Patients come from across the United States and international locations to receive unique treatment approaches available at the University of Michigan. In all cases, whether inpatient, day-treatment or outpatient, therapy is tailored to the needs of the patient. A treatment program is developed from therapies such as systemic medications, psoralen photochemotherapy, and the modified Goeckerman regimen - which includes topical creams and medications, scalp treatments and ultraviolet therapy. Most patients see excellent improvement in their skin within weeks, with remissions often lasting several months to a year or more. As an alternative to hospitalization, the department has developed the Dermatology Treatment Center , an innovative facility that provides intensive treatment without the expense of a hospital stay.
Care is provided six days of the week for approximately three weeks.
Patients may commute to the Dermatology Treatment Center or stay, without additional cost, in the Medical Center's on-site hotel, the Med Inn. Emphasis is placed on wellness, education and social support, individualized nursing care, and social work services. Amenities to make patients comfortable include a kitchen, recreational facilities and free parking. Psoriasis patients also receive care on an outpatient basis in our Phototherapy Unit or through therapy plans we recommend to their community physicians. This web-site and its resources are designed for educational purposes only and are not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services.