Psoriasis affects more than 3% of the adult population in Brazil. This represents more than 7.5 million adults in Brazil. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease of unclear cause, characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. There may be visible signs of inflammation, such as raised plaques (plaques may look different for different skin types) and flaky skin. This is because an overactive immune system accelerates skin cell growth. Normal skin cells grow completely and slough off (fall off) within a month. In psoriasis, skin cells do this in just three or four days. Instead of sloughing off, skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin. Some people report that psoriasis plaques itch, burn, and sting. Plaques and scales can appear anywhere on the body, although they are commonly found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. The inflammation caused by psoriasis can affect other organs and tissues in the body. People with psoriasis may also experience other health problems. One in three people with psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis. Signs include swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints and areas around the joints. It is often undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. However, it is important to treat it early to help prevent permanent joint damage. Symptoms usually begin between ages 15 and 25, but can begin at any age. Men, women and children of all skin colors can get psoriasis. Types of psoriasis There are five types of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis Guttate psoriasis pustular psoriasis Inverse Psoriasis Erythrodermic Psoriasis It is possible to have more than one type of psoriasis at the same time and more than one type throughout your life. Treatments may vary depending on the type and location of psoriasis.
I have been dealing with this for two weeks now. It’s recovering but very slow. My hands still not recovered tho. I have been using 3 types of creams recommended by the doctor but my hands look like they were burnt the small pimples are turning into red patches. Very stressful
I just got it at age 57 n I wonder what cures it for real my dad had it n took light treatments n developed tumors n had to stop it I tried many things but nothing seems be a cure of it ?
@ket I can only tell you my experience ,as a kid I never had any problem my skin was always good ,in my late 30s I started to get dry areas on my scalp that became very itchy VERY itchy I went to a doctor and he said it is just dandruff,then it started on my elbows and knees and back ,by my early 40s I would say 20% of me was covered, I went to a skin doctor and he said straight away ,I mean within 10 seconds he looked and pointed at my lower arm and said "Psoriasis" he treated me with MTX which I injected once a week ,plus taking Vit B and calcium tabs daily,within two months it was practically cleared up,what I am trying to say is it is difficult to diagnose on children if there are no symptoms to be seen ,however if you are worried you can get the child a skin biopsy , I see my doctor every 3 months for a blood test and it all looks good ,you cannot cure psoriasis but you can control it
Psoriasis affects more than 3% of the adult population in Brazil. This represents more than 7.5 million adults in Brazil. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease of unclear cause, characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. There may be visible signs of inflammation, such as raised plaques (plaques may look different for different skin types) and flaky skin. This is because an overactive immune system accelerates skin cell growth. Normal skin cells grow completely and slough off (fall off) within a month. In psoriasis, skin cells do this in just three or four days. Instead of sloughing off, skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin. Some people report that psoriasis plaques itch, burn, and sting. Plaques and scales can appear anywhere on the body, although they are commonly found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. The inflammation caused by psoriasis can affect other organs and tissues in the body. People with psoriasis may also experience other health problems. One in three people with psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis. Signs include swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints and areas around the joints. It is often undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. However, it is important to treat it early to help prevent permanent joint damage. Symptoms usually begin between ages 15 and 25, but can begin at any age. Men, women and children of all skin colors can get psoriasis. Types of psoriasis There are five types of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis Guttate psoriasis pustular psoriasis Inverse Psoriasis Erythrodermic Psoriasis It is possible to have more than one type of psoriasis at the same time and more than one type throughout your life. Treatments may vary depending on the type and location of psoriasis.
It‘s awful to have it.
I get immune suppressants and they help but it‘s not enough.
@@SahnigReingeloetet MTX is what you need, Methotrexate
I have been dealing with this for two weeks now. It’s recovering but very slow. My hands still not recovered tho. I have been using 3 types of creams recommended by the doctor but my hands look like they were burnt the small pimples are turning into red patches. Very stressful
Mind sharing the creams. I have extreme itching.
I just got it at age 57 n I wonder what cures it for real my dad had it n took light treatments n developed tumors n had to stop it I tried many things but nothing seems be a cure of it ?
Is there any chanse kids get affectet with this and how to treat to overcome this problem
@ket I can only tell you my experience ,as a kid I never had any problem my skin was always good ,in my late 30s I started to get dry areas on my scalp that became very itchy VERY itchy I went to a doctor and he said it is just dandruff,then it started on my elbows and knees and back ,by my early 40s I would say 20% of me was covered, I went to a skin doctor and he said straight away ,I mean within 10 seconds he looked and pointed at my lower arm and said "Psoriasis" he treated me with MTX which I injected once a week ,plus taking Vit B and calcium tabs daily,within two months it was practically cleared up,what I am trying to say is it is difficult to diagnose on children if there are no symptoms to be seen ,however if you are worried you can get the child a skin biopsy , I see my doctor every 3 months for a blood test and it all looks good ,you cannot cure psoriasis but you can control it
Anyone know of a product that will help with extreme itching?
I think I have this😢 thanks for the info.
Good luck
Watching this at 4am because I literally cannot fall asleep with how itchy my skin is 🫠
Do you find any solution?
Can relate...it's 1AM and I just rubbed the itch against the table's edge for 3 minutes straight, nothing else worked😢
@@kanx_mart if you find any solution please let me know for my mom