JUVENIS treatment for psoriasis

Psoriasis treatment in Vienna

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by a malfunction of the body's immune system. In those affected (approx. 2% of the world's population), the skin renews itself eight times faster than normal. The immune cells are over-activated and release inflammatory factors in the skin, resulting in scaly, red, sharply defined areas and itching.

Through years of research into treatment options for psoriasis, Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp and Dr. Christine Bangert are considered psoriasis experts and have even been awarded the Heinrich Auspitz Prize.

Psoriasis on the hairline

Forms of psoriasis

Psoriasis vulgaris

Is the most common form (around 90% of all sufferers), also known as plaque psoriasis (usually on the knees, elbows and back)

Psoriasis inversa

Occurs in body folds (armpits, abdominal folds, anal and genital area, under the breast)

Psoriasis capitis

Also known as scalp psoriasis (on the hairy part of the head)

Nail psoriasis

Occurs in about half of all psoriasis patients; can lead to changes in the nail structure or even destruction of the nail plate

Drop-shaped psoriasis

Mostly in children after streptococcal infection (spots all over the body)

Pustular psoriasis

Yellowish pustules on the psoriasis lesions

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

Possible side effects of psoriasis

Affected people are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders and obesity. In addition to the skin symptoms, around one in four psoriasis patients also suffer from psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory joint disease that causes swelling and pain.

Due to the severe itching and the visually unattractive affected areas of skin, this disease also causes psychological distress, which can lead to depression.

Psoriasis trigger

What factors can promote the onset of psoriasis?

  • Stressful situations

  • Skin irritation

  • Nicotine & Alcohol

  • Various medications (rheumatism medication, medication for high blood pressure)

  • Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause, puberty)

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

What can be done to reduce the risk of an outbreak?

  • Limit nicotine and alcohol consumption, preferably abstain from them

  • Reduce excess weight

  • Pay attention to your diet

  • Physical and mental relaxation

  • Do not shower/bathe too hot, use skin-friendly products

  • Apply cream daily

  • Vacation by the sea

Treatments & therapies for psoriasis

What medical treatment options are available for psoriasis?

Although psoriasis cannot be cured, there are already several ways to significantly reduce the symptoms. Good skin care products in the form of moisturizing creams, ointments and lotions can improve the condition of the skin and prolong the period without symptoms.

There are various treatment options depending on the degree of severity:

  • Topical treatments (local therapies)

    They are usually the first step in psoriasis treatment. These include various ointments and creams containing urea and cortisone, vitamin D preparations as well as combined products containing vitamin D and cortisone.

  • Light therapies (UV irradiation)

    Exposing the skin to UV light (natural or artificial) has an immunomodulating effect and reduces the unusually fast rate of cell division of skin cells that is typical of psoriasis. Light therapy is used when the skin no longer responds to local therapies.

  • Systemic medication

    For moderate and severe psoriasis, when neither topical treatments nor UV radiation help, drug therapies (retinoids, methotrexate, ciclosporin A, fumaric acid or apremilast) are used.

  • Biologics

    are among the systemic treatment options. They are administered in the form of injections under the skin or intravenously. Biologics are biotechnologically produced drugs that intervene in the immunological processes in the body. By specifically blocking certain messenger substances of the immune system, inflammatory processes are stopped and symptoms are significantly reduced. Examples include TNF-a antagonists such as infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab, the interleukin 12/23 antagonist ustekinumab and the interleukin 17A antagonist secukinumab.

Psoriasis on the elbows and knees

Costs

Treatment Price
First appointment psoriasis € 190

Testimonials

6 testimonials Psoriasis treatment Vienna at JUVENIS

Skin irritation in the pubic area

Woman (20-30 years): "Dr. Kopp gave me a very warm welcome at the initial consultation and is [...]

Finally symptom-free after 20 years with psoriasis!

Dear psoriasis patients! Dear Dr. Kopp! My name is Mr. F. and I [...]

My psoriasis has virtually disappeared visually

Mr. B. (31 years old): "The best care and friendly people. I have been suffering from psoriasis for years [...].

Further experience reports on the psoriasis service "

Study by Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp

Blockade of IL-23 as a therapeutic option for psoriasis

A clinical study by associate professor Dr. Tamara Koppand Dr. Christine Bangert shows that the targeted blockade of a specific messenger substance of the immune system (IL-23) improves the skin symptoms of psoriasis. This messenger substance also plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.

She was awarded the Heinrich Auspitz Prize for this research and is considered a psoriasis expert.

The anti-IL-23 antibody is not yet approved for the treatment of psoriasis.

Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp, psoriasis expert

Team

Dermatologist Dr. Tamara Kopp from Juvenis in Vienna

Associate Prof. Dr. med. Tamara Kopp

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Christine Bangert, specialist in dermatology and venereology

Surgeon Dr. med. Christine Bangert

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Curriculum vitae
Dermatologist Dr. Elli Katherina Greisenegger at JUVENIS in Vienna

OÄ. Dr. med. Elli Katherina Greisenegger

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Curriculum vitae

Dr. med. Tamara Arnoldner

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Curriculum vitae

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