Psoriasis

The human body grows new skin cells at the lowest skin layer which gradually move up to add to the uppermost layer through the layers underneath. This process takes about 28 days maximum and then the skin flakes die but in Psoriasis, the cycle takes between 2 to 6 days; resulting in faster skin cell development causing thick red crusty patches, which are then shed. The scales are followed by red streaky lines most commonly on the scalp, in the ears, elbows, knees, genitals and buttocks.

1. Skin gets covered with thick silvery coats of dry scales.

2. There are red patches and streaks on epidermis surface with small scales, often spots seen commonly in children.

3. Skin ultimately gets dried up and starts to crack eventually leading to bleeding when scratched as it becomes itchy.

4. There is often a burning sensation, soreness or inflammation on the surface.

Once the disease we will discuss all this in this segment.There are multiple factors which can cause Psoriasis and once the disease is active there are multiple causes which can trigger Psoriasis, we will discuss all this in this segment.

Plaque Psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris): Plaque psoriasis occurs as crusty, red and dry patches of overgrown skin on the uppermost skin layer with a silvery white background comprised of dead skin tissues. This psoriasis is apparent on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back. They produce itchy and painful scars on the area which often crack and start bleeding.

Flexural (Inverse): Although psoriasis maybe white in color, dark red lesions are often spread across different body parts, inverse psoriasis has very red lesions spurring up behind body folds, such as behind the knee, under the arm or in the groin. These lesions are shiny and smooth to touch.