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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-contagious but hereditary skin disease characterized by swollen red skin covered with grayish scales. This non-curable disease is normally found on the elbows, arms, knees, or scalp.
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My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis. My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis. My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis.
What are the foods that prevents psoriasis?
There is no way to prevent psoriasis really. With a few changes in your lifestyle you can prevent/reduce the recurring psoriasis flares.
Obesity is linked to psoriasis as it is to many other health dangers.
How can you cure your scalp psoriasis?
The symptoms show on the psoriasis patients skin, but if the psoriasis causes are on skin, the symptoms on skin disappear, the disease should be cured. But we have tried some treatments and medication on the skin, but the disease still occur again and again. So the causes are not on skin, but in the other parts of your body.
Can hydrocortisone be used in and the nose?
No, hydrocortisone is not to be used internally including nose, eyes, and mouth.
If father is having psoriasis can his son get it?
Psoriasis is hereditary. Therefore, there is a possibility that the child would have it if his/her parents have a history of it. Since psoriasis is rare, we cannot determine if a skin disorder is a psoriasis type or not. Precisely, some skin disorders are psoriasis-like diseases but are known as dermatoses after the biopsy. Back to psoriasis, biopsy and lifestyle information is needed to determine the type of disease.
"A pustule is an elevated lesion of any size that contains pus." Clinically, they occur due to an infection ie. bacterial (ex: MRSA or other).
http://dermatology.about.com/od/dermphotos/ig/Primary-Lesions/Nodule.htm
Is there an over the conter medicine for psoriasis?
There are several over the counter creams that can be used to treat psoriasis. Things that can be used, but not limited to, are Aloe, Oatmeal bath flakes, coal tar, cosmetic cover- ups, and much more cream-like substances.
Individuals with psoriasis may experience significant physical discomfort and some disability. Itching and pain can interfere with basic functions, such as self-care, walking, and sleep. Plaques on hands and feet can prevent individuals from working at certain occupations, playing some sports, and caring for family members or a home. The frequency of medical care is costly and can interfere with an employment or school schedule. People with moderate to severe psoriasis may feel self-conscious about their appearance and have a poor self-image that stems from fear of public rejection and psychosexual concerns. Psychological distress can lead to significant depression and social isolation.
What are holes in skin caused by psoriasis?
Plaque psoriasis is a rash that is raised with a silvery white scale. Gluttate psoriasis has pink-red spots on your skin. Some people have pustular psoriasis which has pus filled blisters on the skin called pustules.
Can eczema turn into psoriasis?
The treatment for Psoriasis are :steroid creams and ointments are commonly used to treat mild psoriasis.Brief daily doses of natural sunlight can significantly relieve symptoms.Moisturizers and bath oils can loosen scales, soften skin and may eliminate the itch.So can adding can of oatmeal to a tub of bath water.
And the treatment for Eczema are:Atopic Dermatitis cannot be cured, but the severity and the duration of symptoms can be controlled.Externally applied(topical)steroids or prepareations containing coal tar can relieve minor itching, but coal tar has an unpleasant odor, stain clothes, and may increase skin-cancer risk. Oral Antihistamines, such as Benadryl can relieve symptoms of allergy-related atopic dermatitis.
Best treatment is with herbs. See the related link for details.
Scalp psoriasis can be identified by red, itchy, scaly skin. The flaking of the skin can range between light white flaky patches, similar to dandruff, and brown think scaly patches. For more information about Scalp Psoriasis, view http://www.medicinenet.com/psoriasis/article.htm.
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, strong family history, anxiety or stress.
It does not start in the same place with everyone. Some may notice bumps on their hand. Others may notice a very itchy scalp. Some have breakout patches on elbows or knees.
Is there any medicine for psoriasis?
There is no cure for psoriasis. Some people have good luck with biologics. Others need steroids.
The disease has the repeated episode feature, which let the patients suffer a lot from the disease. Causes The disease can be caused gene, environment, infection, injury and improper intake of medicine.
What type of doctor covers psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes excessively dry skin. Several different kinds of doctors are capable of treating psoriasis, including dermatologists, family care physicians, and internal medicine physicians.
What are beta blocker side effects?
Beta blockers are used for hypertension, high blood pressure. A side effect of some beta blockers is that they cross the blood brain barrier and can cause impotence. Water soluble beta blockers have less impotence associated with them than the fat soluble. Generally, one contraindication is diabetes as they can mask the symptoms of diabetic crisis.
Will psoriasis from person to persons to transfer?
Psoriasis isn't contagious, you get it from your family genes.
What is Best treatment for scalp psoriasis?
There is nothing like "the best". See links for more details
Is psoriasis a form of skin cancer?
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Melanoma cancer is cancer of the skin. I am not sure the two are related.
Cancer Chemotherapy patients, or people with a weakened immune system may have more severe cases of Psoriasis.
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What does a diet for psoriasis help with?
It can help with the onset of the disease. It can help elliviate symptoms that someone with psoriasis has. A diet is always good for you. It can help you feel better.
Is hydrogen peroxide safe to use on psoriasis of the scalp?
hydrogen peroxide help psoriasis?"
Try herbs. They can help.
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Is psoriasis a communicable disease?
Not at all...It is an auto immune disease which means it can be caused by disorders in the immunological system of your body and few cases can be hereditary too. The cause for this immunological change is still not clearly defined but stress ,excess alcohol consumption, viral infection, etc are found to be associated with it.
Dr.M Khan Sherief
