Catania (13 May) – Psoriasis represents the most widespread inflammatory skin disease and affects at least 2 and a half million people in Italy – 2-3% of the population – of which approximately 150 thousand in Sicily. In Catania, a reference center specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis offers innovative diagnostic investigations and latest generation personalized therapies.
“Psoriasis is not just a skin disease, but a very complex multisystem immune-mediated pathology with a chronic-relapsing pattern – declares Dr. Maria Letizia Musumeci, dermatologist of the PO G. Rodolico of the AOU Policlinico ‘G. Rodolico -San Marco’ di Catania – Psoriasis must always be treated as its evolution is not predictable and it is important to avoid doing it yourself. These patients should contact expert dermatologists at psoriasis reference centers like ours, where, based on the characteristics of the disease and the patient’s general condition, targeted and personalized care based on the principle of holistic medicine will be implemented. The psoriasis treatment path aims, in fact, at the general well-being of the patient, aiming not only to reduce the symptoms, but also to improve his ability to carry out normal daily activities”.
The reference center for the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis in Catania is one of the few on the island authorized to prescribe all the latest generation biotechnological therapies which, if taken promptly, allow a significant improvement in the disease and in the quality of life. “The good news is that therapies have made great strides in the last 10 years – comments Dr. Dr Musumeci – Today, very effective therapeutic options are available that can change patients’ lives in a matter of weeks. Some of these are taken every three months and can help achieve completely clean skin in almost all patients after the first administrations, with results that are maintained over time.”
The clinic dedicated to psoriasis is active from Monday to Friday, and can be accessed by booking via CUP or dedicated clinic number. At the centre, located in via Santa Sofia n. 78, in addition to topical and traditional systemic therapies, it is possible to undergo therapies with biological drugs and small molecules as well as phototherapy. Numerous clinical trials on psoriasis are also conducted at the facility.
