What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is commonly termed as a chronic inflammatory disease related to the skin. The common symptoms are thick red colored skin with flaky and silver-white patches on some parts. The red colored patches vary in size and can vary in size as they range from small to big and may or may not be itchy.

Psoriasis is often life-long condition which affects 2-3% of the world’s population. Psoriasis is more likely to occur in people aged between 15 and 35 years and those aged between 50 and 60 years. Researches at Kayakalp global has clearly indicated that it’s not contagious and can happen to anyone.

The symptoms generally vary from person to person. Some of the common symptoms include:

• Red inflamed patches
• Small, red, individual spots in a few
• Dry skin that might starting showing up cracks and bleed
• Burning or soreness based feeling

Up to 30% of people that have psoriasis might develop psoriatic arthritis in the long-term. Its an Inflammatory condition that can cause a person’s joints to become swollen, painful and stiff. It’s also seen that skin cells usually mature over 30 days, however, in psoriasis, skin cells are produced every 5-7 days.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, which means that for some reason the body's immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, in this case primarily the skin cells. It can be associated with other autoimmune conditions such as diabetes, and up to 25 per cent of patients with psoriasis will also suffer from a related form of arthritis.

Psoriasis affects both genders equally and may occur at any age. And it’s not a genetic disease as studies have shown. Psoriasis affects both genders equally and may occur at any age. Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of other conditions, including fatty liver, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and depression. Psoriasis can also occur in your skin folds, such as in the groin area, under breasts or in your armpits. Here, it often appears as smooth, shiny red patches.

Psoriasis tends to come and go over time. There is no cure, but there are treatments available to relieve the symptoms. It is not contagious and cannot spread from person to person. Psoriasis may look like some other skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema, or some fungal skin infections.

Common causes of psoriasis 

Psoriasis generally occurs in a human body when new skin cells are produced at a faster rate as compared to the removal of dead skin cells, thus excess skin cells form in thick scaly patches on top of the skin. The causes of psoriasis is considered as hereditary and is connected to the immune system problem with T cells and other white blood cells.

Approximately one third of people that suffer from psoriasis have a family history of the disease. Psoriasis can affect any part of the skin surface, but most commonly involves the elbows, knees, and scalp and lower back.

The following can trigger an onset or aggravate the disorder:

• Skin injury - including severe sunburn
• Infections
• Stress
• Certain medications
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Hormonal changes.

People with psoriasis have abnormal fat metabolism and increased requirements for essential fatty acids. Psoriasis can also trigger stress, trauma to the skin in some of the individuals. It’s a condition which is not easy to treat but we at Kayakalp are the experts and our line of Treatment would surely help you out in reduction of the disease.

If you have any further queries or want to discuss your condition of Psoriasis, Then call the experts at +91-9599794433, Dr. Shailender Dhawan is best psoriasis doctor in Delhi, India.