Things That You Should Know About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions which affect people in all age groups. Patients suffering from this condition may be extremely self-conscious about their look and may also suffer from low self-esteem and lack of confidence. Gratefully, DermASAP has a team of expert professionals who have been successfully treating patients with such skin diseases over several years. Dr. Kenneth M Reed, the founder of the clinic, has over 25 years of experience in the related field of practice.
What is Psoriasis and what are the various types of Psoriasis?
An unusually increased growth of a person’s skin at some areas of their skin as compared to the rest of the body leads to psoriasis. This leads
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Specialist at DermASAP suggest before treating Psoriasis, it is important for the patient to know the type of psoriasis they are suffering from.
• Plaque Psoriasis – This is the most common form of the infection. It is often known as “psoriasis vulgaris” and eight out of ten affected people suffer from this kind of psoriasis. This kind of infection results in red, inflames skin covered with white and silver scales that may burn and itch. This kind of psoriasis is usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
• Psoriatic Arthritis – If a patient suffers from arthritis as well as psoriasis, it leads to this type of psoriasis. According to research, patients suffer from psoriasis for about 10 years before being affected by psoriatic arthritis in majority of the cases. Most patients also suffer mail changes, stiff, painful joints.
• Nail Psoriasis – Almost half of the patients suffering from Psoriasis experience nail changes. Symptoms of such psoriasis include brittle and tender nails, discoloration of nails, separation of the nail from the bed, pitting of the nails, and accumulation of chalk-like substance under the nails. A patient suffering from this condition is most likely to suffer from a nail fungal