About Psoriasis, things you should know

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People with psoriasis could also suffer from anxiety or a loss of self-worth. There are numerous treatments readily available. However, because of its frequent and chronic nature, psoriasis is challenging to control."

Over time, affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when using topical corticosteroids."

Therefore, physicians typically use a trial-and-error strategy to find a treatment that works, and they might switch treatments regularly (for instance, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if adverse reactions occur." (topical treatment)."

About PSORIASIS, who is affected

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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and joints. Psoriasis plaques often appear on the knees and elbows but can affect any skin area, including the scalp and genital area. Although numerous treatments are available, the chronic and persistent nature of psoriasis makes it challenging to control."

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Expert dermatologists typically treat psoriasis in stages based on the severity of the condition, the size of the affected areas, the type of psoriasis, and the patient's response to initial treatments. In the first stage, medications are applied to the skin (topical treatment)."." about psoriasis

There are numerous TREATMENTS

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and joints. Psoriasis plaques often appear on the knees and elbows but can affect any skin area, including the scalp and genital area. Although numerous treatments are available, the chronic and persistent nature of psoriasis makes it challenging to control."

Psoriasis affects both sexes equally, occurs at all ages and is prevalent in 2-3% of the Western populations."

Psoriasis is driven by the immune system, specifically a type of white blood cell called a T cell. In the case of psoriasis, T cells are triggered by mistake and become so active that they set off other immune responses, leading to inflammation and rapid turnover of skin cells.

Expert dermatologists typically treat psoriasis in stages based on the severity of the condition, the size of the affected areas, the type of psoriasis, and the patient's response to initial treatments. In the first stage, medications are applied to the skin (topical treatment)."

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