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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects roughly 2% of the UK population.
It can affect various parts of the body, including the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include itching, burning, and discomfort.
Plaque psoriasis is characterised by dry, raised, red skin lesions, or plaques, covered with silvery scales. Nail psoriasis affects the nails, leading to pitting, abnormal nail growth, and discolouration.
Guttate psoriasis presents as small, water-drop-shaped scaling lesions that can appear on the trunk, arms, legs, and scalp. Inverse psoriasis causes bright red, shiny, smooth patches of skin that appear in skin folds. Pustular psoriasis is marked by white pustules, or blisters of noninfectious pus, surrounded by red skin.
Common symptoms include:
Psoriasis can be triggered or exacerbated by various factors, making it crucial to identify and manage these triggers for effective treatment. Common triggers include stress, which can lead to flare-ups or worsen existing symptoms.
Infections, such as strep throat, can trigger guttate psoriasis. Skin injuries, like cuts, scrapes, or sunburns, can lead to a psoriasis flare-up at the site of the injury, a phenomenon known as the Koebner effect.
Certain medications, including lithium and some beta-blockers, may also trigger or worsen psoriasis. While not a direct cause, diet can play a role, as some foods may exacerbate symptoms in certain individuals.
Managing psoriasis involves more than just medical treatments. Here are some tips for living well with the condition:
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Gather information about your medical history, including any previous psoriasis treatments, other health conditions, and any family history of psoriasis or other autoimmune diseases. Write down any questions or concerns you have about your psoriasis, treatment options, or management strategies.
Provide your treatment history, including any past successes or failures with different therapies. Your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical examination of your skin, checking for signs of psoriasis such as plaques, scaling, and redness. In some cases, additional tests such as skin biopsies or blood tests might be recommended to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other conditions.
Your provider will discuss various treatment options with you, which may include topical treatments, phototherapy, systemic medications, or biologics. Follow the prescribed treatment plan and take medications as directed.
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