Psoriasis (Psoriasis)
Psoriasis: Psoriasis is seen at an average rate of 1-3 percent in the population. Although the exact cause of the disease is not known, it is thought to occur when the immune system is unusually affected by epithelial cells under the influence of triggering factors on a genetic basis.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by lesions with sharp borders, red color and white crusts on them. It occurs most frequently in the affected areas such as knees and elbows, and in the scalp, nails and genital area.
Psoriasis vulgaris (Plaque Psoriasis): It is the most common type of the disease. It is usually seen in areas such as knees, elbows, scalp and waist-hips. The lesions are particularly thick, red plaques covered with white and shiny crusts.
Guttate Psoriasis (Droplet Style Psoriasis): It is a type that is usually seen in children and may occur after an upper respiratory tract infection. It appears as small droplets on the skin of the chest, arms and legs.
Palmoplantar Psoriasis: It forms plaques with sharp borders, red, yellow-white dandruff, causing painful cracks on the soles of the feet and hands.
Scalp Psoriasis: It appears as sores on the scalp that cause white dandruff on a red background.
Flexural or Inverse Psoriasis: It is seen in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and other skin folds on the genitals and hips. This type of psoriasis appears as smooth and bright red lesions.
Pustular Psoriasis: In pustular psoriasis, especially seen in adults, yellow inflamed, acne-like blisters are seen. It usually affects only the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis: It is rare. There is widespread redness, peeling and itching of the skin covering most of the body surface.
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Content Update Date: 14.12.2022