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Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrically distributed, red, scaly plaques with well-defined edges. The scale is typically silvery white, except in skin folds where the plaques often appear shiny with a moist peeling surface. The most common sites are the scalp, elbows, and knees, but any part of the skin can be involved.
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system works too much, causing patches of skin to become scaly and inflamed. Most often, psoriasis affects the: Scalp. Elbows. Knees. The symptoms of psoriasis can sometimes go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months followed by times when they subside (or go into ...
Symptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person, but some common ones are: Patches of thick, red skin with silvery-white scales that itch or burn, typically on the elbows, knees, scalp, trunk, palms, and soles of the feet. Dry, cracked skin that itches or bleeds. Thick, ridged, pitted nails. Poor sleep quality.
Assess risk factors and comorbid disease of psoriasis at presentation and as indicated thereafter. Cardiovascular risk factors, and management of these (eg, smoking cessation) Measure blood pressure, lipid studies and fasting glucose at least annually. Risk of venousthromboembolism and its management [1].
Who Treats Psoriasis? Psoriasis is treated by: Dermatologists, who specialize in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. You may want to find a dermatologist that specializes in treating psoriasis. Other health care providers who may be involved in your care include: Rheumatologists, who specialize in conditions of the joints, muscle, and bone.
The regular use of emollients and moisturisers softens psoriasis and adds moisture to the skin. This improves dryness, scaling, and irritation. There are a diverse range of options of lotions (ie, for scalp psoriasis), creams, and ointments (ie, for dry, thick, scaly areas).
Chronic plaque psoriasis can affect anywhere on the body, such as: Nails — pitting, onycholysis, ridging, and dystrophy. The plaques may be localised (eg, to elbows and knees) or generalised (involving the scalp, trunk, and limbs). Other features: Koebner phenomenon — psoriasis induced by trauma.
Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition characterised by red, thickened, well- demarcated patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp. It can be contained within the hairline, though frequently affects the back of the head, or extends onto the forehead (facial psoriasis), ears, or neck.
Psoriasis is a chronic dermatosis of genetic origin, often precipitated by an event such as an infection, an injury or psychological stress. It is associated with inflammatory arthropathy. Genetic predisposition. There appear to be at least seven psoriasis susceptibility genes.
Erythrodermic psoriasis usually occurs in the setting of known worsening or unstable psoriasis but may uncommonly be the first presentation of psoriasis. Onset can occur acutely over a few days or weeks, or gradually evolve over several months from pre-existing psoriasis. Features are those of any form of erythroderma (red dry skin all over the ...
