05 Jan Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque Psoriasis
What is Plaque Psoriasis?
Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin. As your immune system turns against you and begins to attack healthy skin cells, inflamed, scaly patches will begin forming on your skin in various locations throughout your body.
These scaly patches of skin, known as plaques will appear as red or pink patches covered with silvery scales. On dark skin, plaques can appear thicker, ranging from dark brown, purple, or light gray.
Plaque psoriasis can cause severe physical and emotional discomfort and distress to those living with the condition. Psoriasis plaques are often painful and itchy. When visible, many people living with plaque psoriasis are mistreated and bullied by those that interact with them due to the appearance of their skin.
Common Symptoms of Plaque Psoriasis Include:
- Scaly or crusty dandruff on the scalp
- Intermittent rashes that vary in color with a scaly or build.
- Patches of skin that appear scaly and inflamed and may crack, bleed, or itch.
- Patches of rashing or scaly skin merge to form bigger areas of affected skin.
- Pitting and cracking of toenails and fingernails.
While not fatal, 30% of people with plaque psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis which causes inflammation and deformities in the joints of the hands and feet. Luckily, psoriasis can be treated and managed through lifestyle changes and a combination of different therapies and medications.
How is Plaque Psoriasis Treated?
The first line of defense in the treatment of plaque psoriasis is topical ointments. Most commonly, corticosteroids will be prescribed to help reduce the body’s immune response, giving your skin the chance to heal.
For moderate to severe cases of psoriasis, medical professionals may also try phototherapy and oral medications to reduce flare-ups. If traditional oral medications are not working, your doctor may prescribe you a biologic.
Biologic infusions can be more effective for those suffering from moderate to severe psoriasis. As an Intravenous therapy (IV), biologics bypass the digestive tract, allowing these medications to maintain their potency and effectiveness.
We Offer
- Cimzia
- Ilumya
- Remicade
- Renflexis
- Stelara
Why Pure Infusion Suites
At Pure Infusion Suites, we are experts at providing patients with a comfortable, patient-obsessed infusion experience. Our clinical model guarantees we never go above a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Each Pure Infusion Suite is equipped with a 55-inch flatscreen TV, WiFi access, comfortable recliners, and food and beverages catered to our patient’s desires.
Financial Aid & Co-pay Assistance
The patient experience at Pure Infusion Suites is unparalleled compared to the industry standards, especially when it comes to reducing costs for payers and patients.
On Average, care at an ambulatory infusion center costs 53% less than infusion services offered at hospitals. We further increase affordability by offering co-pay assistance and other financial aid programs to our patients to lessen their burdens.
Patient Stories
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It's almost a spa experience you don't want to leave.
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an environment that is conducive to one feeling just the opposite. I highly recommend the staff and organization".
PURE has found a way to put patient care First!!! With knowledgeable empathetic experienced staff to Private rooms with the ambiance and amenities of a 5 star Hotel!!!
A diagnoses requiring infusions is scary. I feel optimistic that my treatment requiring infusions in an environment like PURE Will smooth the road to a successful outcome for my overall health. Feeling Grateful………
When I arrived, I was introduced to Holly who was going to be giving me my infusion. Holly was great to work with. She was professional, informative, and approachable.
Finally, the suites were fully decked out with whatever you may need. Drinks, snacks, wifi, TV. The chairs were amazingly comfy.
I'm a huge fan and they have another loyal customer!
Additionally, the staff is way more helpful in my opinion in working with your insurance and communicating the progress of everything with you than other locations.
At a time in our history where healthcare workers are severely overworked and there is a shortage of workers at every office, I am happy to say that here at Pure Infusions, they are not only fully staffed, but are joyful and totally appreciate the opportunity to take care of you! I cannot say enough good things about Pure Infusions in Eugene, Oregon. They are the new kids on the block, but they have found a recipe for success that will leave all the others in the dust! Thank you Pure Infusion Centers, we look forward to coming back for her next treatment! Such a great team!!!
Thank you for finding solutions and providing me with top-notch care.
If you get IV infusions of any sort, check this place out. I'd bet money you will never go back to a hospital or other facility.
The offices were clean and very well organized. They were able to accommodate every request to make me comfortable, and they even had water and snacks for my husband and I. They get a thumbs up all the way around. Great job!! Your customer service is impeccable. Kudos.
Thank you all so much! You have been the best part of this experience!
OMG, it's best thing we could have done. This infusion center is determined to make you feel as comfortable as possible for an uncomfortable situation. The staff was amazingly nice, the suite was beautiful, the service was amazing, and the nurse did an amazing job. They seriously went out of their way for us.
Let's face it hospitals are not friendly places! They are sterile, uncomfortable and miserable.
Pure Infusion Suites of Eugene makes the best of a bad situation.
We would highly recommend!
made sure she was comfortable during the infusion and took the time to answer questions. The private rooms are really nice with your own TV/Netflix to pass the time. It's worth the drive to have my daughter's infusion at Pure Infusion.
Highly recommend.
From a customer service standpoint they are amazing as well. The girl at the front desk was so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the start and helped me sign up for the copay program for my medication.
They provide a pillow, plush blanket, a TV with streaming options, snacks, drinks and even buy you lunch. I joked with Natalie that it felt like a "white glove" or "first class experience."
I think providing those options adds to the patient experience in the sense that you feel comfortable and therefore less nervous. Natalie took great care of me during and especially after my infusion to make sure I was truly good to go before leaving their care.
Thank you all for a great experience. If I have to sit through infusions, at least it was with style, class, and real care!
The number #1 thing to me and one of the most important is their staff. Their staff is amazing, and some of the nicest and friendly people you'll meet. They're great at what they do and you always leave feeling better than when you walked in.
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