The skin condition primarily appears as a red, flaky rash on varying parts of the body, leading to discomfort, irritation, and even anxiety about physical appearance. However, several Psoriasis treatment options are ranging from creams to oral medications. There are various ways to manage and prevent it once it has been diagnosed by a skin Psoriasis specialist.
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What are the symptoms of Psoriasis?
The primary symptoms of Psoriasis include:
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A red, inflamed rash on varying parts of the body – most commonly found of the arms, legs, and scalp.
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Red inflamed skin, covered with a layer of silver-toned and scaly patches
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Itching of the rash area
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Cracking of the rash area due to dryness
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Bleeding may occur in the cracked and itchy areas due to scratching
The severity of symptoms varies from person to person as well as the length of the time the skin condition has gone untreated.
What are the causes of Psoriasis?
Currently, there is no clear cause of Psoriasis, but Psoriasis skin specialists believe it to be a problem with the immune system (autoimmune disorder) where the skin reproduces cells at a higher rate than is needed. This leads to an overproduction of skin cells, which takes form on the body as red and scaly patches.
How To Diagnose Psoriasis?
Psoriasis must be diagnosed by a medical professional, most often a dermatologist.
Your doctor will take a look at the physical symptoms to see if the rash aligns with the symptoms of Psoriasis. They will also likely go through any other common factors that may cause the rash to rule them out. If a diagnosis is made, your doctor will then discuss the available Psoriasis treatment options.
How To Treat Psoriasis?
Treatment of Psoriasis varies based on the severity of the skin condition and the stage in which it was caught and diagnosed. Treatment also depends on the area of the rash. There are several Psoriasis treatments options on the market today including but not limited to:
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Oral and/or injected medications such as steroids, retinoids, biologics, methotrexate (a common ingredient found in Humira), and cyclosporine (Neoral).
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Light therapy – a treatment in which the patient receives a controlled amount of exposure to natural or artificial light daily. Treatment may include natural sunlight, UVB narrowband, UVB broadband, ultraviolet light, and an excimer laser (targeted skin treatment).
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Skin creams such as corticosteroids, retinoids, vitamin D topicals, anthralin, and coal tar.
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Natural treatments for treatments include topical aloe vera, essential oils, fish oil vitamins, and barberry.
Prevention
Once diagnosed with Psoriasis, the most common question is “how do I prevent it?”. Whereas there is no cure for Psoriasis, there are several options for keeping the skin condition at bay and preventing visible symptoms.
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Avoid consuming food and beverages known to dehydrate the body (caffeine, alcohol, etc.)
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Avoid smoking as this dries out the skin.
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Eat an abundance of hydrating fruits and vegetables.
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Talk with your Psoriasis skin specialist about how often you should be washing the area.
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Stick to your medications and use dermatologist-recommended moisturizers
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