Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic autoimmune condition
that speeds up the lifecycle of the skin cells. This skin condition is believed
to be the result of a sped-up skin production process. In general, the skin cells grow deep in the
skin and then slowly and gradually rise to the skin surface, and then
eventually they fall off. The normal life cycle of a skin cell is one month. In
the case of people suffering from Psoriasis, this process may occur in just a
few days, due to which skin cells don’t have time to fall off. The
overproduction of skin cells leads to a build of skin cells. According to Dr. Geeta Gera, who is a skin specialist in Indirapuram, Psoriasis is not a curable disease, but it is controllable with medications.
Types of
Psoriasis
Generally, there are five types of Psoriasis, yet people
often have only one of its types at a time. It should be noted that each and
every type of Psoriasis carry its own sets of symptoms. Most types of this
disease go through cycles, flaring for weeks or months and then subsidizing for
a time or in certain cases even going into complete remission. One of the most
common types of Psoriasis is Plaque Psoriasis. Below listed are the official
five types of Psoriasis.
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Plaque
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Guttate
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Inverse
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Pustular
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Erythrodermic
Symptoms
It should be noted that the symptoms of Psoriasis varies
from person to person and also depends upon the type of Psoriasis. Let us check
out some of the most common and generally identified warning signs or symptoms
of Psoriasis:
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Red patches of skin, covered with thick silvery
scales is one of the most common symptoms
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Burning, itching, or soreness
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Swollen or stiff joints
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Cracked and dry skin that may bleed at times
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Small scaling spots
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Thickened, ridged nails
Causes
In general, Psoriasis is regarded as a genetic problem, as
it is passed down by generations. We have jotted down some of the most common
triggers of Psoriasis. Let us have a look at those triggers:
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Stress
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Cold weather
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Dry skin
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Vaccinations
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Beta-blockers and lithium
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Upper- respiratory infections
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Smoking
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Diet
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Alcohol
These were a few of the facts about Psoriasis. Dermatologist in Indirapuram says that if a person
identifies any of the above-listed symptoms of Psoriasis, he/she should reach
out to any skin specialist and get the most relevant treatment.
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