psoriasis.What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis, dermatologist In Delhi, skin specialist In DelhiPsoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, skin condition in which there is disturbance in the skin growing cell cycle and immune cells. Usually the skin cells grow gradually and old skin sheds in about every 4 weeks. As this occurs, the new skin cells come to replace as the old one fall. But in psoriasis, the skin cells grow too quickly and shed very frequently, in days rather than weeks, forming thick, white or red patches on skin. This gives the appearance of the thick skin patches, or "plaques." Plaques range in size, and most often appear on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, and lower back. What causes psoriasis? The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but most dermatologists believe that it occurs when there is a defect in immune system and skin development cycle, causing inflammation and flaking. Who are more prone to develop psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and can affect anyone. However, people who are more prone are: Family history of psoriasis Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension Alcohol or Smoking Stress, Extreme dryness or Infections How it can be prevented? One may be able to reduce flare-ups and improve symptoms by taking few precautions: Keep your skin moisturized and avoid extreme cold or dry climates as cold weather can make psoriasis symptoms worse. Avoid infection, limit alcohol intake and smoking as it makes psoriasis more severe. Take treatment from
