A total overview of Psoriasis
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What are the types of psoriasis?
Psoriasis can be classified into following:
Plaque psoriasis: Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It causes dry, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. About 80% to 90% of people with psoriasis have plaque psoriasis.
Inverse psoriasis: This type psoriasis mainly affects the skin folds of the groin, buttocks and breasts.Psoriasis is an incurable condition. You can manage it many different ways. You should avoid triggers that may worsen your symptoms.
Guttate psoriasis: Guttate psoriasis may appear after a sore throat caused by a streptococcal infection.more common in children and adolescents than adults, It looks like small, red, drop-shaped scaly spots.
Pustular psoriasis: Pustular psoriasis has small, pus-filled bumps on top of plaques.
Erythrodermic psoriasis: This is a severe type of psoriasis that affects a large area (more than 90%) of your skin. Erythrodermic It is a rare skin condition that causes a red rash to form over most of your body. The rash resembles a burn and can be as dangerous as one, causing chills, fever and dehydration. Erythrodermic psoriasis requires immediate medical attention.
Sebopsoriasis: This type typically appears on your face and scalp as bumps and plaques with a greasy, yellow scale. characterized by a red or purple skin rash and yellow scaling of the skin. The condition shares symptoms with psoriasis and SD. There is no cure for sebopsoriasis.
Nail psoriasis: Nail psoriasis can be noticed through skin discoloration, pitting and changes to your fingernails and toenails.
Effects:
Psoriasis rash can show up anywhere on your skin. And most common on :
Face and inside of your mouth.
Scalp
Elbows and knees.
Fingernails and toenails.
Genitals.
Lower back.
Palms and feet.
In most people, psoriasis covers a small area of their skin. In severe cases, the plaques connect and cover a large area of your body. Erythrodermic psoriasis can cover the entire body with a peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. It can be short-lived (acute) or long-term (chronic).
Who does psoriasis affect to and how common is it?
People of all ages, sex or race can get psoriasis. Psoriasis affects millions of people.
Difference between psoriasis and eczema
Although both conditions have similar symptoms a rash and itching. Psoriasis plaques cause areas of thick skin covered in scales.Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is caused by a combination of immune system activation, genetics, environmental triggers and stress. Your immune system. If you have eczema, your immune system overreacts to small irritants or allergens. This overreaction can inflame.
An early sign of psoriasis is small bumps. The bumps grow, and scales form on top. The surface of the plaque might shed, but the scales beneath them will stick together. If you scratch your rash, the scales may tear away from your skin. This can cause bleeding. As the rash continues to grow, lesions (larger areas of skin damage) can form. Symptoms of psoriasis can range from mild to severe.
Symptoms of psoriasis may include
A rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp
If you scratch your plaque, you could break open your skin, which could lead to an infection. Infections are dangerous. If you experience severe pain, swelling and a fever, you have symptoms of an infection. Contact your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms.
What causes psoriasis?
The cause of psoriasis isn't fully understood. It's thought to be an immune system problem where infection-fighting cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake. Researchers believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role. The condition is not contagious.
It usually takes up to 30 days for new skin cells to grow and replace old skin cells. Your over-reactive immune system causes the timeline of new skin cell development to change to three to four days. The speed of new cells replacing old cells creates scales and frequent skin shedding on top of skin plaques.
Psoriasis runs in families. There may be a genetic component to psoriasis because biological parents may pass the condition down to their children.
What causes psoriasis outbreaks?
Contact with a trigger, which could be an irritant or an allergen. Psoriasis outbreaks differ from person to person. Common triggers for psoriasis flare ups include:
Emotional stress.
An infection (streptococcal infection).
A skin injury like cuts, scrapes or surgery.
Certain medications, such as lithium and beta-blockers.
Changes in body temperature due to the weather.
If you have psoriasis, you may be at higher risk of:
Diabetes.
Obesity.
High cholesterol.
Strokes.
Heart attacks.
You can take steps to prevent potential complications by:
Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control
Eating a well-balanced diet.
Schedule regular physicals and eye exams.
Getting adequate sleep
No smoking.
Medicatitions:
Topical therapy
Corticosteroids: These drugs are available as oils, ointments, creams, lotions, gels, foams, sprays and shampoos.
Vitamin D analogues: Synthetic forms of vitamin D like calcipotriene and calcitriol slows skin cell growth. Calcipotriene and calcitriol are usually more expensive than topical corticosteroids.
Retinoids: Tazarotene is available as a gel or cream. It's applied once or twice daily.