Psoriasis By: Angie Vasquez and Marsa Eglip

Introduction Basic description of psoriasis Basic description of psoriasis Symptoms Symptoms Genetic cause Genetic cause Diagnosis Diagnosis Prognosis Prognosis Treatment Treatment Prevention Prevention

Basic Description Psoriasis is a lifelong disease of the immune system that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic. Psoriasis is a lifelong disease of the immune system that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic. Plaque is most common among psoriasis types. 1.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis. Plaque is most common among psoriasis types. 1.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis.

Plaque Inverse Guttate Pustular Erythrodermic

Symptoms The classic symptom of psoriasis are raised red patches of skin topped with loose, silvery scales, usually on the knees or elbows. The classic symptom of psoriasis are raised red patches of skin topped with loose, silvery scales, usually on the knees or elbows. “My skin feels hot and almost a swelling feeling.” -npf-7707(Kellibelli) “My skin feels hot and almost a swelling feeling.” -npf-7707(Kellibelli)

Genetic Cause The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed that a combination of several factors contributes to the development of this disease. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed that a combination of several factors contributes to the development of this disease. Psoriasis causes white blood cells called T-cells to become overactive. Psoriasis causes white blood cells called T-cells to become overactive.

` T-Cells “attack” the skin and set off a cascade of events that make the skin cells multiply so fast they start to stack up on the surface of the skin. T-Cells “attack” the skin and set off a cascade of events that make the skin cells multiply so fast they start to stack up on the surface of the skin. Normal cells form and flake off every 30 days and psoriasis cells go through the process every 3-6 days. Normal cells form and flake off every 30 days and psoriasis cells go through the process every 3-6 days. Psoriasis Cells

Diagnosis The doctor looks at the skin to diagnosis. The doctor looks at the skin to diagnosis. The doctor would usually do a skin biopsy. The doctor would usually do a skin biopsy. A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin. A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin.

Prognosis Mild psoriasis types( plaque, guttate, and inverse) are not determined to health or life-threatening. Mild psoriasis types( plaque, guttate, and inverse) are not determined to health or life-threatening. Severe psoriasis types( pustular, erythrodermic and psoriatic arthritis) can be detrimental to health; in most cases, they are not lethal. Severe psoriasis types( pustular, erythrodermic and psoriatic arthritis) can be detrimental to health; in most cases, they are not lethal.

Treatment A type of treatment would be lotions, ointments, creams, shampoos, pills, and injections that effect the whole body. A type of treatment would be lotions, ointments, creams, shampoos, pills, and injections that effect the whole body. A type of therapy would be phototherapy that uses light to treat psoriasis. A type of therapy would be phototherapy that uses light to treat psoriasis.

Preventions A prevention is unknown. Keeping the skin clean and moist and avoiding specific psoriasis triggers may help reduce the number of flare ups. A prevention is unknown. Keeping the skin clean and moist and avoiding specific psoriasis triggers may help reduce the number of flare ups. Doctors recommend daily baths or showers. Avoid scrubbing to hard, because this can irritate the skin and trigger an attack. Doctors recommend daily baths or showers. Avoid scrubbing to hard, because this can irritate the skin and trigger an attack.

Conclusion So in conclusion, psoriasis is a lifelong disease. So in conclusion, psoriasis is a lifelong disease. Plaque is the most common out of the five different types. Plaque is the most common out of the five different types. It can’t be cured but it can be controlled with lotions, ointments, and other products for psoriasis. It can’t be cured but it can be controlled with lotions, ointments, and other products for psoriasis.

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