Huh...my daddy woke me up today just to ask about my itchy scalp...duhh...and yes..I suffering from PSORIASIS...a skin problem...it runs from my dad's family whereas my cousin got it,my dad & brother too...It's not serious ( i'm freaking out )...it's just a mild one...hehe..no worries ok..cause this disease comes and goes by itself..i also got thick layer of skin on my toes,leg,heel,elbow...euww..disgusting!!So,dad asked me to shower using a special medicated shampoo...to treat psoriasis...huh..i like the smell of the shampoo..hehe..but dad said..use it only twice a week...wakakkaa...after shower..I must apply liquid-like lotion on my scalp to get rid of the itchy scalp...haaa..walllaaa..i got 2 genetically inherited illness...asthma ( a mild one ) which could be fatal and yet it's unpredictable...and also psoriasis...
Here's an article about psoriasis ::
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis (say "suh-RY-uh-sus") is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. Normally, skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every 4 weeks. New skin cells grow to replace the outer layers of the skin as they shed. But in psoriasis, new skin cells move rapidly to the surface of the skin in days rather than weeks. They build up and form thick patches called plaques (say "plax").
The patches range in size from small to large. They most often appear on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, or lower back. Psoriasis is most common in adults, but children and teens can get it too.
Having psoriasis can be embarrassing, and many people, especially teens, avoid swimming and other situations where patches can show. But there are many types of treatment that can help keep psoriasis under control.
What causes psoriasis?
Experts believe that psoriasis occurs when the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking of skin.
In some cases, psoriasis runs in families. Researchers are studying large families affected by psoriasis to find out how it is passed from parents to their children and what might trigger the condition.
People with psoriasis often notice times when their skin gets worse. Things that can cause these flare-ups include a cold and dry climate, infections, stress, and dry skin. Also, certain medicines, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and medicines used to treat high blood pressure or depression, may trigger an outbreak or make your psoriasis worse.
Smoking, especially in women, makes you more likely to get psoriasis and can make it worse if you already have it.
Psoriasis is not contagious. It cannot be passed from person to person.
How is it treated?
Most cases of psoriasis are mild, and treatment begins with skin care. This includes keeping your skin moist with creams and lotions. These are often used with other treatments including shampoos, ultraviolet light, and medicines your doctor prescribes.
In some cases, psoriasis can be hard to treat. You may need to try different combinations of treatments to find what works for you. Treatment for psoriasis may continue for a lifetime.
What can you do at home for psoriasis?
Skin care at home can help control psoriasis. Follow these tips to care for psoriasis:
- Use creams or lotions, pills, baths, or soaks to keep your skin moist.
- Try short exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light.
- Gently soften and remove psoriasis crusts by putting cream on the crusts and then peeling the loose crusts off. Removing crusts may help your skin to absorb creams and lotions. Remove them carefully, though, so you don't irritate the skin.
- Follow instructions for skin products and prescribed medicines. It may take a period of trial and error until you know which skin products or procedures work best for you. For mild symptoms of psoriasis, some nonprescription medicines, such as aloe vera, may be soothing.
It is also important to avoid those things that can cause psoriasis symptoms to flare up or make the condition worse.
Things to avoid include:
- Skin injury. An injury to the skin can cause psoriasis patches to form anywhere on the body, including the site of the injury. This includes injuries to your nails or nearby skin while trimming your nails.
-Stress and anxiety. Stress can cause psoriasis to appear suddenly (flare) or can make symptoms worse.
-Infection. Infections such as strep throat can cause psoriasis to appear suddenly, especially in children.
-Certain medicines. Some medicines, such as NSAIDs, beta-blockers, and lithium, have been found to make psoriasis symptoms worse. Talk with your doctor. You may be able to take a different medicine.
- Overexposure to sunlight. Although short periods of sun exposure reduce psoriasis in most people, too much sun can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. And sunburns can trigger flares of psoriasis.
- Alcohol. Alcohol use can cause symptoms to flare up.
- Smoking. If you smoke, try to quit. Smoking, especially in women, makes you more likely to get psoriasis and can make it worse if you already have it.
Studies have not found that specific diets can cure or improve the condition, although some advertisements claim to. For some people, omitting certain foods helps their psoriasis. Most doctors recommend that you eat a balanced diet to be healthy and stay at a healthy weight.
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