Scalp Psoriasis

Psoriasis: This is a common, chronic and recurring skin disorder that changes and alters the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to accumulate quickly on the skin surface. The extra cells from the skin forms a thick, itchy, silvery scale and a red patch. It can appear at any part of the body such as the knee, scalp, elbow etc. it is treated with drugs applied to the skin, ingested and with ultraviolet radiation. This disease has affected about 1%-5% of the world population and it is more common to the light skinned people. Psoriasis may persist throughout a person’s life as it comes and goes but it is usually reduced during the summer period when the skin is exposed to ultraviolent radiation and flare ups are common during

Round spots of patchy hair loss on the scalp is the main symptom of this condition. The spots may be mildly itchy. Other symptoms include:

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Psoriasis is a inflammatory and hyper proliferative disease of the skin, which is caused by the immune system. The immune system is overactive causing for cells to be produced at a faster rate than normal. Someone with Psoriasis immune system will attack their skin cells causing for damage in the skin. The Immune system produces T-cells which aid in recognizing foreign invaders and attacking them. However, with psoriasis the T-cells mistakenly identify skin cells as invaders and attack them. Furthermore, the attack on the skin cells leads to skin damage causing for the body to produce skin cells at a higher rate. The integumentary which is responsible for the production of skin cells is affected and goes in hyper drive. Normally, it would take approximately, a month to produce new skin cells, however, when someone has Psoriasis skin cell production is at a higher rate. Psoriasis causes for new skin cells to be produced at faster rate causing for skin cells to surface in 3-4 days. The body cannot shed skin cells at that rate which causes for old skin cells to pile up and cause flakey watched know as plaques. Scientist have discovered five different forms of psoriasis.

The most common symptoms of psoriasis include: raised, red, inflamed lesions, silvery scaly plaques, small, red, individual spots, dry skin that may crack and bleed, itching, or burning, and soreness of the skin.

She has Plaque Psoriasis on her elbows, knees and hands. This disease is in her family and most of the family members are suffering from it. She uses Diprolene Ointment, 0.05%, on her knees and elbows, and Pandel Cream, 0.1% on her hands. “Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Research has found that missing protein in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) may have errors, thus making Psoriasis inheritable” (National Psoriasis Foundation, 2014). Her hair is white and nail pinkish and both are in good condition.

The first and most common form is the Plaque Psoriasis. It is an infected area that appears red on the base of the skin and covered by silvery scales. About 80% of patients with the disorder have this type of form. The second form is the Guttate Psoriasis where there are small infected areas are on the trunk, limbs, and scalp. This type of form can be triggered by infections in the upper respiratory such as a sore throat. The third form is called the Pustular Psoriasis where the infected areas will develop noninfectious pus inside blisters on the skin. This is said to be triggered through medication, infections, stress, or exposure to certain chemicals. The fourth form is called the Inverse Psoriasis. This form is caused by irritation such as friction or sweating and will cause the infected area to appear smooth and red in the folds of the skin near the genitals. Lastly, the Erythrodermic Psoriasis form is the most severe among the forms. It appears throughout the body causing reddening and scaling of the skin and can be triggered by severe sunburn or specific medication.

Psoriasis is an extremely well-known disease of the Integumentary system that create a red, dry rash on the elbows, back, stomach, knees, palms, etc. The rash Psoriasis causes covers the infected area with dead skin cells that appear like silver scales. The disease cannot be cured, only treated, meaning that the symptoms can be agonizing to many patients with chronic forms. The scientific journal excerpt “Psoriasis Uncovered,” goes into depth about the causes, symptoms, age onset, and many more details about the disease.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis characterized by redness and scaling and is typically seen in the brows, nasolabial folds (NLF), and chest.1 Topical antifungals such as ketoconazole can be helpful, but resistant seborrheic dermatitis often requires topical steroids or steroid sparing agents such as tacrolimus.2 The exact cause and pathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis is not known. However, inflammation is known to play a role in seborrheic dermatitis. The disease has a preference for body sites with increased or larger sebaceous glands (ie face, scalp). Sebaceous glands create an environment favorable for growth of lipid dependent fungi such as Malassezia. Multiple seborrheic dermatitis treatment studies have demonstrated

The Integumentary is a vast organ system composed of exocrine glands, hair, nails, and the most commonly known organ, the skin. As a large system, it can be susceptible to many different types of diseases, one of these diseases are called Psoriasis. This affects a large portion of the Integumentary system, the skin. Psoriasis are considered to be a widespread, common and recurring disease that can be chronic at times. Psoriasis are defined by its appearance of light silver in color, flaky, rash on many parts of the Epidermis.

Scaly skin pieces, flaking off the clothes can cause redness, itching. Dandruff can plague and attack the oily regions of the scalp. During winters, people are likely to suffer from scalp infection. Regular washing of scalp, proper moisturizing and eating a balanced diet can resolve the

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Psoriasis was copied from the Greek word psora, which means “to itch” (Jean, 2011). Psoriasis is a chronic, long lasting autoimmune skin disease that disturbs the speed of the growth cycle in skin cells (Stress-Related Disorder Sourcebook, 2016). Normal, healthy skin cells replace dead skin cells every twenty-eight to thirty days (Langley, 2005). Skin is the largest organ in the body. It protects from the environment, regulates body temperature, helps coordinate immune system regulation, function of touch sensations, waterproof, and prevents toxin substances from entering the body (Langley,2010). Psoriasis effects greater than three percent

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