Understanding The Disease Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells start multiplying ten times faster than the normal cells. The underlying cells reach the surface of the skin and die. These cells cause red plaques that are raised and are covered with white scales. Psoriasis occurs on the scalp, elbows and knees. It may even affect the nails, the mouth and the genitals.

What are the symptoms of Psoriasis?

The symptoms of Psoriasis differ from person to person. Psoriasis can impact small areas like the scalp or elbow or may impact the Skin Specialist India majority of the body.

The common symptoms of Psoriasis are as-

•  Swollen, painful Joints
•   Pitted, thick nails
•  Burning and itching sensations around the patches
•  Soreness around the patches
•  Dry skin that may bleed and crack
•  Scales or plaques on the red patches
•  Raised, red, inflamed patches of skin

The symptoms may be severe for a few weeks or days. Over a period of time these symptoms may become unnoticeable. After few weeks, due to the trigger of Psoriasis, Tattoo Removal In India the symptoms may flare up again. When the signs of Psoriasis disappear, you tend to be symptom free for some time but there are likely chances of the coming back of Psoriasis.

Is Psoriasis contagious?

Psoriasis is not a contagious disease. If you are suffering from Psoriasis, you will not pass this skin disease to another person.

What are the causes of Psoriasis?

Scientists are unaware of the major factors responsible for causing Psoriasis. However, they consider two factors to be responsible for causing the disease Psoriasis and these two factors are the immune system and the Genetics.

1. Immune System - Our body has got an autoimmune system which protects the body from attacking itself. When you get the disease Psoriasis, the autoimmune system PRP Hair Treatment becomes faulty and the White Blood cells also called the T cells start mistakenly attacking the cells of the skin of your body.

For attacking and destroying the Bacteria invading your body and fighting the infections, the White blood cells are deployed. In Psoriasis, the production of skin cells become very fast. The new skin cells develop very quickly. These cells get pushed to the surface of the skin and they start Pigmentation Treatment piling up there. The attack on the cells of the skin develops inflamed and red areas on the skin.

2. Genetics - The risk of developing Psoriasis increase if your immediate family member has had a skin disorder. The chances of getting Psoriasis increase if you Inherit genes from your family members.

What are the triggers of Psoriasis?

Alcohol - If you drink heavily, the chances of your getting the disease Psoriasis increase.

Stress - High stress levels also trigger Psoriasis

Medications - Certain specific salts like Lithium present in the medicines and certain medicines like antimalarial medicines and medicines for High Blood pressure can also cause Psoriasis.

Infection - Your immune system would get impacted if you have an infection. Lower immunity does increase the risk of Psoriasis. If you happen to encounter the symptoms Dermatologist In Delhi of Psoriasis, you should get yourself checked. Contact Laskin India at Dr. Latika Arya at 011-46594950

For getting yourself diagnosed and treated for Psoriasis.