Category: Psoriasis

Pspriasis affects 7.5 million Americans. This chronic, but non-contagious disease affects the skin when the body's immune system sends incorrect signals to trigger the growth of skin cells. It can happen on any part of the body - there are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. But plaque is the most …

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    Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin.  Skin rapidly collects at one place, which gives it a silvery-white appearance. Vitiligo is a condition that causes depigmentation of sections of skin. White patches start to appear on the skin. Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis.  It is characterized by redness, skin, swelling, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking etc. All …

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  Psoriasis is a skin disease whose cure has not been found till date. This disease results in flaky and scaly skin, which is extremely itchy as well. It is a chronic, recurring, non-contagious skin disorder that is characterized by raised, thickened reddish patches on the skin covered with silvery-white scales that may vary in severity and …

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1. Psoriasis can be traced to its ancient Greek root:  (‘psora’ which means to "itch;"  the word “sis " means  condition.” Most patients suffering from psoriasis have to endure acute itching. 2. The National Psoriasis Foundation defines Psoriasis as “a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends …

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  Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder which leads to the development of scaly rashes on the skin of the patient. The disorder is believed to be auto-immune. That is, the immune system malfunctions and produces excessive skin cells. Many treatments are tried for psoriasis patients, because different bodies react to different treatments. Light therapy …

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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes scaly rashes to form on the body, and can be very irritating and uncomfortable to the patient.  Scalp psoriasis is especially embarrassing because the scalp is clearly visible. In most cases scalp psoriasis does not occur alone, but is seen along with psoriasis of some other body …

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  Psoriasis is a skin disease wherein there is an overproduction of skin cells that leads to reddening, irritation and itchiness. Psoriasis can range from mild to severe. It affects different parts of the body, even the scalp. However, some lifestyle changes can be incorporated in order to manage the disease. Following are few helpful …

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