Psoriasis

Debbie McMinamen Intro to Biology Dr, Hintzsche 04/18/2018 Psoriasis and Biology You know how they say that big things come in small packages? That is how I think of Biology, the smallest thing like a cell can do some impressive things. Biology being the study of life gives us an endless reality of changing and learning the ways of life. Taking the smallest thing like a cell has the power to change everything. The cell’s power can be used for good or for bad. Cells have the capabilities to…

The National Psoriasis Foundation is a self-sponsored nonprofit organization with a goal to cure psoriasis and improve the lives of those afflicted with this disease. Yes, the organization is authority on the subject, founded in 1966 from a tiny classified ad in a Portland, Oregon, newspaper, the Psoriasis Foundation has evolved to become the leading patient advocacy group for the more than 8 million Americans living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. As emerging research continues to…

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. It is not contagious,yet is the most common autoimmune disease in the United states, affecting as many as (7.5) million Americans. Psoriasis has been linked to other serious health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and depression. About 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic…

decided to cover is, Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. No one really knows exactly what causes psoriasis, but most researchers agree that it is related to the immune system and genetics. No special blood tests or other diagnostic tool exists for psoriasis. The diagnosis is generally determined through examination of the skin by a doctor. Psoriasis appears to occur more commonly in women than men. Psoriasis also occurs in all…

There are seven types of psoriasis, the most common being Plaque Psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, which is identified as raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. This kind of psoriasis can appear anywhere on your body. There is also Pustular Psoriasis which is more uncommon and mostly appears in adults. It is characterized by pus-filled bumps surrounded by inflamed, red skin. Erythrodermic Psoriasis is the least common, but it's very…

today’s society dermatologist treat many different skin diseases from childhood age to adulthood. Psoriasis among others is a very common chronic skin disease that will cause the skin to become inflamed, red, itchy and can show small scaling spots or thick red patches. Many people live with this chronic disease. This disease can affect a variety of ages but it is very common to onset in childhood. Psoriasis is a familiar condition in pediatrics. According to studies in North India, twenty to…

Psoriasis is not contagious. It is unknown why psoriasis develops in the nails, but it is to be from genetics and environmental factors, which makes it impossible to prevent it from happening. If psoriasis of the nails is severe and not treated it can cause functional and social problems. Signs of psoriasis of the nail include: thickening of skin under the nail, pits or lines across the nail, loosening…

REASON CHIEF COMPLAINT: This is a followup of psoriasis and probable steroid-induced acne on the face. HISTORY The patient has a long history of psoriasis and has been treated with methotrexate in the past. See Dr. Stewart's note from 04/21/2016. Because of the lengthy time of his methotrexate usage which was approximately eight years, methotrexate was stopped by Dr. Stewart in April and the patient has been using just topical care only. He did discontinue his triamcinolone cream on his…

obtained the US FDA approval for a prescription spray for psoriasis. The spray named Sernivo is an external application and contains 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate. It can be used by patients over 18 years of age. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and a complex inflammatory skin disorder in which skin cells begin to multiply rapidly and form lesions that are red, itchy and patchy. The skin may become dry or cracked and may bleed. Psoriasis is extremely difficult to treat. Betamethasone…

document is written more for a layperson (nontechnical audience) with the information in this document anyone who is not familiar with psoriasis can get the basic information on what psoriasis is, the things that causes it, and the current treatment options. The purpose of this document is to give the reader the quick access to the basic information about psoriasis. This might be shared between a doctor and their patient to give them answer they may have down the road. The intended audience…