At Heights Dermatology, we know how deeply chronic skin conditions can affect your life, physically, emotionally, and socially. This is why we provide innovative solutions like biologic therapies, which are changing how we treat complex skin conditions.
Biologic therapies are sophisticated medicines obtained through living things and are used to treat particular components of the immune system. In comparison to traditional systemic drugs that target the whole immune system, biologics are aimed at targeting the cause of the inflammation, and are therefore more directed and frequently more effective.
Common Conditions Treated with Biologic
Biologic therapies are mainly applied to treat moderate to severe skin conditions that have not been responsive to traditional medicines. These include:
- Psoriasis: A long-term autoimmune condition, in which the skin cells divide and grow faster than normal, causing scaly areas, swelling, and pain.
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Dry, itchy, inflamed skin that can be related to allergies or asthma.
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An uncomfortable skin condition that leads to abscesses and scarring, usually in places where the skin rubs against each other.
- Urticaria (Chronic Hives): Hives that may be itchy, swollen, and covered with welts that may last six weeks or longer.
Causes and Symptoms
These are recurring skin disorders, which are commonly based on malfunction of the immune system. Although genetics frequently contribute, environmental factors, such as allergens, stress, infections, or trauma to the skin, may also cause or exacerbate the symptoms.
- Psoriasis can appear as red raised plaques and have silvery scales, frequently on the scalp, elbows or knees.
- Atopic dermatitis is a type of dermatitis that begins in childhood and has symptoms of intense itching, redness, and cracking.
- Hidradenitis suppurativa may appear as painful bumps or bores under the skin, especially on the armpits or groin.
- Chronic urticaria is characterized by red welts that are itchy and migrate around the body with time.
These are immune-mediated conditions; therefore, traditional treatments do not always relieve them for long. However, biologics work on certain immune pathways and provide a more personalized approach to controlling symptoms and managing disease.
Contact Heights Dermatology in Houston for Relief
Biologic therapy might prove to be the solution you have been waiting for to address a chronic skin condition that has not been relieved by traditional treatment. Our dermatologists in Houston are experienced and available to assist you through the journey.
Contact us to schedule your consultation to find out whether biologic therapies are suitable options. We will enable you to take control of your skin and your life.
