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Psoriasis Treatment Reviewed by Atlanta Dermatologist Kirk D. Saddler, M.D.
Atlanta dermatologist, Kirk D. Saddler, M.D. has published information about psoriasis treatment to his own website. Dr. Saddler’s patient education library provides treatment options, including non-prescription topical psoriasis medications, prescription topical psoriasis medications, oral psoriasis medications, Phototherapy, combination therapy, rotating therapies and biologics for psoriasis.
Biologics for psoriasis (also called “disease-modifying therapy” or “immunomodulators”) are a relatively new treatment option for people with moderate to severe psoriasis. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune system, such as T cells or TNF (tumor necrosis factor), a chemical used to transmit messages between immune cells. This focused approach reduces the likelihood of side effects seen with medications that affect the entire immune system.
Dermatologists will recommend one or more psoriasis treatments depending on type of psoriasis , the location (scalp, trunk, hands feet, etc.) , the severity of the psoriasis, results of previous treatments , the ease or convenience of a treatment and possible side effects of treatment options.
Dr. Kirk Saddler practices at Gwinnett Dermatology P.C. in Snellville, GA.
He earned his Bachelor of Science & Physiology at Michigan State University in 1988. He went on to get his Medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH in 1997.
Dr. Saddler completed his dermatology Training at Brown Medical School and served as Chief Resident there from 2000-2001. He is a Board certified Dermatologist and a current member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, The Medical Association of Georgia, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Dermatology Foundation.
Dr. Kirk Saddler joins other Atlanta area dermatologists that use the Vivacare patient education service to help patients and local community learn about their health and treatment options.
