Etiology Psoriasis is a common (2% to 3% of the population), benign and life-long chronic inflammatory skin condition involving the skin, scalp, nails and sometimes joints (Mahajan & Handa, 2013). It is genetically transmitted with a 30% increased risk of first-degree relatives developing psoriasis and a 72% concordance between monozygotic twins (Habif, 2010; Mahajan & Handa, 2013). A genetic and hereditary (autosomal dominant with 60% penetration) basis for psoriasis is supported by the presence
Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder, easily identified by its symptoms of white, scaly skin and red lesions, though not so easily cured or understood. In psoriasis, skin cells mature faster than the body can shed them, causing a buildup. Although there are many theories as to what the cause of such a disease might be genetics, stress, or other triggers no one is quite sure why the disease occurs, or what could be a possible way to fully cure it. In this essay we will explore
Symptoms/ Diagnosis of the Pathology: Red, raised, dry, inflamed, scaly areas on the body and the pitting of the nails describe the common appearance of the pathological disease of psoriasis. Doctors often find it difficult to determine psoriasis because it is very similar to other skin disorders. There are several ways to confirm its medical diagnosis, dermatologist may analyze your skin, nails, and scalp (Langley, 2010). A dermatologist is a specialist trained in skin diseases. If not determined
Physiological Processes & Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is not contagious but has no cure. Psoriasis often presents as patches of thick red skin and silvery scales called plaque psoriasis. This proliferation of skin cells often affect the face, trunk, and extremities and have a familial tendency. Sudden onset is often triggered by stress, trauma, medications, or infection and is an equal opportunistic disease that manifests
“Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white silvery, or red patches of skin.” (WebMD, 2012) To uneducated individuals, they may look at a person with Psoriasis and think to stay away from them as it might be contagious. This disorder is not contagious, but it does affect a person with Psoriasis to go through social exclusion and discrimination. A mistaken trigger in the immune system is said to be the one of the causes of
The Effect of Psoriasis on Health-Related Quality of Life Introduction Psoriasis is a disease that greatly affects a small amount of the population. It is estimated that about 3-5% percent of the population is diagnosed with psoriasis (Yu, 2016; Pg. 1). Psoriasis is defined as a chronic inflammatory skin disease (Lahousen et al, 2016; Pg. 78). The disease creates, in most cases, rough dry patches or lesions on the skin surface. Multiple sights on the body can be affected ranging from the scalp
Psoriasis: The Genetic and Immune-Mediated Implications 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.
issues thus far. She is having some nausea and some fatigue, but otherwise no new or unusual symptoms, including no belly pain, cramping, bleeding, or spotting. Past Medical History Significant for acid reflux, diagnosed at the age of six. She was on Nexium for years, but has not been on it now since approximately 2012. In the past, she has had an EGD, as well as a colonoscopy for suspected IBS symptoms. She has a gastroenterologist in Massachusetts. She has not seen a gastroenterologist recently
Apremilast for Treatment of Recurrent Erythema Multiforme Introduction Recurrent erythema multiforme (EM) is an uncommon skin condition with unclear etiology considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction presenting commonly in young adults with distinctive targetoid skin lesions with or without mucosal lesions. These cases are typically treated with antiviral therapies or immunosuppressive agents in more extreme cases. We present a case of recurrent EM in a young adult that resolved completely after
Long-term Conditions Word Count: 2,200 This essay explores and reflects on the lived experiences of an elderly patient living with the long-term condition (LTC) of psoriasis. A case study is used to illustrate some of the key features of LTCs and the impact they can have on a patient’s physical, psychological and social state. It is also going to be looking at the effect some of the key features can have on a patients support network or family. In addition it will examine the nurses role