What is psoriasis

summary

I have a friend with psoriasis, mainly because of genetic disease, the harm of this disease is very large, it is necessary to have a certain understanding, which is conducive to better coping. Let's see what psoriasis is.

What is psoriasis

First of all: the disease is a common chronic skin disease, the etiology is relatively complex, the course of disease is protracted and difficult to cure, which has a direct impact on the body and mind of patients. There are several types of psoriasis, including psoriasis vulgaris, red skin psoriasis, joint psoriasis and so on.

Secondly: the lesions of psoriasis vulgaris patients generally involve the scalp, trunk, and extended side of limbs. These parts will be accompanied by red papules or plaques, which are covered with multi-layer silvery white scales, membrane phenomenon, punctate hemorrhage, scalp fascicular hair and other obvious lesions.

Finally: it should be differentiated from seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, lichen planus, pityriasis rubra, parapsoriasis, chronic eczema, tinea capitis, discoid lupus erythematosus, pemphigus eczema, onychomycosis, and continuous acrodermatitis.

matters needing attention

There are many factors leading to relapse of psoriasis. During and after treatment, we should master these pathogenic factors and take preventive measures to avoid aggravating the disease or causing relapse.