Psoriasis – a chronic non-infectious disease that often manifests in the form of rashes and flaking of the skin. Psoriasis affects 4% of the world population. This disease can be developed at any age from the moment of birth to old age, but psoriasis „has affinity“ to the young people. This is evidenced by the fact that 70% of patients fall ill with psoriasis at the age of 20 years.
If rash appeared on the skin which may look like psoriasis – you should consult a dermatologist. Psoriatic rashes are itchy scaly plaques of various sizes. This plaque may be stationed on the elbows, knees, scalp or other parts of the body. The doctor will be able to make an accurate diagnosis, and depending on its shape will prescribe a treatment. You do not want to visit the doctor? Then Dan Crawford’s Psoriasis Revolution book will help you. The author of this guide describes in detail how to cure psoriasis at home. Great e-book! I recommend this manual to all who have psoriasis.
Causes of psoriasis
Psoriasis – it is an abnormal body reaction on external irritants whereby in some parts of the body the upper layer of the skin dies faster than usual. If a normal cycle of division and maturation of the skin cells happens in 3-4 weeks, then during psoriasis this process is occurring within 4-5 days.
Currently, psoriasis is considered as a hereditary multifactorial disease: the basis of the disease is not one but a whole range of reasons – immunological changes, metabolic disorders, endocrine, and neurological disorders. It is possible to say for sure: psoriasis cannot be shared with the touch, and therefore this is not an infectious disease.
Causes of psoriasis are still not found. Today exist various theories. According to one theory, there are two types of psoriasis.
Psoriasis type 1 is caused by inherited breakdowns in the immune system. 65% of all population suffering from this form of psoriasis, at the same time this disease appears at a young age (from 18 until 25 years).
Psoriasis type 2 affecting old people(40 years and older). This type of psoriasis is not inherited and does not have a relation with breakdowns in the immune system. The difference between these two psoriasis is that type 2 attacking nails and joints, unlike type 1 attacking the skin.
According to another theory, the reason for psoriasis is immunity disorders caused by various factors: it could be stress or infectious diseases, cold climate, or an unhealthy diet. For example, it is proved that alcohol can provoke an exacerbation of psoriasis – this is especially true for beer, champagne, and other alcoholic drinks. Eating foods that contain vinegar, pepper, chocolate aggravates the disease and can cause exacerbation of psoriasis. According to this theory, psoriasis is a systemic disease.
This means that in case of serious infringements in the work of the immune system, the process can spread to other organs and tissues such as the joints. As a result, it may develop psoriatic arthritis, which is characterized by the defeat of the small joints of the hands and feet.
Symptoms of psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis are inflamed, red spots accompanied by severe itching. Such patches (plaques) usually located on the scalp, knees, elbows, lower back and skin folds in the ground. A quarter of patients suffering from nails affection. Depending on the season of relapse (acute disease), there are three types of psoriasis: winter, summer, uncertain. The most common type of psoriasis is winter psoriasis.
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