Psoriasis
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What is Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the skin and, in some forms, the joints. In healthy skin, new cells are produced in the deepest layer of the epidermis and gradually move upward, where they mature and are…
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Symptoms of Psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis are driven by an abnormally accelerated skin growth cycle and a persistent inflammatory response in the skin. The most recognizable signs are red or pink plaques covered with silvery scale, dry and cracked skin, itching, burning, and…
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Causes of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is caused by an abnormal immune-driven acceleration of skin cell production, usually arising in people with a genetic predisposition and then triggered or amplified by environmental and physiological stressors. It is not simply a skin surface problem; it develops from…
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Diagnosis of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is usually diagnosed through a clinical assessment rather than a single definitive test. In most cases, a clinician identifies the condition by recognizing a characteristic pattern of skin lesions, considering the patient’s medical history, and excluding other disorders that can…
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Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is treated with a combination of topical medications, light-based therapy, systemic drugs, and newer targeted biologic agents. These treatments are used not simply to remove visible plaques, but to interrupt the abnormal immune signaling and accelerated skin-cell turnover that drive…
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Prevention of Psoriasis
Psoriasis cannot be completely prevented in the strict sense, because its development depends on a mixture of inherited susceptibility and immune regulation that cannot be fully controlled. The condition arises when the immune system becomes overactive in the skin, accelerating the…
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FAQ about Psoriasis
This FAQ article explains psoriasis in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, what to expect over time, and which factors may affect risk or flare-ups. Psoriasis is…