Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin inflammation, characterized by the appearance of red spots (resembling the color of salmon) are clearly marked with large silver shells stuck in the middle of these spots.

The disease affects skin Knees, elbows and scalp And the lower back area
(The lumbar region), the intergluteal cleft area, the penis and the penis, and may affect the chest, the palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet.

The prevalence of the disease in the world Are 1-3% , With the difference in races as the disease is more common in light-skinned people (eggs) in Europe and North America.

The disease starts at any age, but most people are between the ages of 15-40 years, and it is spread among women more than a few men.

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin inflammation that appears in the form of red spots with silver scales. The most affected areas are the skin of the knees, elbows, the scalp and the lower back area.

2 – The disease spreads in light-skinned people in Europe and North America, the incidence rate is 1-3%, and spread in people aged 15-40.

3. Parents with psoriasis are more likely to transmit the disease to their children than infected mothers

4 – In addition to the genetic factor, there are some factors that stimulate the emergence of psoriasis, including infections and hormones and some medicines and infections (sore throat and AIDS).

5- Psoriasis is divided according to the shape and location of the injury to eight types, namely psoriasis, psoriasis, nail psoriasis, folds, psoriasis, palm rest, psoriasis, psoriasis, psoriasis and redness.

6. The diagnosis of the disease depends on the clinical examination, where the presence of red spots with silver crusts in the spread of the disease.

7. Complications of psoriatic arthritis, secondary infection, increased risk of lymphoma, and increased cerebrovascular disease.

8. Treatment with drugs and radiotherapy includes the use of topical treatment with creams such as cortisone, vitamin D derivatives, A, tar, salicylic acid, radiation therapy such as sun, UVB, oral therapy or injections such as suralin (with UV A), acetretin and methotrexate Cyclosporine and biological materials.

9 – Herbal treatment includes cactus, acetate, red pepper, licorice, fenugreek, walnuts, Brazil, chamomile, the king and other herbs.


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