Psoriasis Information
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Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Psoriasis [pronounced sore-EYE-ah-sis] is a genetic disease that affects about 4.5 million people in the United States. It is a condition that affects sufferers throughout their lives. And although it may look gruesome, psoriasis is not contagious. Psoriatic lesions are not infections or open wounds, and they pose no threat to the health or safety of others. Whether you are affected by psoriasis or just interested in learning more about the condition, here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about psoriasis.
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Scalp Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Psoriasis is a chronic condition that currently affects about four million Americans. It is a disease in which the regeneration of skin cells occurs at an extremely rapid rate. This becomes compounded by the fact that the skin in affected areas does not slough off easily. Therefore, the result is patches of scaly, swollen lesions that are itchy and may even be painful. Psoriasis can occur on any area of the body, but it is most often found on the elbows, knees, legs, palms, feet, and face. It can also affect the area on and around the scalp. Scalp psoriasis affects roughly two to three percent of the population nationwide.
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Guttate Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Guttate psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that is usually seen in patients less than thirty years of age. The lesions of this type of psoriasis look like small, red, localized drops on the skin. In fact, the term guttate comes from that Latin word gutta meaning “drop.” Guttate psoriasis usually starts on the trunk, arms, or legs and sometimes spreads to the face, ears, or scalp.
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Inverse Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Most patients with psoriasis suffer from plaque psoriasis, in which the skin breaks out in lesions or plaques. Plaque psoriasis appears as patches of raised red skin covered by silvery white scales. Inverse psoriasis is another form of psoriasis that occurs less frequently.
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Nail Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Nail psoriasis affects both men and women of all ages; however the incidence of the disease increases with age. Psoriasis can affect any part of the nail unit. Most changes occur in the nail plate. When psoriasis affects the nails they can become very deformed which can lead to enormous embarrassment. Severe psoriatic nail disease can lead to functional and social impairments if left untreated.
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Plaque Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
If you think you may have plaque psoriasis, you are not alone. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the condition, as approximately eighty percent of people who have psoriasis, suffer from this particular variation. In fact, the scientific name for plaque psoriasis is psoriasis vulgaris, meaning “common psoriasis.” If you or a loved one is affected by plaque psoriasis, read on to learn more about this condition including the causes, types, and treatment options that are available.
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Pustular Psoriasis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Pustular psoriasis is characterized by widespread pustules that form on the background of red and tender skin. Patches of affected skin can occur randomly on any part of the body, although it develops most frequently on flexural areas such as the backs of the knees, the insides of the elbows, the armpits and the groin. The pustules continue to grow and spread until they merge to form large areas of pus. They can rupture easily and become infected, causing dehydration and increasing the risk of infection.
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Psoriasis and the Liver
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Although psoriasis is a skin condition, it is also associated with dysfunctions in the rest of the body. Itching, burning eyes, abnormalities in fingernails and toe nails, genital sores, poor digestion, and liver dysfunction can also be signs and symptoms of psoriasis. In fact, there is a strong connection between the functioning of the liver and the development of psoriasis.
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Psoriatic Arthritis
by Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease that belongs to the same group of arthritis conditions that cause inflammation of the spine (spondyloarthropathies.) This disease is characterized by inflammation of the skin and joints. Patients with psoriatic arthritis can develop inflammation of tendons, cartilage, eyes, lung lining, and even the aorta. The onset of psoriatic arthritis generally occurs in those between forty and fifty years of age.
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