Where is the site of psoriasis

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My aunt went to work in the south for a year. Because she lived in a humid place, she got psoriasis after she came back. She was on her arm. So where is the common site of psoriasis? Let's find out.

Where is the site of psoriasis

First of all, psoriasis can occur in any part of the body's skin, but the occurrence of skin lesions has a feature, that is, symmetrical distribution, that is, if skin lesions occur on the left elbow, the right elbow will usually have corresponding skin lesions. So if got psoriasis must be treated in time, otherwise it is easy to appear symmetrical psoriasis.

Secondly, the most common parts of psoriasis are elbow, knee extension, head, back, etc. a few people can find skin lesions in finger (toe) nail, mucous membrane, etc. in addition, skin lesions can also appear in sacral area, buttocks, penis, eyebrow arch, axillary, umbilical and (or) anogenital area. Skin lesions can also expand and fuse from these areas, and spread all over the body. Different types of skin lesions have different manifestations.

Finally, the incidence rate of psoriasis is 0 of the world population. 1 to 3%, the prevalence rate is generally higher in cold areas, and the racial differences are greater than those in the geographical regions. The lighter skin groups are more susceptible to the disease, for example, the incidence rate of psoriasis in white people is higher than that in other races. In the United States, the incidence of psoriasis is about 2. There are about 6 to 7 million patients. In contrast, the incidence in China is about 0. 1～0。 The number of patients was about 5-6 million.

matters needing attention

The living conditions of patients with psoriasis should be dry and ventilated. Patients should also eliminate mental stress factors, avoid excessive fatigue and pay attention to rest. Usually we should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to ensure the intake of vitamins. Nutrition is very important.