Biologic & Targeted Dermatology Treatments
Advanced options. Personal guidance.
When a chronic skin condition remains difficult to control, a more targeted treatment may help. Alpha Dermatology offers evaluation and ongoing management of biologic medications and other advanced therapies for eligible patients.
Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Daniel I. Shrager, our team in Sellersville and New Hope helps you understand the options, weigh the benefits and risks, and choose a plan that fits your medical needs.
What are biologic and targeted therapies?
Biologics act on specific parts of the immune system involved in inflammation. They are usually given by injection or infusion. Other targeted treatments, including certain oral medications, work through different pathways and are not biologics.
These treatments are not interchangeable. The right choice depends on your diagnosis, age, disease severity, other health conditions, and response to previous treatment.
Psoriasis
For appropriate patients, biologics can help control the inflammation that drives psoriasis. Options discussed at our practice may include medicines such as Skyrizi, Tremfya, Taltz, or Bimzelx, as well as other biologic and oral treatments.
We consider the location and extent of your psoriasis, its effect on daily life, and any joint symptoms. Treatment goals may include clearer skin, less discomfort, and better long-term disease control.
Atopic dermatitis
Moderate to severe eczema may need treatment beyond topical creams. Biologics such as Dupixent and other targeted therapies may be appropriate for some patients. We discuss options based on itch, flares, sleep disruption, and your medical history.
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of hair loss. For selected patients with severe disease, oral JAK inhibitors such as Olumiant or Litfulo may be considered. These are targeted medicines rather than biologics, and they require careful evaluation and monitoring.
Hair regrowth takes time and is not guaranteed. We discuss realistic goals and how we will assess your response.
Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis causes intensely itchy, persistent bumps. Targeted therapies such as Dupixent or Nemluvio may help eligible patients reduce itch and improve skin lesions. We also address skin care and the cycle of itching and scratching.
Choosing treatment with care
Before starting an advanced medication, we review your health history, current medicines, prior treatments, and any relevant infection screening, vaccinations, or laboratory tests. We explain how treatment is given, what improvement may look like, and which symptoms to report.
Risks differ by medication. Some treatments increase infection risk. Certain oral JAK inhibitors carry boxed warnings, including risks of serious infection, blood clots, major cardiovascular events, cancer, and death. We discuss the warnings relevant to your treatment and personal risk factors before you decide.
Follow-up care helps us monitor safety and response. Insurance requirements, specialty pharmacy arrangements, and out-of-pocket costs also vary, so we review the practical steps involved in getting started.
Explore the next step in your care
If your current treatment is not meeting your needs, schedule a consultation. Bring your medication list and treatment history so we can review appropriate options together.
Prefer to call? Sellersville: (215) 257-0196 · New Hope: (215) 862-6000.
