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Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects 2 to 2.6 percent of the United States population, or between 5.8 and 7.5 million people. Although the disease occurs in all age groups, it primarily affects adults. It appears about equally in males and females. Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature. Usually this movement (also called turnover) takes about a month, but in psoriasis it may occur in only a few days. In its typical form, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflamed) skin covered with silvery scales. These patches, which are sometimes referred to as plaques, usually itch or feel sore. They most often occur on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on skin anywhere on the body.
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Psoriasis Symptoms1-2 of 3 more...
Causes
... No thicker than a sheet of paper, the outermost layer of your skin — the epidermis — serves as a strong barrier between you and the environment. In addition to offering protection from tra...
Source: MayoClinic
Risk factors ... Perhaps the most significant risk factor for psoriasis is having a family history of the disease. About one in three people with psoriasis have a close relative who also has the condition. On the othe...
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Treatment
... Psoriasis can be challenging to treat in spite of a wide range of therapeutic options. The disease is unpredictable, going through cycles of improvement and exacerbation seemingly at whim. And treatme...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Although self-help measures won''t cure psoriasis, they may help improve the appearance and feel of damaged skin. These measures may benefit you: Follow a nutritious diet. Although researchers haven''...
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Psoriasis
... What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that produces thick red plaques covered with silvery scales. The most common areas affected are the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back, althoug...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Psoriasis Update: New Drugs May Offer Some Patients Options for Symptom Management ... According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 7 million people in the United States have psoriasis, with an estimated 150,000 new cases arising annually. Several new medications to treat...
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Psoriasis
... A chronic and recurrent disease characterized by dry, well-circumscribed, silvery, scaling papules and plaques of various sizes. This is a common skin disease of unknown cause affecting up to 3% of th...
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- Questions and Answers About Psoriasis
... This booklet contains general information about psoriasis. It describes what psoriasis is, what causes it, and what the treatment options are. If you have further questions after reading this booklet,...
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