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Most of us take our skin for granted.
Unless it has something noticeable about it, like a
rash or bump, we pretty much don't pay too much attention
to our skin. The skin is prone to disease just like
any other part of the body. The medical professional
that specializes in diseases of the skin is called dermatologists.
A dermatologist should be consulted whenever you notice
that your skin is red, you itch constantly, if there
is any irritation or white patches visible on the skin.
These are signs that you may have .
It's a good idea to watch it for a little while and
if it persists, make an appointment with your physician.
It may be possible to catch this problem before it erupts.
The area’s most affected by this disease, particularly
in women, are the arms, the folds of the skin, the
abdomen, folds in the neck and the areas surrounding
the breasts. It may be seen as a discoloration of
the skin or a simple white patch of skin and it must
not be ignored.
The most common age group that is afflicted with
psoriasis is 15 to 35 years old. It may be caused
by heredity, but not everyone in that particular heredity
group will get it. In some, the genetic code may be
suppressed, while in others the genetic code may act
as an agent. Other things that can trigger the onset
of psoriasis may be the weather, certain medications
you may be taking, allergies, or a viral or bacterial
infection that you may have. For most of us, the details
aren't important. We either are or are not suffering
from the effects of this disease.
All or maybe just small portions of the skin may
be affected. There are five identified types of this
disease. These include, Erythrodermic, Inverse, Plaque,
Guttate and Pustular. With the Erythrodermic type,
there is a large area of skin involved and the redness
of the skin is very noticeable. The Guttate type manifests
as small pink or red spots and occurs, usually, in
the armpits, breast folds or the folds of the abdomen.
If the area consists of red patches which are accompanied
by silvery white scales, then it is Plaque psoriasis,
whereas white colored blisters, that are accompanied
by itching red skin is usually diagnosed as Pustular
psoriasis.
Most physicians will attempt to find the underlying
cause. Most of the time tests will be run and a biopsy
of the skin will be taken, however if the patches
have erupted all over your body, you may be in for
a hospital stay; however, this is only done in extreme
cases.
The most likely treatment will be a prescription for
a medicated , advice on what
and
to use along with taking vitamin A or D. You will be
advised to bathe more often, with oatmeal. Antibiotics
are given to fight any infection that may occur.
There is no way to prevent this disease; however
there is a lot of research being done in this field. |
