PsoriasisPsoriasis is fairly non infectious and common skin condition and about 8 million of USA population is suffering from psoriasis and overall ratio of psoriasis is one to three persons in each hundred. It is mostly appear on scalp, elbow and knee and occurs due to the quick regeneration of skin cells.
Intensity of this disease very from person to person some one has very thin layer or tinny patches that even they themselves could not recognize change in their skin. And some has very evil form of psoriasis.

Psoriasis equally distributed all over the world and male, female both have same probability of being affected by it. Its most victims are person before or early adulthood.
But all age people having this skin problem can be scene every where.

Plaque Psoriasis

Psoriasis has been categorized in different types. Plaque Psoriasis is the most widespread form of the Psoriatic. A study shows that about 80% of all the psoriasis patients are those who are suffering from Plaque Psoriasis. It may appear on any part of the skin but knees, elbow, scalp and trunks are its most common victims. Appearance of plaque psoriasis may change on scalp is different from that of on knees or elbow.

These are most stable lesions and not varied in shape and size for a long time duration. First a tiny red spot appear which slowly increased in size. This developed spots is called plaque.

Psoriasis Causes

Main causes of psoriasis are still not fully understood. It is possible that multiple factor areT-Cells may contribute in Psoriasis. Auto-immunity is the main role player besides his genetic and environmental factors are also involve in this skin disease.

T-Cells of the body produce some substance to protect skin from infective agents but an irregular activity in immune system take place due to excess of these substances. A rapid growth of skin cells occurs which stack up on the outer surface of skin. Hence an inflammation in the skin occurs. Further more mutation of genes also affects T-helper cells.

Besides autoimmunity and the genetic factor some other factors are also count for Psoriasis like abnormal functioning of liver, anxiety, environmental condition, drugs, infection and injury etc.

Psoriasis Treatment

Several treatment options are in use for treatment of Psoriasis. Among them some are ancient herbal remedies based, some are conventional medical treatments and some are the latest medical technologies.
PUVA:
It is the latest medical treatment technique which utilized combined effects of UVA rays and Psoralens(a group of herbs).

UVB Light:
UVB is also used for treatment of many skin condition except Psoriasis like vitiligo and eczema etc. But uvb light is a strong trigger of skin cancer. So this is a risky mode of treatment for Psoriasis.

Symptoms of PsoriasisWhat are Symptoms of Psoriasis

Psoriasis has different types and its appearance may differ with types.These are thick rough dry patches of red or pink coloration and normally have dry skin cell over them.
It has no definite shape or appearance. Psoriasis in nail is quiet different from scalp psoriasis.
These spots may or may not itch or burn.

How to stop your Psoriasis

1) Wear cotton dresses.
2) Use sunscreen when go out in extreme hours of summer. But take care about the ingredient of the sunscreens. Because some screens have been found made by toxic chemical materials, which are harmful for skin and may worsen your Psoriasis.
3) Keep your skin moist in this way you may stop your skin being dryer, Dry skin causes the increase in scales of Psoriasis.
4) Leave all anxiety and depression due to Psoriasis in your skin. Be normal and hopeful to get rid from this skin condition. Stress is a major reason behind increase in Psoriasis.
5) Smoking is not better specially for the patients of psoriasis. Even it increases the risk of being affected by Psoriasis far more time in healthy persons.