What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a Skin Damager that is characterized by thick, red swollen patches covered with silvery white scales. These patches may often be found on the scalp, face, lower back, elbows, knees, hands, fingernails, toenails and soles of the feet. They may even develop in the inside of the mouth or on the genitals.
This condition causes the skin to itch and may be painful. Psoriasis is a debilitating, chronic disorder that affects the quality of life. There is no cure and people often experience flare-ups and remissions throughout their life. It often also leads to Depression Stress and Anxiety Psoriasis affects men and women equally but may be more common amongst Caucasians.
There are different types of psoriasis including:
Plaque psoriasis may be distinguished by raised, red patches covered with silvery white scales. These scales are caused by a buildup of dead scales. This is the most common type of psoriasis and may occur on the scalp, elbows, knees or any other skin surface.
Guttate psoriasis appears as tiny, red dots and the lesions may have some scaling. Guttate psoriasis may occur after a or Infection or certain medications such as salicylic acid has been administered.
Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth, red patches without scaling. The affected area becomes irritated because of sweating and rubbing of the skin. This type of psoriasis occurs in the folds of the skin, specifically in the armpits, under the breast or groin.
Pustular psoriasis appears as blisters filled with pus on the skin. These blisters are not infectious and may be found on the hands and feet or may be spread all over the body.
Psoriatic arthritis approximately 10% of patients with psoriasis may develop a form of arthritis called psoriatic Redness and swelling may be caused on the elbows, hands, knees, feet, hips and spine. It may result and stiffness.
Nail psoriasis affects the fingernails and toes causing pits of various size, shape and depth. The nails may turn thick and yellow and crumble easily.
The most common symptoms of psoriasis include:
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Dry, red raised skin patches (plaques) covered with silvery scales usually occurring on the scalp, knees, elbows, hands, nails, feet or lower back
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Formation of pustules (skin lesions) causing the skin to crack and become red
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Bleeding in tiny areas of the skin when the scales are picked or scraped off
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Itching
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Nail abnormalities such as yellowish discoloration of fingernails and toenails, tiny pits found in the nails, separation of the end of the nail from the nail bed or a buildup of skin debris under the nails
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Joint pain or aches
Sometimes, burning, itching or discharge from the eyes may occur as well as lesions found on the genitalia.
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