Psoriasis

• Womenscorner Desk
• September 12, 2020

Psoriasis is a rash of thick plaques covered with silvery scales. Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory genetic condition in which patients develop scaly red bumps that coalesce into plaques. Symptoms of psoriasis typically occur but are not limited to the scalp, elbows, and knees.

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Psoriasis is not curable; flare-ups come and go by themselves. There are a variety of treatments depending on the severity and extent of involvement, which vary from topical creams and ultraviolet light exposure to oral drugs and injectable medications. Patients with psoriasis more commonly develop cardiovascular disease and bodiabetes, which may be attributable to system-wide inflammation.

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