Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition that can cause inflamed, scaly, itchy, or uncomfortable patches on the skin and may also affect the scalp, nails, and joints. Skin Glow Dermatology provides personalized psoriasis treatment in Brooklyn, NY for adults, teens, and children, with care guided by Yelena Terushkin, PA-C. Treatment may include topical medications, skin-care management, phototherapy, systemic therapies, and biologic treatment when appropriate. Insurance is accepted for eligible medical care, with self-pay options available for patients without coverage.
Skin Glow Dermatology provides personalized psoriasis evaluation and treatment in Brooklyn, NY for adults, teens, and children. Care is guided by Yelena Terushkin, PA-C and tailored to the type, severity, location, symptoms, treatment history, and possible joint involvement.
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated condition that can affect the skin, scalp, nails, and sometimes the joints. The goal of treatment is long-term control of inflammation, scaling, itching, discomfort, and flare frequency.
Psoriasis can look different from one patient to another. Some people develop a few localized plaques, while others have more widespread disease involving the scalp, nails, skin folds, or multiple body areas.
Raised inflamed plaques with scale, often affecting the elbows, knees, scalp, or lower back.
Smaller drop-like spots that may appear after certain infections, especially in younger patients.
Smoother red or irritated areas in skin folds, including the underarms, groin, or beneath the breasts.
Pitting, thickening, discoloration, or separation of the nail from the nail bed.
Scaling, itching, flaking, or plaques along the scalp and hairline.
Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, or tendon discomfort may occur in some people with psoriasis and should be evaluated promptly.
Psoriasis is influenced by the immune system and genetics, but individual flares may be affected by infections, stress, skin injury, weather changes, smoking, alcohol, weight, and certain medications. Triggers vary from person to person.
Tracking patterns can help identify what repeatedly precedes a flare. When symptoms overlap with another condition, a dermatology evaluation can help distinguish psoriasis from eczema, contact dermatitis, fungal infection, or another cause of itchy or inflamed skin.
Treatment depends on disease severity, affected areas, symptoms, previous therapies, other medical conditions, and whether there are signs of psoriatic arthritis.
Prescription creams, ointments, or solutions may be used for localized or milder psoriasis.
Moisturizing, gentle skin care, and trigger management can support comfort and reduce irritation.
Selected patients may benefit from medically supervised light-based treatment when appropriate.
Systemic medication may be considered for moderate-to-severe or difficult-to-control disease.
Biologic medications may be considered when clinically appropriate, with monitoring and insurance authorization as required.
Patients with possible psoriatic arthritis may need additional evaluation or coordinated care with another specialist.
Psoriasis can begin in childhood or adolescence. Treatment for younger patients is selected with age, body area, severity, comfort, school and activity needs, and medical history in mind.
Parents can also explore pediatric dermatology in Brooklyn for other common childhood skin concerns, including eczema, acne, rashes, and warts.
Psoriasis is a medical condition, so evaluation and medically necessary treatment may be covered by insurance. What you pay can depend on network status, copay, deductible, coinsurance, referrals, prior authorization, medication formulary rules, and the treatment selected.
For eligible same-day treatment, the initial consultation fee can be applied toward treatment. For many procedures or services, an initial quote may also be available before the consultation.
Hormonal changes, pregnancy, stress, medications, and sensitive-area involvement can affect how psoriasis is experienced and treated. Women who prefer a female dermatology provider can schedule with Yelena Terushkin, PA-C for private, individualized care.
Learn more about female dermatology care in Brooklyn and women’s medical and cosmetic skin-care options at Skin Glow Dermatology.
Skin Glow Dermatology is located at 480 Court St, Suite #103, Brooklyn, NY 11231, convenient to Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Red Hook, Gowanus, Park Slope, and Downtown Brooklyn.
Care is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish.
Book a psoriasis evaluation with Yelena Terushkin, PA-C at Skin Glow Dermatology on Court Street.
Updated: September 7, 2026
