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Psoriasis- causes and symptoms

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Humans are exposed to a variety of diseases throughout their lives, some of which are completely unexpected. Even our skin, whether on the face or elsewhere on the body, can be subjected to certain conditions. Psoriasis is said to be one of the illnesses.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that primarily affects the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Rashes with itchy, scaly patches result from this. Psoriasis is a common and chronic disease that has no cure.

 More than 10 million people in India are affected by this disease, and for various reasons, the healthcare sector in India has yet to initiate a proper facility to help people with this condition. As a result, one should always look for better places that can at least alleviate the sufferings of those who are suffering from it.

 For those people, MediPocket world is the solution. Patients with psoriasis can easily get their diagnosis and treatment with MediPocket world, which has top dermatologists and surgeons on board.

Types of psoriasis

Let’s go over the different types of psoriasis and how their signs and symptoms differ.

  • Plaque psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that causes dry, itchy skin on the knees, lower back, and scalp.
  • Guttate psoriasis is a common cause of strep throat in young adults and children.
  • Toenail and fingernail psoriasis causes abnormal nail growth, pitting, and discoloration.
  • Inverse psoriasis develops in the skin folds of the buttocks, breast, and groyne. Sweat and friction aggravate the smooth patches of inflamed skin.
  • Psoriasis pustular, a pus-filled type that appears as white patches in small areas of the soles and palms.
  • Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare rash with peeling skin. It spreads throughout the body and can cause intense itching and burning.

Symptoms 

The article goes into greater detail about some of the most common signs and symptoms of psoriasis.

  • There are various types of rashes that vary from person to person. In black or brown skin, the colour can range from a purple shade with a grey scale to red or pink in white skin.
  • a patchy rash that differs from person to person. The spots can be dandruff-like scaling or large rash eruptions all over the body.
  • Some parts of the body have dry, cracked skin that may bleed.
  • Itching, soreness, burning, and cyclic rashes that may last a week or more and then go away.

As we know the types and symptoms of the said condition, it is advised to consult with a skin expert to lessen the symptoms, as Psoriasis can disrupt a normal and peaceful life of anyone affected by it.

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