Psoriasis
Psoriasis typically affects the areas where there is the densest population of sebaceous glands.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a non-infectious and non-transmissible autoimmune skin condition that can be both baffling and persistent. Thick, silvery-white, scaly plaques appear on the skin due to the rapid and excessive proliferation of cells. Common areas of the body that are affected are the knees, elbows, scalp, legs, trunk, and nails. It can also be found on any part of the skin. The lesions are typically raised, silvery-white, red, and itchy. There are different types of psoriasis, but one of the most common is plaque psoriasis.
Causes of
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-infectious and non-transmissible autoimmune skin condition that can be both baffling and persistent.
- The predominant cause is attributed to an altered immune system.
- Genetic transmission
- Environmental factors.
- Smoking
- Certain medications.
- Streptococcal infection.
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What are the symptoms of Psoriasis?
- Pink or red scaly flakes.
- Appearance of psoriasis at sites of scratching or abrasion is common.
- A tiny spot of blood is seen when you attempt to remove the flakes.
- Fingernails and toenails may have pinpoint depressions or small pits.
- Onycholysis or separation of the nail from its bed is noticed at the fingertip.
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