Informative Essay On Psoriasis

A lot of Americans think psoriasis is just a "skin condition." Oddly enough, this disease actually starts from below the skin, which is a long-lasting disease that can range from mild to severe. Psoriasis originated by the Greek work psora, which means to itch, which is a disease that is very common. This disease affects over seven million Americans. Recently, studies have found a link between psoriasis and some genetic loci between family members. Affecting ages, mainly between fifteen and thirty, this disease is mostly common in lighter skinned people. Very similar to a dried-up scab, psoriatic skin cells grow faster than the average body usually takes. With the old skin not shedding by the time the newer cells of the skin grow, then makes the dead skin scab over until it's ready to fall off. …show more content…
There are many types of psoriasis that affects people today; however, fewer than half of the people diagnosed with psoriasis has psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis are never concentrated in one specific area of the body, hence, leading to different types of the disease. However, most of the different types contain the same symptoms such as, red, itchy skin, pus infected lesions, and muscle weakness.
A Dermatologist can diagnose this disease by giving blood tests or by using a microscope to examine the cells of the affected patched areas. Each person is different based on the severity of psoriasis, which leads to different treatment options. Some will undergo a UVB light to control the disease, or as simple as aspirin and acetaminophen. Besides a good diet with exercise, hot tea with sarsaparilla or even soaking in a warm bath with salt and oatmeal can help soothe the affected