Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a noncontagious, lifelong skin disease that has been diagnosed in 4.5 million adults in the United States. It causes thick red marks that look like scales to form. The thick scaling is probably due to an increase in the number of skin cells. Sometimes pus-filled blisters form. Most of the time, the skin on the elbows and knees is affected, but psoriasis can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, fingernails and mouth, and even the skin over the joints. Doctors aren't sure what causes psoriasis. It seems to get worse in many people when they are under stress or they have an infection. Some medicines may make psoriasis worse, too.

There are five types of psoriasis.

• Plaque psoriasis is the most prevalent form of the disease. About 80 percent of all those who have psoriasis have this form.
• Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often starts in childhood or young adulthood. This form of psoriasis resembles small, red, individual spots on the skin.
• Inverse psoriasis is found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts, and in other skin folds around the genitals and the buttocks. This type of psoriasis first shows up as lesions that are very red and usually lack the scale associated with plaque psoriasis. It may appear smooth and shiny. Inverse psoriasis is particularly subject to irritation from rubbing and sweating because of its location in skin folds and tender areas. It is more common and troublesome in overweight people and people with deep skin folds.
• Pustular psoriasis is characterized by white pustules (blisters of noninfectious pus) surrounded by red skin. The pus consists of white blood cells. It is not an infection, nor is it contagious.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis is a particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects most of the body surface. It is characterized by periodic, widespread, fiery redness of the skin. The erythema (reddening) and exfoliation (shedding) of the skin are often accompanied by severe itching and pain.

There are various treatments for psoriasis.

Keeping your skin moisturized with an over-the-counter product is a good first step. Body lotion can help to remove the scales. While psoriasis will improve, it may not completely go away. Sometimes, certain scaly spots will get better at the same time that other spots get worse. After you've been using a certain type of medicine for awhile, your psoriasis may "get used to" the treatment. If this happens, your medicine may not be as effective as it once was. Try mineral supplements, a natural alternative that can improve overall wellness.

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