do you know what psoriasis is?

Question

i wanted to see what people would say about it and all the people that have said eww its gross well let me tell you something i have it and you should try living with it.some people just have no care for others feelings and are so selfish.why is it that people are always so quick to judge?

Answer 1

Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring skin disease. Its scope can vary considerably; from mild outbreaks, where the person may not even be aware they have psoriasis, to severe cases, which can be socially disabling and, in rare instances, life-threatening.

In principle, people of all ages can get psoriasis, but the early-onset form of the disease is mostly seen in 16 to 22-year-olds and the late-onset form strikes those between the ages of 50 and 60.

Psoriasis is derived from the Greek word 'psora', which means itch. Around 2 per cent of the population have psoriasis to a greater or lesser degree. Psoriasis is not contagious.

What causes psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a condition which runs in families, but the exact way in which the disease moves from generation to generation has not yet been established. Although the tendency to contract psoriasis is stored in a person's genes, it is by no means certain that it will ever develop.

However, exposure to certain stimuli (such as a streptococcal infection in the throat, alcohol, medicines and local irritation) or damage to the skin, may cause an outbreak of psoriasis in persons who have this genetic predisposition.

There are two main types of psoriasis: psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis) and psoriasis pustulosa (pustular psoriasis). The different types of psoriasis can be divided into subgroups according to severity, duration, location on the body and appearance of the lesions.

Around 6 per cent of the people who have psoriasis also get psoriatic arthritis in the joints. Psoriatic arthritis primarily occurs in fingers and toes, but is also quite common in the back bone.

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Answer 3

I had a 13 year history of psoriasis, though I was in good health otherwise. But these severe large, thick and scaly excoriated plaques on my neck, ears, trunk and limbs ruined the way I was leading my life. I would be with red, inflamed itchy skin for most part of the year and these silvery scales would seem to be erupting without any reason. To make matters worse, blisters would appear over already red and itching skin. It was living hell.

I was treated with various options but nothing seemed to be working. Some of the treatments that I underwent in this depressing period of 13 years included tar preparation, tropical steroids and anthralin. I was also given light therapy many times but everything I tried would give me temporary relief.

And soon, after a few days I would be plagued with the situation again. In one of those moments when I was completely lost I stumbled upon this website just by chance. I read it and felt that as if someone had put the story my life on this web page. I was thoroughly convinced that if ANYONE can cure me of condition, it would be you.

And was I right, or what. I started recovering within 3 days of starting this treatment. Something that had become a painful part of me for 13 years was actually getting healed! My ears are healed and my neck is smooth again!. I am a month into the treatment and I have never felt better in my life!

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Answer 4

My daughter has mild psoriasis. Basically in the average person, skin cells regenerate on average every 30 days. We don't notice this natural shedding process. When you have psoriasis, skin cells regenerate every 3/4 days. The result is a build of scales or patches on the skin sometimes in the form of plaques (which is known as 'Plaque Psoriasis'. Generally you will find that another family member has the same condition as Psoriasis is hereditary. It is non contagious and can be treated in a number of different manners. Most people with Psoriasis will find that exposure to the sun will clear their psoriasis. During winter time or when you psoriasis flares up, you can apply Cortisone based creams which are very effective in keeping the condition under control. Currently this is not curable but it is simply a matter of finding a lifestyle that keeps your psoriasis under control. Moisturise your skin on a regular basis, get plenty of sun and consult a dermatologist. Nothing to worry about and a great excuse to take as many sun holidays as possible!! There is a great amount of research into this condition and I expect in the next few years that there will be an effective means of eliminating the symptoms of Psoriasis. Good luck.

Answer 5

Psoriasis is a disease that takes place when the body’s immune system mistakenly believes healthy skin cells to be enemy cells and starts to produce many more new cells to replace these cells. This is the reason why there is no cure for psoriasis and medications applied to treat psoriasis are only able to remove the symptoms temporarily. Don't go the "cream route", it's only just a waste of time and money. Been there Done that!

You need to read "Psoriasis Free For Life" by Katy Wilson if you want to cure your psoriasis for good. Available online also @ http://www.psoriasisforeverfree.com It's a book that shows you how to cure psoriasis naturally in a few days. I cured my psoriasis permanently in 6 days after reading this book. Good luck!

Answer 6

Yes, and I know how debilitating it can be, even though I don't have it myself.
A good friend who suffers with it has found that he's been able to reduce the extent of the problem by cutting out dairy and wheat products. Have you tried having an allergy test or reading up about food and psoriasis.
And anyone who thinks it is 'gross' is a moron - ignore them, they're ignorant know-nothings who have no manners!
Take care, and best wishes.

Answer 7

It's a skin condition casued by a locally overactive immune system. Small patches of it are quite harmless. If you get a lot, it can be sore and unplesant. Most types of psoriasis react well to sunlight and exposure to UV light is one possible course of treatment.

The good news is that people with psoriasis tend not to get skin cancer.

Answer 8

A skin condition that causes thickening of the skin. In a person with psoriasis the skin renews itself three times as quickly as those without it. It leaves itchy scaly skin, which can only be treated with steroids or sunbed treatment.

Answer 9

I have had psoriasis for 6 years. I have been lucky for people not to look at me and say it is gross. They ask what it is and that is it. So good luck with yours. This is a good website. I hope it helps.

Answer 10

Yes because I suffer with it myself at times, generally when I'm very stressed or worried, I have it on my scalp, elbows and occasionally my eyebrow, people who are ignorant about it make you feel like some sort of odd bod, how shallow those sort are, an enormous amount of people suffer with psoriasis, some very painfully and some just with the general itch and discomfort, its nothing to be ashamed of, its not contagious, its generally genetic too, lots of warm sunshine is a big help for it, cortisone creams too, learning how to relax and be less stressed helps big time, try meditation, it learns you how to relax and really does help, as for those who are rude and ignorant about it, ignore them they are so not worth it and just very shallow minded.