It develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. New skin cells form in days rather than weeks. The body does not shed these excess skin cells. The skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin, causing patches of psoriasis to appear. Psoriasis may look contagious, but it’s not. This genetic autoimmune disease results in itchy, inflamed & red patches on the skin. Dr. Shah’s treatments comprise of topical and injection therapies as well as phototherapy. She encourages her patients to take an active role in managing this disease by giving them easy tips to reduce this disease.
