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There are five types of psoriasis. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body and is associated with other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Learn more about the symptoms of psoriasis and how it is diagnosed Learn more about the symptoms of psoriasis and how it is diagnosed

Psoriasis appears in a variety of forms with distinct characteristics. Typically, an individual has only one type of psoriasis at a time. Learn more about the types of psoriasis

Psoriasis can show up anywhereon the eyelids, ears, mouth and lips, skin folds, hands and feet, and nails. The skin at each of these sites is different and requires different treatments. Read more on where psoriasis shows up

Psoriasis can be mild, moderate or severe. Your treatment options may depend on the severity of your psoriasis. Read more about psoriasis severity levels

Researchers believe that for a person to develop psoriasis, the individual must have a combination of the genes that cause psoriasis and be exposed to specific external factors known as "triggers." Read more about what causes psoriasis

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Heroin addict with severe Psoriasis
Shanki has severe Psoriasis, he is sleeping rough in London, he is addicted to heroin and crack and is an illegal immigrant.

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Editor's note: Zain Verjee anchors the Europe morning show for CNN International from London. Earlier this month, she wrote about her battle with psoriasis, a condition that sees skin cells duplicate too frequently, resulting in scale-like plaques. Verjee successfully sent the condition into remission after attending a clinic that focused on mind, body and spirit and adapting her diet. In response to questions from readers, Verjee now shares more detail of how she tackled psoriasis. This is her personal experience only and is in no way an endorsement by CNN of the methods described.

(CNN) -- One of the most powerful experiences in life is to have deep, meaningful connection. Without it we are empty. Each message I received about my struggle with psoriasis was a new connection that brought with it a tapestry of fulfillment, gratitude and inspiration for me. Thank you.

Many of you have asked me about diet. For me, it was, the most long-term solution to heal my severe psoriasis then, requiring the toughest self-discipline and a team of cheerleaders. Here's what I did, with what I learned at the clinic in South Africa, and my mother, Yasmin's help. Mum and I also used the book "Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative" by Dr. John O.A. Pagano to help explain diet in more detail and the science of natural healing.

Stuff I did not eat: Sugar, coffee, tea, soda, red meat (except for lamb), shellfish, oranges (I had very little citrus at all), "hot" spices, pumpkin, onions, garlic, tomato, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, chili, paprika, cheese, white rice, white flour, bread, eggs, butter, cookies, chocolate, alcohol, tobacco, cranberries, blueberries, plums, strawberries, cream, lentils, peas, white potatoes, yeast.

Stuff I could eat: Brown rice or wild rice, plain chicken or lamb, honey, apple, melon, banana, leafy green salads (no dressing), plain low-fat yogurt, celery, spinach, broccoli, corn, sweet potato pear, papaya, apricot, grilled fish, turkey, wholegrain muffin or bagel, bran, almonds, low-fat milk, wholegrain pasta. Loads of water.

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CNN anchor: How I fight psoriasis

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Editor's note: Zain Verjee anchors the Europe morning show for CNN International from London. Earlier this month, she wrote about her battle with psoriasis, a condition that sees skin cells duplicate too frequently, resulting in scale-like plaques. Verjee successfully sent the condition into remission after attending a clinic that focused on mind, body and spirit and adapting her diet. In response to questions from readers, Verjee now shares more detail of how she tackled psoriasis. This is her personal experience only and is in no way an endorsement by CNN of the methods described.

(CNN) -- One of the most powerful experiences in life is to have deep, meaningful connection. Without it we are empty. Each message I received about my struggle with psoriasis was a new connection that brought with it a tapestry of fulfillment, gratitude and inspiration for me. Thank you.

Many of you have asked me about diet. For me, it was, the most long-term solution to heal my severe psoriasis then, requiring the toughest self-discipline and a team of cheerleaders. Here's what I did, with what I learned at the clinic in South Africa, and my mother, Yasmin's help. Mum and I also used the book "Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative" by Dr. John O.A. Pagano to help explain diet in more detail and the science of natural healing.

Stuff I did not eat: Sugar, coffee, tea, soda, red meat (except for lamb), shellfish, oranges (I had very little citrus at all), "hot" spices, pumpkin, onions, garlic, tomato, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, chili, paprika, cheese, white rice, white flour, bread, eggs, butter, cookies, chocolate, alcohol, tobacco, cranberries, blueberries, plums, strawberries, cream, lentils, peas, white potatoes, yeast.

Stuff I could eat: Brown rice or wild rice, plain chicken or lamb, honey, apple, melon, banana, leafy green salads (no dressing), plain low-fat yogurt, celery, spinach, broccoli, corn, sweet potato pear, papaya, apricot, grilled fish, turkey, wholegrain muffin or bagel, bran, almonds, low-fat milk, wholegrain pasta. Loads of water.

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By Erik Gilbertson, M.D. 6 a.m.Jan. 9, 2014

This column is written by experts in the medical field and provides health-care insights to help educate consumers.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells, called T-lymphocyctes, cause inflammation on the skin. In particular, skin cells multiply too rapidly, causing red raised patches and a scaly plaque to grow on the skin.

Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 7.5 million Americans have the condition. It generally develops in the 20s or 30s, although it may develop in later life as well. About 50 percent of people who have psoriasis have some family history of the disorder.

Psoriasis can range from mild cases that cause a few spots on the elbows and knees, to severe cases that cover most of the body. It can have a significant psychosocial impact, as people with the disorder are often very self-conscious and reluctant to pursue personal relationships. Even work can be affected. For example, people with psoriasis on their hands are not allowed to work in food service.

Because psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition, patients may have a higher incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other concerns. Studies show that between 10 and 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints. It is very important for psoriasis patients to have a full physical evaluation and mention any arthritis symptoms to their physicians.

For mild cases, the first lines of treatment are topical creams applied to the skin to slow the rate of cell reproduction and decrease inflammation. Steroid creams are used most often, but topicals that contain vitamin A or synthetic vitamin D may also be recommended. These are generally available only by prescription. Creams that contain aloe vera, neem oil and other natural substances also may help soothe symptoms and are available over the counter.

Patients who do not get results from topical treatments, have moderate to severe psoriasis, or also have psoriatic arthritis may be treated with systemic medications that work throughout the body to reduce inflammation. Oral systemic drugs include retinoids, which are synthetic forms of vitamin A, and methotrexate, a low-dose chemotherapy medication that can greatly reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms. Immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil), which slow the growth of immune cells, may be used for up to a year in qualified patients.

A newer class of systemic therapies called biologics target a protein that is largely responsible for the inflammation and rapid cell growth associated with psoriasis. Products like Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab) and Stelara (ustekinumab) are injected every week or every two weeks and can be very effective in treating both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. However, these drugs do come with potentially severe side effects, including lowered immunity and an increased risk of serious infections.

Patients must be screened for tuberculosis before starting biologics therapy. Clinical studies are under way to explore a new generation of biologics that will ideally have fewer side effects and require less frequent injections.

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Psoriatic arthritis (also arthritis psoriatica, arthropathic psoriasis or psoriatic arthropathy) is a type of inflammatory arthritis[1][2] that will develop in up to 30 percent of people who have the chronic skin condition psoriasis.[3] Psoriatic arthritis is said to be a seronegative spondyloarthropathy and therefore occurs more commonly in patients with tissue type HLA-B27.

Common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include:[4]

Along with the above noted pain and inflammation, there is extreme exhaustion that does not go away with adequate rest. The exhaustion may last for days or weeks without abatement. Psoriatic arthritis may remain mild, or may progress to more destructive joint disease. Periods of active disease, or flares, will typically alternate with periods of remission. In severe forms, psoriatic arthritis may progress to arthritis mutilans. [5]:1096

Because prolonged inflammation can lead to joint damage, early diagnosis and treatment to slow or prevent joint damage is recommended.[6]

The exact causes are not yet known, but a number of genetic associations have been identified in a genome-wide association study of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis including HLA-B27.[7][8]

There is no definitive test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis may closely resemble other diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. A rheumatologist (a doctor specializing in diseases affecting the joints) may use physical examinations, health history, blood tests and x-rays to accurately diagnose psoriatic arthritis.

Factors that contribute to a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis include:

Other symptoms that are more typical of psoriatic arthritis than other forms of arthritis include inflammation in the Achilles tendon (at the back of the heel) or the Plantar fascia (bottom of the feet), and dactylitis (sausage-like swelling of the fingers or toes).[9]

There are five main types of psoriatic arthritis:

The underlying process in psoriatic arthritis is inflammation; therefore treatments are directed at reducing and controlling inflammation. Milder cases of psoriatic arthitis may be treated with NSAIDS alone; however there is a trend toward earlier use of Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or biological response modifiers to prevent irreversible joint destruction.

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