VIDEO VISITS AVAILABLE!!!

Get your concerns addressed while sheltering in place with our TELEMEDICINE option.
Washington Dermatology is now offering Scheduled Video Visits with Dr. Prussick and our other providers.
Easy to use – FACETIME OR ZOOM right from your cell phone or computer.
You can also send a photo or video of your condition in advance.

Rockville Office:
6163 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852
Call: 855-314-1424
Frederick Office:
7101 Guilford Drive #105, Frederick, MD 21704
Call: 443-947-3639

Psoriasis expert in the Rockville, MD area offers a variety of treatment options

Variety of treatment options from Psoriasis expert in the Rockville, MD

Psoriasis affects millions of Americans. Patients in the Rockville, MD area who are struggling with this condition often ask what can be done to treat it. Visiting an expert in the area is the first step in getting a proper diagnosis and learning about treatment options.

Diagnosis of psoriasis

Diagnosing psoriasis is often done through a physical examination. Dr. Ron Prussick can assess a patient’s skin to determine the type of psoriasis present. There are several types:

  • Guttate psoriasis
  • Pustular psoriasis
  • Erythrodermic psoriasis
  • Inverse psoriasis

The condition often develops due to excess inflammation. The immune system is overactive and results in the formation of psoriasis on the skin.

Treatment after diagnosis

There are many ways in which it can be effectively treated. Treatment for psoriasis varies greatly on the type and severity of psoriasis. Below are some of the most common treatments:

  • Biological medications – this medication is administered through injections
  • Systemic medications – sometimes, oral medication can control the condition
  • Phototherapy treatments – NBUVB (narrowband UVB) uses light for reduction of areas of psoriasis
  • Topical medications – certain medications can be applied directly to the skin to treat milder cases of psoriasis
  • Laser therapies – laser light can help with the reduction of psoriasis
  • We review diet and lifestyle changes that can help your immune system

Dr. Ron Prussick of Washington Dermatology Center is committed to assisting patients in achieving healthy, beautiful skin. He understands how embarrassing conditions such as psoriasis can be, and provides a wide range of treatment options. No two patients are alike, and by offering a selection of services for patients with psoriasis, individuals can have control over the treatment plan.

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Ronald B. Prussick, MD, FRCPC

Ronald B. Prussick, MD, FRCPC

Washington Dermatology Center is dedicated to providing patients with the best quality skin treatments in general and cosmetic dermatology to help them achieve all aesthetic and health-related skin goals.

The medical director, Dr. Ronald B. Prussick has decades of expertise in dermatology with extensive training in laser treatments and psoriasis treatments. The rest of the staff comprise of Dr. Mary Piazza Maiberger and Dr. Jennifer Nguyen, who are qualified dermatologists specializing in areas like skin cancer treatments and dermatology surgery, and Dr. Henry Yan, PA-C, and Meryl Elyse Gudelsky, RN, who specialize in personalized skincare treatments.

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