Psoriasis is a type of noncontagious chronic dermatitis. The types of individuals that can be at risk for psoriasis has a mixture of genetic predisposition and types of environmental factors, individuals with immune regulation defects are most likely to obtain this condition; Most causes for psoriasis is unknown by doctors. Whithin this condition there is several different forms of psoriasis including; Guttate psoriasis- This type is most common in young children and individuals under 30, the characteristics of this condition appears as water drop sore that can be located on the trunk, legs, arms and scalp; these are viewed as fine scales.
Inverse psoriasis- This is a type of psoriasis that creates patches of red inflamed dermatitis, this
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All of the treatments for this condition are meant to
clear the skin up and reduce the inflammation it causes. The different types of treatments include;
Topical treatments
Topical treatments are used in ointment form, this is more recommended for sensitive areas such as face, wide spread patches and skin folds. When patches are on tougher skin doctors will prescribe a stronger corticosteroid prescription; these are used for short term flare ups. Some specific corticosteroids that doctors use are;
Vitamin D analogues- This type of medication is a synthetic form of vitamin D which slows the skin growth. This type treat moderate to mild psoriasis with aids with additional treatments.
Anthralin- This type of medication aids is reducing production of skin growth, and allows skin to be smoother by eliminating dry scales off the surface. This perscription is usually applied for a short period of time then washed off.
Topical retinoids- This type of medication is a vitamin A derivative that can decrease the inflammation of the sit of irritation, this type of medication can cause more sensitivity to
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This treatmwnt is introduced two to three times a week until the irritated skin has improved, this may be required to continue for a few weeks. The side effects of this type of treatment is more lasting and severe burns.
Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA)- This type of treatment is a form of photochemotherapy which is recommended taking psoralen before the exposure of UVA light. UVA light penetrates deeper into the skin than UVB light; psoralen is a type of medication that allows the skin to be more responsive to the exposure and treatment.
Some medications can be injected or taken orally, this is also known as systemic treatment, these types of medication is only used for short periods due to severe side effects. Some medications include;
Retinoids- This type of medication is close to vitamin A, it helps aid with treatment if nothing works and psoriasis is too severe. Side effects include birth defects in pregnanct woman, lip inflammation and hair loss.
Methotrexate- This type of medication is taken orally, this decreases skin cell production and suppresses inflammation. The benefit of this treatment it may slow down the process of psoriatic arthritis. The side effects of this treatment include upset stomach, fatigue and loss of
As part of the acute flare management, it is important to use topical therapy as adjunctive strategy to 208 decrease pruritus and sooth the skin. Topical glucocorticoids can also be used to provide fast relief, 209 particularly in patients with localized disease. If infections are present, they need to be addressed to 210 decrease pruritus and allow maximum benefit of
Psoriasis entails a lasting inflammatory skin disorder made up of raised areas of thickened skin and lesions made up of dead skin cells. It’s gamut of clinical composition results from the relationship of immunological factors, environmental and hereditary (Di Meglio, Villanova, & Nestle, 2014). This type of skin issue can have various degrees of seriousness from being slightly noticeable to influencing an individual’s life quality. Treatment doesn't rely on upon the specific sort, it relies on the complication of the skin disorder. Being an endless disorder, it has a repetitive nature with the worsening stage, described by unmistakable appearances of manifestations, exchanging the remission phase, and side effects get milder or are not felt
The physician, Galen identified psoriasis as a skin disease through clinical observation. He was the first to call the disease psoriasis. The Greeks has a word for it -psora meaning “to itch”. In 1809, Dr. Robert Willan first recognized psoriasis as a specific clinical entity. Psoriasis is knows as a skin order that forms thick,red, bump patches that are covered with silvery scales. They can appear anywhere on the body,but mostly on the scalp,elbows,knees, and lower back of the body. No one really knows the cause of the disease. However, experts do believe that it has something to do with the immune system that causes inflammation that is triggering new skin cells.
Psoriasis is a skin disease of the integumentary system that has no cure. This skin disease can leave the outer layer skin red, itchy, with scaly patches. It can also lead to skin infections in severe cases. In the journal “A New Holistic Approach To Treating Psoriasis” by Colleen Mikula tells about psoriasis and the different treatments that are used to treat people with this disease.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder than can happen to most adults. Psoriasis happens when the cells rapidly build up on the surface of the skin causing the skin to become thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful. These symptoms are often found on the elbows, knees, legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms and soles of the feet. However, they can also show up in other places as well, such as the fingernails, toenails, genitals and inside of the mouth. Psoriasis is a lifelong disease that can be treated.
Psoriasis is a common chronic autoimmune disorder that is characterized as having an immune-mediated inflammatory pathology which presents with skin lesions that vary in severity. Affecting nearly 3% of the world population (Jadali & Eslami 2014) the cause of psoriasis in not fully understood, but there is considerable evidence that points to genetic, environmental, and immunological factors that influence the disease.
Straightforward way of life changes including things like eating routine and practice can go about as colossal skin inflammation normal medications by keeping episodes from happening. Dermatitis is an unfavorably susceptible skin response. It by and large results as an irritation of the epidermis, or top layer of
Psoriasis is regarded as an autoimmune disease in which genetic and environmental factors have a significant role. The name of the disease is derived from Greek word „psora‟ which means „itch‟. Psoriasis is a non-contagious, dry, inflammatory and ugly skin disorder, which can involve entire system of person1. It is mostly inherited and mainly characterized by sharply marginated scaly, erythematous plaques that develop in a relatively symmetrical distribution. The most commonly affected sites are the scalp, tips of fingers and toes, palms, soles, umbilicus, gluteus, under the breasts and genitals, elbows, knees, shins and sacrum2. This disease is chronic in nature with a tendency to relapse. In this disease, the skin keeps scaling as flakes
• Do not apply any medicine, cream, or lotion to the treated area unless told to do so by your health care provider.
Psoriasis is a dermatological condition that is chronic and progressive. It affects almost all surface of the body. It is associated with excessive growth of skin on the affected areas like the nails, palms, soles, elbows, knees, trunk, abdomen and back. There is no cure available as on date, but there are measures and medications that can help to decrease the vigorous symptoms which affect the quality of life which makes the patient feel negative and depressed. It is not contagious, many a times due to ignorance psoriasis patients are isolated for fear of getting infected by the family members. The dramatic representation of an uncontrolled psoriasis really affects the social life and employment prospects of the patient feeling the patient
The two steroid free products were proven to even work in infants three months old. The Body Cream creates an ease to the skin in a number of ways. By using this cream, you would feel a complete change in a matter of days or weeks. Flares are reduced by using the treatment and also using these you avoid the risk of having to use a steroid that could damage you in many ways especially in infants and children. These were designed to treat eczema and studies show that they are doing exactly what they were designed to
Psoriasis is a poorly understood condition best known for its negative impact on the skin. Its best known symptom is scaly, dry patches of itchy skin.
Psoriasis is a skin disease and was first perceived as a distinct disease as early as 1808 [39]. The name derives from the Greek “psora” meaning “to itch” [40]. The patients suffer impaired quality of life similar to or worse than patients with other chronic diseases such as ischemic heart disease and diabetes [41]. Over the past 20 years, understanding of the disease mechanisms has most significantly and several effective development of drugs for treatments to be developed. However, we still lack a cure for this common and enigmatic disease and many patients experience significant side effects including skin cancers in non-lesional skin, abnormal renal function and liver abnormalities. It is anticipated that the identification of genes or antigens responsible for the occurrence of psoriasis will increase our understanding of its nature and make it possible to design drugs to increase patient compliance and safety and to reduce medical costs.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that results in proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes and the infiltration of immune cells (1). The keratinized layers of dead skin do not slough-off as normal skin does; instead it builds up on the epidermis. The normal regulation of cell generation is hindered by the body. This disease affects over 1 – 2% of the general population and does not discriminate against any gender. There is no specific time that Psoriasis develops, but between the ages of 30 – 39 as well as 60
○ Diagnosis is based mainly on history, morphology and distribution of skin lesions and associated clinical signs 1