What exactly is Psoriasis?

Question

My son has just been diagnosed with it and i not really sure what it is or how it will effect him,the doctor tried to explain but he used too many medical terms that i didnt really understand.Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

this site might be able to help, please write in search psoriasis & look thur' results. This site speciliases in natural & alternative remedies & is a gem of a site for advice on natural remedies,diet,supplements etc.
They have a section specifiacally for kids, so when you get the results from the search, look under Kidzone which is specific advice for children.
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 14 and now I am 36 years old. You can say that I have tried just about every medicine both approved by FDA and trial without much success. Examples include Enbrel, Humira, oral meds, creams, oils, salts, coal tar, etc and the list is much more extensive that I can't even remember all of the names. But recently after someone shared this video https://tr.im/CurespsoriasisMEW6 everything has changed. My psoriasis completely cleared by putting these changes in place. I only wish I'd taken photos of before and after because it truly has been miraculous. I am getting married in Oct, 2015 and I am wearing a strapless gown that also shows my back and I am confident (not like before) that my skin will be soft and pretty vs red and flakey.

Answer 3

Psoriasis is a skin condition. I prefer the word condition rather than disease. The common form is due to the fact the skin renews itself faster than normal. I succumbed to Psoriasis at the age of 16 when the only treatment was in hospital. Since then treatments have advanced and now I am almost Psoriasis free at the young age of 48! My advise, keep him in cotton clothing, do not make a BIG issue out of it, just accept he has it. The causes are many depending on the type, so this could all clear up in a few weeks. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Psoriasis is believed to be an immune-mediated disease[1] which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques or lesions, are areas of excessive skin production and inflammation. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is not contagious.

The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localised patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy). Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis. Ten to fifteen percent of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis.

The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress and excessive alcohol consumption. Individuals with psoriasis may suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem. As such, quality of life is an important factor in evaluating the severity of the disease. There are many treatments available but because of its chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.

Answer 5

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease that manifests most commonly as well-circumscribed, erythematous papules and plaques covered with silvery scales. Cause is unknown, but common triggers include trauma, infection, and certain drugs. Symptoms are usually minimal with occasional mild itching, but cosmetic implications may be major. Some people develop severe disease with painful arthritis. Diagnosis is based on appearance and distribution of lesions. Treatment is with emollients, vitamin D analogues, retinoids, tar, anthralin, corticosteroids, phototherapy, and when severe, methotrexate, retinoids, biologics, or immunosuppressants.
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Answer 6

It is where the skin overdevelopes skin cells so all the skin builds up on top of each other and looks scaly,
It is normally hereditary, and cannot be cured but the symptoms ie the flaky rash can be kept under control. they are normally brought out by stress or bad diet.
I'm sorry your son has this as it can be horrible I had it quite bad when I was 17 through to about 21 it was all over my arms and legs and in my scalp, it was the worst time of my life, but finally I was prescribed ditro cream (I think that's what it is called) and I was completely free of it in just 2 weeks, and apart from the odd patch on my elbows now and again I never get it.
Keep it moist constantly, the hemp cream sold in body shop is excellent good luck x

Answer 7

RE: What exactly is Psoriasis?
My son has just been diagnosed with it and i not really sure what it is or how it will effect him,the doctor tried to explain but he used too many medical terms that i didnt really understand.Can anyone help me?

Answer 8

Hello Heather, Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease in which itchy scaly red patches form on the elbows, forearms, knees, legs, scalp and other parts of the body. It's cause is not known, but may be brought on by anxiety There is no known cureand treatment is palliative with lotions or ointments.

Answer 9

Psoriasis is a skin condition. People who do not suffer from Psoriasis skin cells will reproduce every 20-30 days, wheras people with Psoriasis skin cells reproduce every 3-4 days. I have this condition, and have found that T-Gel helps if you have Psoriasis in your scalp. My doctor prescribed me with a cream, and it really did help. I am nearly clear of it. Good Luck!

Answer 10

our skin sheds dead cells every week and therefore has to form new ones. with psoriasis the new cells grow too quickly and build up. that is why it can appear scaly and silver. i have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and was confused by the medical terms used. this is how the doctor made me understand. hope it helps

if creams don't help your son, try acupuncture. it got rid of mine.