How do dermatologists treat psoriasis? If you have psoriasis, your dermatologist will create a treatment plan that meets your individual needs. An individualized treatment plan has many benefits. It can relieve symptoms like itching. It can help you see clearer (or clear) skin. It can also prevent psoriasis from worsening. To create an individualized plan, your dermatologist will consider the: Type(s) of psoriasis you have Places psoriasis appears on your body Severity of the psoriasis Impact psoriasis has on your life Other medical conditions you have Medications you are taking The goals of psoriasis treatment are to: Relieve symptoms like itch Improve your skin health by removing scale and clearing psoriasis Treat nail changes if you have them Reduce joint pain if you also have psoriatic arthritis