Psoriasis () is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. However, psoriasis has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, and treating high blood lipid levels may lead to improvement. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches appearing on the top first layer of the epidermis (skin). Some patients, though, have no dermatological symptoms. In plaque psoriasis, skin rapidly accumulates at these sites, which gives it a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees , but can affect any area, including the scalp , palms of hands and soles of feet, and genitals . In contrast to eczema , psoriasis is more likely to be found on the outer side of the joint. The disorder is a chronic recurring condition that varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) and can be seen as an isolated symptom. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis . Between 10-30% of all people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis. The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood, but it is believed to have a genetic component and local psoriatic changes can be triggered by an injury to the skin known as the Koebner phenomenon , see Koebnerisin . Various environmental factors have been suggested as aggravating to psoriasis, including stress , withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid , as well as other environmental factors, but few have shown statistical significance. There are many treatments available, but because of its chronic recurrent nature, psoriasis is a challenge to treat. Withdrawal of corticosteroids (topical steroid cream) can aggravate the condition due to the rebound effect of corticosteroids.
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i need to know details of a doctor specialised for psoriasis disease under skin problems
my uncle has a problem with psoriasis.so i need a very specialised doctor to consult .
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can silver nitrate help with psoriasis? will using silver nitrate cause problems with psoriasis? What can help control psoriasis? all my current meds not longer working
I started last summer after a sunburn with small,itchy pimple-like things all over my forearms that never really went away. Now it has turned into raised,reddened,itchy welts on my forearms...What is this and what can I do? I know it is not...
I am 29 yr old whit e female just graduated from college with my masters, very stressful time and planning a wedding in sept. I just broke out in pustules with some swelling on my hands. The soles of my feet have this...
I have a couple of red scaly patches on my upper right thigh on the outside. They are not itchy. I have been moisturising them for over a week now to little effect and wonder if there is something to worry about. I am...
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My 27 years old daughter was diagnosed Psoriasis this March. She was prescribed with topical steriod cream and was able to supress most of the plaque but never really clear it. The condition...
Hello, I would like to describe a very frustrating situation I'm going through. A few months ago I was diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. I started to make use of Klob - X (clobetasol propionate), I had psoriasis all...
hi sir i have psoriasis past 15 yrs. also diabetes past 10 yrs. im using homeopthic medicine for psoraisis nd taking zoryl m 2 and mopaday 30 for diabetes . psoriasis is cure when diabetes is under control but u know today life style is very tuff....
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My brother is 25 years old and he is paining with psoriasis from last 5 years, Doctors says that there is no medicine to cure this deases. right now he is following strict food habit. But still it is not getting cure advice to cure...
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vitilogo came for me wen i was 10 years old.now i am 25 years.,female.i had only 3 spots on legs.now in lips also coming.i am taking both melgain and tacrolimus oinment. in lips came only 5 months ago. i want full treatment on lips. i dont want to spread on any other part of the body.please give me remedy.i am losing confidence.shall i expose...
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Hello Doctor , My name is Dhanik from Bangalore, My Mother(48 years) is suffering from Psoriasis from around 7 years, we have tried many treatments in Bangalore, but it is not getting cured. I am scared of this diseases, IS it curable ? I heard about the PUVA treatment, could you please tell me how effective it is ? and is it available in...
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hi iam mother of two kids. i am 22yrs old, i use to look so fair and beautiful before marriage but now it is completly opposite, bcoz of it my hubby is not much intrested in me and it lets me down alot, so now i brought aloe dermadew, wil it increase my complexion without any harm, i have never used any cream or lotion before
My stomach grumbles like passin wind inside and when i want to pass wind i feel i have to strain like my bum hole sealed up. discomforting. plus when im on loo feel like need the biggest poo ever n not alot reall happens or shows. also my jole feels burnin itchy and when it unbareable i itch it plus a creamy residue on me boxers and a scent.and...
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I ve had a sore throat an keep getting colds for the last 2 months(since being rear ended in my truck n am seeing a chiropractor for neck and left shoulder pinched nerves), lymph nodes up both sides of my neck are swollen , I m having dizzy spells as well. And my severe plaque psoriasis has flared up BAD to the point it s starting on my face I...
I have arthritis and take aspirin . I would like to take an oil that does not thin the blood. I also have psoriasis , what can I safely take?
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I am an AA woman. We have to keep our scalp moisterized other wise our scalp dries out and becomes itchy and flakey. That being said my scalp is properly oiled but I still have itchy scalp. I am conscious of scatching my head at night during sleep . I am also scatching other places of my skin . I know I have candida that has been a life long on...
Hi i am a male 39 and have recently been to the GUM clinic and urologist to try to discover what is causing the seamen i produce being a strong fishy smell. This has only been present for the last 6-8 months and feel like i am banging my head against a wall with the doctors. I have asked if they would go through a process of elimination by...
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i hear they re caused by too much caffeine, but that s besides the point. my point is are they serious? or do all people get them every once in a while. i am not yet an adult
I have a strange rash that looks similar to psoriasis all over the outer sides of my breasts and across my lower stomach . It has spread all over my body and is now in my ears, behind them and on my face including my eyelids and forehead . It s getting painful. It showed up about 6 weeks ago and is progressively getting worse. It s driving me nuts!
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