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Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. These patches normally appear on elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back, but can appear anywhere on the body. For some, it's just a minor irritation but for others, it can affect for their quality of life. Psoriasis is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that usually involves periods when you have no symptoms or mild symptoms.

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Before - After
Common Causes andTypes
  • Genetics a family history of the disease increases individual risk.
  • Skin infections can trigger sudden flare-ups.
  • Skin Injuries such as cuts, scrapes, insect bites, or severe sunburns
  • High stress levels drastically impact immune function and worsen symptoms.

What are the main types of psoriasis?

  • The most common type, presenting as raised, red patches covered with silvery scales.
  • Small, drop-shaped spots that typically appear on the limbs and trunk, often triggered by a bacterial infection.
  • Smooth, red, raw-looking patches found exclusively in skin folds like the armpits, groin, and under breasts.
  • White, pus-filled blisters surrounded by inflamed, red skin.
  • A rare, life-threatening form that causes a fiery redness to cover the entire body, requiring emergency medical attention.
Treatment Options Available

Treatments aim to slow skin cell turnover, ease inflammation, and clear plaques. They are broken down by severity:
Procedure and Recovery

While psoriasis is a lifelong condition without a definitive cure, targeted procedural treatments require careful recovery steps to sustain clear skin and protect the epidermal barrier.

Phototherapy Recovery & Aftercare
  • Skin may look slightly pink or sunburned after ultraviolet sessions.
  • Apply heavy, fragrance-free ointments immediately after treatment to lock in hydration.
  • Avoid natural sunlight on treatment days to prevent severe burning.
Topical Treatment Protocols
  • Adhere to Cycles: Use prescription corticosteroids exactly as directed. Abrupt stops can trigger a severe "rebound" flare-up.
  • Watch for Skin Thinning: Avoid applying high-potency steroids to thin skin regions like the face or skin folds unless explicitly told by a provider.
Everyday Aftercare & Lifestyle
  • Avoid scrubbing, scratching, or picking at lesions, as skin trauma actively forces new psoriasis plaques to form.
  • Use a daily log to pinpoint food, stress, or weather conditions that exacerbate your symptoms

Frequently asked questions

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to grow rapidly producing thick white silvery or red patches of skin which is inflamed and itchy.
What causes Psoriasis?

Cause is unknown and tends to run in families. New skin cells develop very fast. Normally skin cells are replaced every 28 to 30 days. But in psoriasis the rate of growth so fast that the cells surface every 3 to 4 days. This build up of old cells being replaced by new cells creates silvery scales. Inflammation causes them to become pink or red.
What causes outbreaks ( Exacerbations )?

The cause is unknown. Cause and severity varies from person to person. Sometimes triggered by skin injury, emotional stress, streptococcal and other infections, cold weather and certain drugs.
Psoriasis be cured?

Cannot be cured. Symptoms come and go, periodically improving (remissions) and worsening (exacerbations) Sometimes symptoms clear and stay in remission for years. There are many methods of treatment. Your dermatologist will determine the treatment depending on the severity of the condition. Medical treatment and Ultraviolet therapy are some of them.
Is psoriasis contagious?

It is not, it does not spread from person to person.
What plays a major role in psoriasis?

The immune system plays a major role in by overacting. Certain blood cells are put into action and stimulate an immune response. The attack of one’s own tissues by one’s own immune system is characteristic, known as an autoimmune disorder.
Is there a gender bias?

Men and women get psoriasis at about the same rate.
Are there other associated conditions?

A certain percentage of people develop psoriatic arthritis, ranging from mild to severe Causing pain, stiffness, swelling, deformity and destruction of joints. Hair and nails also get affected. Early diagnosis and continued treatment may prevent these.
Are there many types of psoriasis?

Plaque psoriasis - The most common type, with silver plaques Guttate type - Appears as small salmon pink or red drops on the skin Pustular psoriasis - Appears as raised bumps filled with pus Inverse psoriasis - Appears as bright red smooth patches on the skin Erythrodermic psoriasis - Bright red, itchy, peeling inflamed rash affecting most of the body.

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