- Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated skin disease with characteristic red, scaly plaques caused by the excessive proliferation of skin cells There are a number of types of psoriasis, including chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis, and nail psoriasis
- Psoriasis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
- Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet
Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrical, scaly plaques with well-defined edges Factors that can trigger psoriasis include smoking, obesity, medications such as some anti-inflammatories and lithium
- Guidelines for the management of psoriasis - DermNet
Guidelines for the management of psoriasis, Treatment guidelines for chronic plaque psoriasis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
- Guttate psoriasis - DermNet
Who gets guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis tends to affect children and young adults; it is the second most common form of psoriasis in children after chronic plaque psoriasis Both sexes and all races can develop guttate psoriasis It is often the first presentation of psoriasis for an individual, but can also be seen in those with known chronic psoriasis What causes guttate psoriasis
- Scalp Psoriasis: A Complete Overview — DermNet
Scalp psoriasis is characterised by red, thickened patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp, as seen in the images below Scalp psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of multiple factors
- Nail psoriasis - DermNet
Nail psoriasis, Psoriatic nail dystrophy, Psoriatic nail disease, Psoriasis of the nails Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Facial psoriasis - DermNet
What is facial psoriasis? Facial psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which there are one or more, persistent, thickened, red and dry patches on the face Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that may affect any skin site Facial involvement occurs at some time in about half those affected by psoriasis Although it is usually mild, facial psoriasis is occasionally very
- UVB Phototherapy (Ultraviolet Light Therapy) — DermNet
Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy delivers shortwave ultraviolet radiation to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis Phototherapy works by suppressing DNA synthesis, which in turn reduces inflammation
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