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What does psoriasis do?
The most common sign of psoriasis is a psoriasis plaque, a raised,
red skin patch covered by a silvery-white coating. Eight out of 10
people with psoriasis have plaques. These patches can form anywhere
on your skin but are most likely to show up on your knees, elbows,
lower back, and scalp. You may have several patches that join
together to form a big patch. Plaques are itchy, but resist
scratching them because scratching can make them become thicker.
In at least half of the people who have psoriasis, the scalp is affected. Scalp psoriasis can range from mild, dandruff-like scaling to crusty plaques that extend beyond your hairline to your forehead or neck. This type of psoriasis can be very itchy. Using a medicated shampoo may help with scalp psoriasis. As many as half of all people with psoriasis experience nail changes caused by the condition. Changes in your nails may include pitting (holes), alterations in color and shape, thickening, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. About one in twenty people with psoriasis will have painful, stiff joints. This type of joint pain and swelling is called psoriatic arthritis. In many cases psoriatic arthritis affects only the fingers and toes. If you develop psoriatic arthritis, you will almost certainly experience nail changes. In rare cases, this form of arthritis can be severe and affect the joints in your spine as well.
Psoriasis does not appear to directly cause any of these diseases, but it does put you at higher risk for developing them. Studies show that having psoriasis increases your risk of stroke and diabetes by about 40 percent. If you are 30 years old and you have severe psoriasis, your chances of having a heart attack are tripled. Take steps to lower your risk and protect your health by eating a heart-smart diet, getting regular exercise, and controlling your weight. Having psoriasis can be stressful. Studies show that people with psoriasis may have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
In at least half of the people who have psoriasis, the scalp is affected. Scalp psoriasis can range from mild, dandruff-like scaling to crusty plaques that extend beyond your hairline to your forehead or neck. This type of psoriasis can be very itchy. Using a medicated shampoo may help with scalp psoriasis. As many as half of all people with psoriasis experience nail changes caused by the condition. Changes in your nails may include pitting (holes), alterations in color and shape, thickening, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. About one in twenty people with psoriasis will have painful, stiff joints. This type of joint pain and swelling is called psoriatic arthritis. In many cases psoriatic arthritis affects only the fingers and toes. If you develop psoriatic arthritis, you will almost certainly experience nail changes. In rare cases, this form of arthritis can be severe and affect the joints in your spine as well.
Psoriasis does not appear to directly cause any of these diseases, but it does put you at higher risk for developing them. Studies show that having psoriasis increases your risk of stroke and diabetes by about 40 percent. If you are 30 years old and you have severe psoriasis, your chances of having a heart attack are tripled. Take steps to lower your risk and protect your health by eating a heart-smart diet, getting regular exercise, and controlling your weight. Having psoriasis can be stressful. Studies show that people with psoriasis may have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
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What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a non-infectious skin disease that causes red rashesand patches on the skin.Psoriasis causes painful swelling, bleedingcracks, severe scaling, itching, burning, a…nd plaques. Psoriasisplaques affect any part of the skin including scalp, palms, elbows,and knees, nape of the neck, genitals, and soles of feet. Medicalscience does not suggest any complete treatment for Psoriasis. Butit is curable through Ayurvedic treatments without any sideeffects.
What is the cause of psoriasis?
We don't know what causes psoriasis. It is thought to be anautoimmune disease, and that is has a genetic component. There isalso another school of thought that it is a dermal …malady thatresults spontaneously when skin cells grow and reproduceexcessively. Follow the link below to the Wikipedia article on thismedical condition to read more about it. Answer: Psoriasis isdriven by the immune system, especially involving a type of whiteblood cell called a T cell. Normally, T cells help protect the bodyagainst infection and disease. T cells help create scabs overwounds. In the case of psoriasis, T cells are put into action bymistake and become so active that they trigger other immuneresponses, which lead to inflammation and to rapid turnover of skincells. Most recently, the natural or innate immune system has beenfound to be highly implicated. Non-specific natural responses ofthe skin immune system, and virtually every subsystem of that, areactivated in psoriasis. Epidermal cells up on the surface of theskin, forming itchy patches or plaques. The first outbreak ofpsoriasis is sometimes triggered by emotional or mental stress orphysical skin injury, but heredity is a major factor as well. Inabout one-third of the cases, there is a family history ofpsoriasis. Researchers have studied a large number of familiesaffected by psoriasis and identified genes linked to the disease.(Genes govern every bodily function and determine the inheritedtraits passed from parent to child.) People with psoriasis maynotice that there are times when their skin worsens, then improves.Conditions that may cause flareups include infections, stress, andchanges in climate that dry the skin. Also, certain medicines,including Lithium salt and beta blockers, which are prescribed forhigh blood pressure, may trigger an outbreak or worsen the disease.Other autoimmune diseases such as HIV/AIDS may significantly worsenthe symptoms of psoriasis. Alcohol consumption and obesity may alsoworsen the condition.
Can psoriasis be on the cervix?
I just had a hysterectomy and bladder reconstruction. When I asked about the results of pathology I was told my uterus was larger than average but the thing that really got me… thinking was a comment that my cervix has "psorisasis" type symptoms. I have psorisasis but not externally bad, but I also have "lesions" on my spleen and kidneys. I'm wondering if there is such a thing as internal psorisas because all my symptoms point to a psorisasis condidtion even though there's very little to be seen on my body (elbows, nails, spots on legs).
How do you get psoriasis?
If one member of your family had psoriasis or still has then it is very probably to "get" psoriasis some day too. Actually, a person doesn't get psoriasis because it is writte…n in the genetic information so you can have it since the day you are born...it is not contagious so if your question was meant to mean if a person can get psoriasis just by touching a person with this condition then i can assure you that's impossible...if your question refers to triggers for psoriasis then i can tell you that stress is the most important in the list..then it comes streptococcus infections..in my case, i inherited the disease from my grandma and the triggers were stress and streptococcus infection.
Who will have psoriasis?
Studies have proven that psoriasis is caused by 9 gene mutation. There are several types of things that trigger this kind of skin disorder. This includes drinking alcohol, str…ong family history, anxiety or stress.
Who will get psoriasis?
Anybody can get Psoriasis but the most targeted people are people that are often stressed, smoking, or often out in dry weather.
Is psoriasis heredatary?
Yes it is a hereditary skin disorder.
Is psoriasis a disease?
Psoriasis is a disease that is caused when your white blood cells are reproducing to quickly causing a patch of skin. It appears white on top and pinkish on the bottom. This d…isease usually gets in contact with people who smoke, often get tense, or people with relatives that have the skin condition. There is no cure yet but dermatologist are working to find it. Until there is a cure you should go outside in the sun. The UV light contains Vitamin D which helps this skin condition.
What is guttate psoriasis?
guttate psoriasis is characterized by small, red, drop-like dots that enlarge rapidly and may be somewhat scaly.
How do you pronounce psoriasis?
(sore-ee-ah-sis
Is psoriasis inherited?
You can inherit Psoriasis from your ancestors who had it. For example: I probably got psoriasis because it might of been inherited to me from my grandpa who has it as well.
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Who and where can get psoriasis?
anyone
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What is pustular psoriasis?
It is characterized by blister-like lesions filled with non-infectious pus and surrounded by reddened skin.
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What is the sideafects for psoriasis?
Itchy, flaky patches on the skin
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What is psoriasis treatment and what does it do?
The type of treatment needs to be determined by your physician. For extreme cases of psoriasis, the treatment needed would involve ultra violet light treatments. In small case…s you may use ointments and lotions.
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How do you get scalp psoriasis?
Its hereditary , mine first started up in my early teens , i have it in small amounts constantly , but it tends to go nuts about once every ten years and the only place i don'…t get it is the face but i think it depends on type , there are a few found a good link below