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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects the extensor surfaces like elbows, knees, and ankles. Scalp, hands, feet, and nails may also be affected. It usually presents as scaly, red to dark patches of the skin over the affected area. Though it is a common condition, it may cause considerable social discomfort to the affected person.
What causes Psoriasis?
Psoriasis has a multifactorial cause, but the main reason is supposed to be an autoimmune response, where the inflammatory cells cause increased skin turnover. Genetics also play an important role in the manifestation of psoriasis. Conditions such as winter, alcohol intake, obesity, throat infections can suddenly make psoriasis worse.
How does the dermatologist diagnose psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a clinical diagnosis in most parts. This means that your dermatologist can diagnose the disease based on the history, the location of the skin lesions, the classical appearance of the patches. However, if the lesions or the locations are not classical, the diagnosis can be confirmed by dermoscopy or skin biopsy.
What are the different types of psoriasis?
What are the complications of psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory condition, which usually runs a mild course with occasional flares and remissions. However, in some patients, there may be some complications.
What are the medical treatments of psoriasis?
There are many treatment options for psoriasis, however, all of them give remission from the condition and not a cure.
What are the lifestyle changes needed to improve psoriasis?
Studies now show that exercise and eating healthy improves psoriasis. The reduction of body fat also shows a positive correlation with psoriasis improvement.