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- Psoriasis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
- Guidelines for the management of psoriasis - DermNet
Guidelines for the management of psoriasis, Treatment guidelines for chronic plaque psoriasis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet
Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrical, scaly plaques with well-defined edges Factors that can trigger psoriasis include smoking, obesity, medications such as some anti-inflammatories and lithium
- Scalp Psoriasis: A Complete Overview — DermNet
Scalp psoriasis is characterised by red, thickened patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp, as seen in the images below Scalp psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of multiple factors
- Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated skin disease with characteristic red, scaly plaques caused by the excessive proliferation of skin cells There are a number of types of psoriasis, including chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis, and nail psoriasis
- Flexural psoriasis. Psoriasis in skin folds and genitals - DermNet
What is flexural psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common scaly skin condition resulting in red scaly and thickened patches of skin Flexural psoriasis is sometimes called inverse psoriasis and describes psoriasis localised to the skin folds and genitals Common sites of flexural psoriasis are: Armpits Groin Under the breasts Umbilicus (navel) Penis Vulva Natal cleft (between the buttocks) Around the
- Paediatric psoriasis. Psoriasis in children - DermNet
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that occurs in children and adults The typical appearance is of red, thickened, scaly patches on the skin (plaques) These plaques can vary in size and distribution from person to person In some people, it may affect small areas of skin while others may have large areas covering their body
- Erythrodermic psoriasis
Erythrodermic psoriasis, Exfoliative dermatitis due to psoriasis, Psoriatic erythroderma Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
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