Protecting the body from disease and infection is the immune system, one of the body’s most important and necessary function. However in some cases, the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body by mistake; which can causes various of problems and diseases in the body. Conditions and diseases of this abnormal response of the immune system are often referred as an autoimmune disease. One of the most common autoimmune diseases is psoriasis, a chronic skin diseases categorized with raised, red, scaly patches on various parts of the body. Psoriasis, is a very complex disease and research is still being done for more effective treatments and to fine a definite causes for psoriasis. In this research paper, the reader will have a chance to grasp
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There are many official and unofficial types of psoriasis, with the most common being plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis, which is often referred as psoriasis vulgaris, is the most common form of the disease appearing in 8 out of 10 psoriasis cases. This type of psoriasis usually appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. These patches or plaques most often show up on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back. They are often itchy and painful, and they can crack and bleed. The second most common type of psoriasis is guttate psoriasis, which is often seen amongst children and young adults, and appears as small, pink-red, lesions on the skin. Third, is inverse psoriasis, which appears in skin folds like the armpits, the breasts, the groin, and buttocks. This type of psoriasis appears as patches of red, smooth, and shiny skin. Due to the sweat and moisture in this part of the body, the development of dry skin cells that is often present in other forms in psoriasis is prevented. Next is pustular psoriasis which is rare and mostly affects adults. In this type, blisters filled with non-infectious pus (pustules) appear within a few hours and then dry up and peel within another two days. Adding on to this list is erythodermic psoriasis, which is the least common. In this type of psoriasis, the patches cover large portions of the body and are red, scaly, and looks like a burn. Last, but not least, psoriasis can also affect the nails, where tiny white pits are scattered in groups across the nail. Toenails and sometimes fingernails may have yellowish spots. Long ridges may also develop across and down the nail. The nail bed often separates from the skin of the finger and collections of dead skin can build up underneath the nail. Identifying the type of psoriasis is very important, as
There are many official and unofficial types of psoriasis, with the most common being plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis, which is often referred as psoriasis vulgaris, is the most common form of the disease appearing in 8 out of 10 psoriasis cases. This type of psoriasis usually appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. These patches or plaques most often show up on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back. They are often itchy and painful, and they can crack and bleed. The second most common type of psoriasis is guttate psoriasis, which is often seen amongst children and young adults, and appears as small, pink-red, lesions on the skin. Third, is inverse psoriasis, which appears in skin folds like the armpits, the breasts, the groin, and buttocks. This type of psoriasis appears as patches of red, smooth, and shiny skin. Due to the sweat and moisture in this part of the body, the development of dry skin cells that is often present in other forms in psoriasis is prevented. Next is pustular psoriasis which is rare and mostly affects adults. In this type, blisters filled with non-infectious pus (pustules) appear within a few hours and then dry up and peel within another two days. Adding on to this list is erythodermic psoriasis, which is the least common. In this type of psoriasis, the patches cover large portions of the body and are red, scaly, and looks like a burn. Last, but not least, psoriasis can also affect the nails, where tiny white pits are scattered in groups across the nail. Toenails and sometimes fingernails may have yellowish spots. Long ridges may also develop across and down the nail. The nail bed often separates from the skin of the finger and collections of dead skin can build up underneath the nail. Identifying the type of psoriasis is very important, as