Psoriasis is an abnormality of skin condition when it grows much quicker than normal skin. It is a non-contagious skin condition. The areas that are most commonly affected are the scalp, elbows and knees but it can occur anywhere on the body including nails and bone. Right now, psoriasis become one of the common diseases and need to take the necessary medical treatments to prevent this disease.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person. The signs and symptoms include :
*Shedding of scales of skin
*Red scaly patches on scalp, elbows, knees and other parts of the body.
*Itchiness but in varying degrees

Types of psoriasis

*Plaque psoriasis is the most common
*Guttate psoriasis is found mostly in children.
*Eryhtrodermic psoriasis is severe from that requires hospitalisation
*Napkin psoriasis
*Pustular psoriasis- a more severe form of psoriasis which can be painful

Complications
Psoriasis can cause arthritis known as psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms are discomfort, throbbing or swelling in many joints. The joints that are commonly affected are:

*Terminal joint in the fingers or toes
*Lower back, wrist, knees or ankles

Treatment (Depends on the type, severity and site of the lesion)
Creams and medicine can relieve symptoms.

Moisturising

*It is important to keep your skin moist all the time. You should :
*Use a soap substitute such as aqueous cream or on emulsificant oitment
*Use protective gloves
*Keep fingernails and toe nails short to prevent damage to the skin from scratching

Medication and cream

Doctors will prescribe medications including :
*Coal tar preparation, cortisone and other emollients.
*Methotrexate, Neotigason, Cyclosporine and Calcipatriol
*Ultraviolet light and PUVA Phototherapy

Where to get help?

Go the nearby health facilities and ask your doctor. Your doctor will assess your condition and start medication. If necessary, referral to a skin specialist is required depending on the severity of the disease.

Things to remember

Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure for psoriasis but long term treatment can control the problem.

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