Psoriasis Treatment – Video

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21-02-2012 17:45 Eric Stewart, MD, discusses the treatment options for psoriasis. Key Points *Chronic, noncontagious, often lifelong skin condition affecting approximately 2- 3% of the population *Characterized by red, scaly , thickened plaques of the skin that may be located anywhere on the body, although the scalp, elbows and knees are probably the most commonly involved sites. The joints may be affected in up to 30% of patients *Tends to run in families *Psoriasis severity fluctuates on its own, but can be aggravated by environmental factors such as physical illness (especially infections), psychosocial stressors, and some medications *Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life *Like most diseases the exact cause is unknown, but Psoriasis is characterized by rapid cell growth in the outer layer of skin (epidermis), which in turn is caused by increased activity of immune cells Psoriasis is a fairly common skin condition, affecting 2-3% of the population. Affected persons will exhibit red, rough, sometimes quite thick patches of skin often covered with flaky silver skin (called scales). These lesions may Itch. The nails may thicken and appear abnormal,and the genital area may be involved, especially in men. The joints, if affected, may be stiff and quite painful, and change the appearance of the small joints of the fingers or toes.. The severity of Psoriasis is very variable, ranging from localized to total body involvement. Psoriasis can develop at ...

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