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Psoriasis

Psoriasis. By: Angie Vasquez and Marsa Eglip. Introduction. Basic description of psoriasis Symptoms Genetic cause Diagnosis Prognosis Treatment Prevention. Basic Description.

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Psoriasis

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  1. Psoriasis By: Angie Vasquez and Marsa Eglip

  2. Introduction • Basic description of psoriasis • Symptoms • Genetic cause • Diagnosis • Prognosis • Treatment • Prevention

  3. Basic Description • Psoriasis is a lifelong disease of the immune system that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic. • Plaque is most common among psoriasis types. 1.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis.

  4. Plaque Guttate Inverse Erythrodermic Pustular

  5. Symptoms • The classic symptom of psoriasis are raised red patches of skin topped with loose, silvery scales, usually on the knees or elbows. • “My skin feels hot and almost a swelling feeling.” -npf-7707(Kellibelli)

  6. Genetic Cause • The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed that a combination of several factors contributes to the development of this disease. • Psoriasis causes white blood cells called T-cells to become overactive.

  7. ` • T-Cells “attack” the skin and set off a cascade of events that make the skin cells multiply so fast they start to stack up on the surface of the skin. • Normal cells form and flake off every 30 days and psoriasis cells go through the process every 3-6 days. Psoriasis Cells

  8. Diagnosis • The doctor looks at the skin to diagnosis. • The doctor would usually do a skin biopsy. • A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin.

  9. Prognosis • Mild psoriasis types( plaque, guttate, and inverse) are not determined to health or life-threatening. • Severe psoriasis types( pustular, erythrodermic and psoriatic arthritis) can be detrimental to health; in most cases, they are not lethal.

  10. Treatment • A type of treatment would be lotions, ointments, creams, shampoos, pills, and injections that effect the whole body. • A type of therapy would be phototherapy that uses light to treat psoriasis.

  11. Preventions • A prevention is unknown. Keeping the skin clean and moist and avoiding specific psoriasis triggers may help reduce the number of flare ups. • Doctors recommend daily baths or showers. Avoid scrubbing to hard, because this can irritate the skin and trigger an attack.

  12. Conclusion • So in conclusion, psoriasis is a lifelong disease. • Plaque is the most common out of the five different types. • It can’t be cured but it can be controlled with lotions, ointments, and other products for psoriasis.

  13. Work Cited • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/psoriasis/overview.html • http://www.psoriasis-aid.com/psoriasis/prognosis_of_psoriasis.html • http://www.psoriasis-aid.com/psoriasis_pictures_50_psoriasis_pictures_by_types_locations.html

  14. Work Cited Continued • http://dermaharmony.com/psoriasis/default.aspx • http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art/.asp?.articlekey=7203 • http://www.lifescript.com/health/A-Z/condition_A-Z/conditions/p/pemphigus.aspx

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