Psoriasis

Both inherited and environmental factors play a major role in the development of psoriasis. Itu2019s difficult to understand the real cause behind the occurrence of psoriasis. But certain infections, stress, damage of skin, and some medicines can possibly trigger psoriasis as well.rn

Psoriasis can be of different types, namely - Scalp Psoriasis, Psoriasis Vulgaris, Guttate Vulgaris, Nail Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Palmoplantar Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, and Erythrodermic Psoriasis.

Scalp Psoriasis: This kind of psoriasis is confined to scalp region.

Psoriasis Vulgaris: An individual suffering from psoriasis vulgaris can experience the effect on the entire body.

Guttate Psoriasis: Usually caused due to some bacterial infections, guttate psoriasis ends up creating a small coin line psoriasis.

Nail Psoriasis: As the name suggests, this type of psoriasis affect nails of humans rather than any other body parts.

Psoriatic Arthritis: Psoriasis of joints are known as psoriatic arthritis. It majorly affects small joints like finger joints, creating problem for the same.

Palmoplantar Psoriasis: The occurrence of this psoriasis ends up forming thick plagues on palms and soles.

Pustular Psoriasis: The widespread of this psoriasis can look like an infection where multiple pustular lesions on body can easily be visible.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis: The whole body turns red with the formation of thin scales in erythrodermic psoriasis.

As per our dermatologist, skin tends to change its color into reddish when psoriasis happens. Along with this, raised plaques with scales and mild itching can be other symptoms as well.rnrnIf psoriasis affects your scalp, a thick dandruff like lesions can be easily seen which is hard to respond with anti-dandruff shampoos. Where psoriasis targeting the joints can eventually cause arthritis.

Your dermatologist can suggest you several options for getting your psoriasis treated. But we, at SkinQure majorly deals with this issue with the four treatment, namely -

• Topical Steroids


• Coal Tar


• Phototherapy


• Oral Medications