Psoriasis Infusion and Treatment Centers

Interested in Scheduling a Treatment for Psoriasis at a Novella Infusion Center?

What is Psoriasis (PsO)?

Psoriasis is a chronic disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well. These distinct dry, scaly skin patches, often referred to as plaques, can be itchy and painful. Psoriasis’s cause is not well understood, but flare ups can develop due to a trigger like stress or an infection and can negatively affect the patient’s life both physically and psychologically. The most common form of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, affects up to 8 million people in the US.

How Psoriasis is Managed Through Novella Infusion Therapy

Plaque psoriasis symptoms, like other autoimmune diseases, can be managed through topical creams, oral medications or infusion treatments. For moderate to severe cases of psoriasis, Novella Infusion centers can administer medication via a catheter that drips the medication directly into the patient’s blood stream, or via injection, usually into the thigh or abdomen. Depending on the therapy, patients can see clearer skin within several months, with many seeing results sooner.

Novella Infusion Therapies for Psoriasis

What to Expect at my Psoriasis Treatment

At Novella Infusion, our onsite nurse practitioners can treat psoriasis using infusions or a subcutaneous injection. The biologic medication dosage is determined using the body weight of the patient at the time of dosage. When the patient receives an IV, a single IV dose will be administered over a period of about two hours. Subcutaneous injection appointments will be shorter, and the medication is administered through an injection to the thigh or abdomen. The Novella Infusion Nurse Practitioner overseeing treatment will watch for signs of allergic reaction.

How to Prepare for a Psoriasis Infusion

Please ask your physician if any temporary medical conditions, such as a cold or the flu, should prevent you from receiving your infusion.

Drink plenty of water. Being well hydrated will make it easier to start your IV.

Avoid excessive amounts of coffee, as it can be dehydrating.

Bring a list of current medications you are taking.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Because some visits may be rather long, you may bring books or one friend to chat with. We have light snacks, Wi-Fi and tablets available on site.

Due to the nature of the drugs administered, small children are not permitted.

If you have any additional questions about your upcoming visit, please call your local Novella infusion center.

Resources for Patients Living with Psoriasis

National Psoriasis Foundation