis Symptoms: More Than Just Dry Skin

posted: Jan. 18, 2026.

When someone mentions psoriasis, the first thing most people think of is "dry skin," but that description barely scratches the surface. Calling psoriasis just dry skin is like calling a Read more

Psoriasis Triggers: Identifying and Managing Flare-Ups

posted: Oct. 12, 2025.

Human elbow with red, scaly psoriasis patches

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people, often bringing both physical discomfort and emotional frustration. While the condition cannot be completely cured, understanding the triggers that Read more

How a Dermatologist Can Help You Manage Chronic Psoriasis

posted: Sep. 05, 2025.

Understanding Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to build up too quickly, leading to scaling, redness, and irritation. While the severity varies, the condition often cycles Read more

What is Psoriasis? Understanding the Skin Condition and Its Treatment Options

posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

Psoriasis-in-head-with-redness-in-scalp.

If you’ve noticed patches of dry, red, or scaly skin that just won’t go away, you may be dealing with psoriasis. At Advanced Dermatology & Mohs Surgery in Batavia, IL, Read more

Psoriasis Treatment Options

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells, leading to scaling, redness, and inflammation. While there’s no cure, various treatment options can effectively manage Read more

Understanding the Different Types of Psoriasis

posted: Aug. 14, 2024.

Psoriasis is a common skin condition. If you are suffering from psoriasis, you will be glad to know your dermatologist offers several effective ways to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. Read more

How To Deal With Your Psoriasis Symptoms

posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that manifests as an itchy rash with scaly patches, most commonly on the elbows, scalp, knees and trunk of the body. At Advanced Dermatology and Read more

How to Deal with Your Psoriasis Symptoms

posted: Jun. 23, 2022.

Learn more about psoriasis, its warning signs and how to treat it. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can impact a person’s appearance, health and quality of life. You Read more

How To Prevent Psoriasis From Spreading?

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Preventing the spread of itchy, red, scaly patches can be a challenge when you have psoriasis. Fortunately, your dermatologist in Batavia, IL, Dr. Sharon Horton, offers treatments that can slow Read more

What Exactly Is Psoriasis?

posted: Mar. 25, 2020.

Do you have scaly patches of dry, itchy skin that linger and flare up from time to time? If you answered yes, then you may be suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis Read more

Dealing With Psoriasis

posted: Nov. 06, 2019.

Psoriasis doesn’t just impact someone’s appearance but it can also affect someone’s quality of life. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that leads to itching, burning patches of skin known Read more

What is Psoriasis?

posted: Mar. 05, 2019.

What is Psoriasis? Have you been experiencing bumpy, white-scale-topped patches of red skin erupting over certain parts of your body? These itchy, sometimes painful plaques could be the result of an Read more

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