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Psoriasis is a very common form of skin disease existent among people of all ages and
geographies. Its an inflammatory kind of disorder that normally affects the skin and the
nails. The most characteristic feature of psoriasis is red skin covered thick patches covered by silvery scales. Normally these rashes are more prevalent in regions like
elbows, legs, knees, lower back and scalp. Although like other skin diseases it is not life threatening however it is very painful . the pain is so sharp and relentless that it totally disables body movements and causes psychological and economical distress.
Psoriasis is caused when ordinary life cycle of skin cells accelerates. Under normal conditions skin cells regularly die and flake of in scales every week . But in a person suffering from psoriasis the process is fast and the scaling off
happens every day instead.
Different Types of Psoriasis
1. Guttate Psoriasis: This kind of psoriasis is normally existent among people below the age of 30.Normally it is caused by bacterial infection such as step
throat. It is characterized by water drop-shaped shores on trunks ,arms ,legs and
scalps. you might have a single sore or several repeated sores.
2. Pustular Psoriasis: These kind of psoriasis can occur in wide spread patches or localized to certain areas of the body like
hands, feet or fingertips. In the advanced stages pus filled blisters appear all over the skin. The blisters dry within a day or two but might reappear again and
again. other complications involving psoriasis include fever,
chills, itching, weight loss and fatigue.
3. Inverse Psoriasis: This kind of psoriasis mainly infects places like
armpits, groin, under the breast and also in the genitals. it is called inverse psoriasis as it causes the infected skin to become smooth instead of becoming
rough. this kind of psoriasis is more common among overweight people and is accelerated by friction
4.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis: It’s a very rare type of psoriasis, this can engulf your entire body with a red, peeling rash that may itch or burn all the time. Eythrodermic psoriasis may be triggered
by extreme sunburn.
Treatment of Psoriasis:
Treatment of psoriasis can be a very complex process as the disease is very unpredictable .it might recede at some period and again grow back within a day or two. Also medications might be useful for a certain person but for other persons it might not be the case.
Treatments can be of different kinds
1. Tropical Treatments: Tropical creams are enough to cure mild levels of psoriasis. But if the case is severe you might need to take drugs along with the creams. Different kinds of medicines include
1. Clobetasol propionate
2. Topical retinoids
3. Coal tar
2. Light Therapy: Here treatment is in the form of passing ultraviolet through the skin either through ultra violet light machines or through direct contact with sunlight.
3. Oral Therapy: Under serious cases the doctor might ask for the intake of several oral medicines. However these medicines have several serious side affects.
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