Psoriasis Treatment in Prague 6 — From Topical Care to Biologic Therapy
Psoriasis is a lifelong condition, but it is not a condition you have to simply live with. We assess how severe and how widespread it is, treat it according to that severity, and for more severe forms we assess your eligibility for biologic therapy and prepare the referral to a specialist centre.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease with a hereditary basis. It is not an infection and it is not caused by poor hygiene — the immune system drives skin cells to renew far faster than they should, which produces the characteristic raised, scaling plaques. It commonly affects the scalp and the nails, and these are often the sites patients find hardest to live with, even when the total area involved is small.
Treatment follows severity. Mild forms are managed with topical preparations. More extensive disease calls for systemic treatment. For moderate to severe psoriasis where topical and systemic treatment have not been enough, biologic therapy is the option that has changed outcomes most in the last two decades — these are drugs targeted at a specific part of the inflammatory response, given by injection.
We also always ask about joints. Psoriasis can involve the joints as well as the skin, and psoriatic arthritis changes both the urgency and the choice of treatment. Untreated joint involvement can cause permanent damage, so it is not a question we skip.
We assess eligibility for biologic therapy, prepare the documentation and hand you over to a biologic therapy centre at a faculty hospital we work with, where the treatment is administered. Your ongoing dermatological care stays with us.
Psoriasis is treated at our clinic by MUDr. Věra Víšková, a board-certified dermatovenerologist specialising in biologic therapy.
How the appointment works
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A conversation about the course — when the disease started, how it changes over time, what you have taken and how it limits you day to day.
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Examination of the skin including the scalp and the nails, and assessment of how much of the body is involved.
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A question about joint problems — psoriasis can involve the joints, and that changes the approach.
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A treatment plan matched to severity, from topical to systemic.
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For more severe forms, assessment of eligibility for biologic therapy and preparation of the documentation for the centre.
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Regular follow-ups, at which we assess the effect and adjust the treatment.
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Who performs the procedure
FAQ
Who treats psoriasis at your clinic?
Psoriasis treatment is led by MUDr. Věra Víšková, a board-certified dermatovenerologist specialising in biologic therapy. We provide both topical and systemic treatment, and for more severe forms we assess eligibility for biologic therapy and hand you over to a partner centre at a faculty hospital.
What is biologic therapy for psoriasis and who is eligible?
Biologics are drugs targeted at a specific part of the inflammatory response, given by injection. They are intended for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis in whom topical and systemic treatment has not been enough. We assess eligibility based on the extent of involvement, the impact on your life and your treatment so far.
Is biologic therapy covered by health insurance?
Yes, where the criteria are met it is covered by public health insurance. The treatment itself is administered by biologic therapy centres at faculty hospitals our doctors work with — we assess eligibility, prepare the documentation and refer you there.
Do I need a referral from another dermatologist?
No, you can book directly. If you have been treated for psoriasis elsewhere, please bring your previous medical reports and a list of the medication you have taken — when eligibility for biologic therapy is being assessed, a documented treatment history matters.
Is psoriasis contagious?
No. Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease with a hereditary basis. It is not transmitted by touch, by sharing a towel or in a swimming pool. It is the most common worry patients arrive with, and it is entirely unfounded.