29/05/2025
*WHAT IS PSORIASIS. . . .?*
*Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, causing cells to build up rapidly on the skin's surface.*
This leads to the characteristic red, scaly, and often itchy patches. It's not contagious.
Causes of Psoriasis:
The exact cause of psoriasis isn't fully understood, but it's believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors that lead to an overactive immune system.
🔆 Immune System Dysfunction:
🔆 Normally, skin cells are produced deep in the skin and gradually rise to the surface, where they eventually shed. This process typically takes about 3-4 weeks.
🔆 In psoriasis, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells. This causes the production of new skin cells to accelerate dramatically, happening in just 3-7 days.
🔆 Because the new cells are produced so quickly, they don't have time to shed properly, leading to a buildup of cells on the skin's surface, forming the characteristic plaques.
🔆 Genetics:
➖Psoriasis often runs in families, suggesting a genetic predisposition. If you have a close relative with psoriasis, your risk of developing it is higher.
➖ However, having the genes doesn't guarantee you'll get psoriasis, and not everyone with psoriasis has a family history of the condition.
🔆 Environmental Triggers:
➖ While genetics provide the predisposition, environmental factors often act as "triggers" that can cause psoriasis to flare up or appear for the first time.
*Common triggers include:*
➖Infections: Especially bacterial infections like strep throat (a common trigger for guttate psoriasis in children and young adults), or skin infections.
➖ Skin injury: Cuts, scrapes, bug bites, severe sunburn, or even vaccinations (this is called the Koebner phenomenon).
➖ Stress: Emotional stress can significantly worsen psoriasis symptoms.
➖ Certain medications: Lithium (for bipolar disorder), beta-blockers (for high blood pressure or heart conditions), antimalarial drugs, and rapid withdrawal of oral or injected corticosteroids.
➖ Weather: Cold, dry weather can often exacerbate psoriasis.
➖ Smoking: Increases the risk and severity of psoriasis.
➖ Heavy alcohol consumption.
➖ Hormonal changes: Particularly in women, such as during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.
*Symptoms of Psoriasis:*
Psoriasis symptoms can vary in severity and appearance depending on the type of psoriasis, but some common signs include:
🔥 Patches of thick, red or discolored skin (plaques): These are the most common symptom. On white skin, they tend to be pink or red with silvery-white scales. On brown or black skin, the patches may appear purple or dark brown, and the scales may look grey or silvery.
🔥 Silvery-white scales: These dry, flaky scales cover the plaques and are a hallmark of plaque psoriasis.
🔥 Itching, burning, or soreness: Psoriasis plaques can be intensely itchy, painful, or cause a burning sensation.
🔥 Dry, cracked skin that may bleed: This is particularly common in areas subject to movement, like around joints.
🔥 Thickened, pitted, or ridged nails: Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing changes in color, texture, and sometimes leading to the nail separating from the nail bed.
🔥 Swollen and stiff joints (Psoriatic Arthritis): In some cases, psoriasis can affect the joints, leading to a condition called psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness, similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
🔥 Location of plaques: While psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body, common areas include:
* Elbows
* Knees
* Scalp (can cause thick scaling and temporary hair loss)
* Lower back
* Face
* Palms of hands and soles of feet
* Skin folds (armpits, groin, under breasts) - this is characteristic of inverse psoriasis, where the patches are smooth, red, and often lack the typical scales.
*Less Common Psoriasis Symptoms (depending on the type):*
* Small, drop-shaped lesions (Guttate psoriasis): Often triggered by a strep throat infection.
* Pus-filled blisters (Pustular psoriasis): Can be localized to hands and feet or widespread, and may be accompanied by fever, chills, and fatigue. This type often requires emergency medical attention.
* Widespread redness and shedding of skin (Erythrodermic psoriasis): A rare and severe form that affects most of the body, causing intense itching or burning, and can lead to serious complications like dehydration and heart failure. This is a medical emergency.
*How to manage Psoriasis?*
*➖Avoid all processed sugar,Quit from alcohol,Cut flesh consumption,Taking alot of water 8-12 glasses,Light therapy,Avoid cold weather,Stress free,Avoid cosmetics with strong chemicals.*
*If you suspect you have psoriasis or any skin problem it's important to see a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and to discuss treatment options, as early intervention can help manage symptoms and prevent complications.*
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