Uncontrolled Psoriasis

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a multi-systemic, chronic, inflammatory disease, with the most common manifestations being in the skin and joints.4, 5 It is estimated that 1-3% of the population has psoriasis, though it may be less prevalent in Africa and Asia than other parts of the world.5 Psoriasis is further divided into different categories, the most common of which is plaque psoriasis, which affects 80-90% of patients with psoriasis.4 The defining characteristic of plaque psoriasis is 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

Have you ever had or witnessed someone with Eczema? Well it is not fun having or experiencing this skin disease. Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that cannot be cured and causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry, but it can be treated by dieting, home remedies, medications, and therapies. People coping with this disease try many forms of these treatments and even try to come up with some of their own treatments. Dealing with eczema can be a lifelong process for people who have it. Having

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

skin cells, but instead the skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin, causing thick red plaques covered with silvery scales. Psoriasis may look contagious, but it's not. When the immune system functions properly, the system protects the body against any “invaders” that might make you sick, such as bacteria, viruses or other pathogens. But in people with psoriasis, the immune system goes into action even without these invaders. Instead, the immune system fights the body’s own tissues. Although

“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

Adult health history Running Head Adult Health History Adult Health History and Examination Michelle Pierson, RN Grand Canyon University Health Assessment NRS 434-V Lisa Zamudio September 29, 2012 Health History and Examination |Michelle Pierson |9/26/2012 | |Client/Patient Initials: JP |Sex:F |Age:

Psoriasis is a noncommunicable, chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is characterized by hyperproliferation of epidermal cells, erythematous patches covered with a distinctive scale and incomplete differentiation of keratinocytes (WHO, Menter 2008, Ashcroft 2000). Depending upon the percent body area affected, psoriasis can be classified as mild (less than 3%), moderate (3-10%) and severe (more than 10%) (Krueger et al 2000,). The worldwide prevalence of psoriasis is around 2% while in developed

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

Background: Psoriasis Vulgaris is the commonest encountered type of psoriasis and it accounts for approximately 90% of cases. It occurs worldwide and has been on an increased trend in last decade. According to the World Health Organization report 2016 the prevalence of psoriasis in countries range between 0.09% and 11.43%. This shows that the disease is a global threat and approximately 120 millions of people suffer from psoriasis. The disease has been shown to have a complex genetic predisposition