PSORIASIS

By:
GROUP-3
Content:

 Introduction
 Etiology
 Pathophysiology
 Types
 Management
 Psychological Effects
INTRODUCTION:

• PSORIASIS is a chronic,
autoimmune, inflammatory skin
condition in which epidermal cells
are produced at a rate that is about
six to nine times faster than
normal.

• The cells in the basal layer of the skin divide too quickly,
and the newly formed cells move so rapidly to the skin
surface that they become evident as scales or plaques of
epidermal tissue.
ETIOLOGY:

• Idiopathic cause
Some of the factors that may trigger psoriasis
that are
• Genetics
• Autoimmune System
• Infection
• Changes in climate
• Stress
• Obesity
• Smoking
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:

Etiological Factors

The skin in the patches of psoriasis is growing much

faster than normal skin.

Rapid production of the cells which does not allow the cells to
manufacture a keratin that gives its hard surface

Flaking and patches of skin

 Diagnostic Investigation

 Collect history

 Skin Biopsy

 Physical Examination

• Red Spots on body

• Dry, swollen and inflamed patches
• Patches covered with silver white flakes
• Raised and thick factors
 TYPES

Plaque Psoriasis:
This is the most common type. About eight in
10 people with psoriasis have this kind. It is commonly known as
“psoriasis vulgaris.”

• Raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales.

• Patches may itch and burn.
• Usually appears on:
• Elbows
• Knees
• Scalp
 TYPES

Guttate Psoriasis:
This type is often starts in children and young
adults. It makes up about 8% of psoriasis cases.
Guttate psoriasis causes small, pink-red spots on your skin. On
darker skin, the spots may be purplish. They often appear on your:
• Trunk
• Upper arms
• Thighs
• Scalp
 TYPES

Inverse Psoriasis:
In this type, patches of skin become bright red,
smooth and shiny but they are not scaly.
This type is usually found in these locations:
• Armpits
• Under the breast
• Skin folds around the genitals and
buttocks
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Pustular Psoriasis:
This kind of psoriasis uncommon and mostly
appears in adults. It causes pus-filled bumps surrounded by red or
purplish skin. It usually appears on:
• Hands (usually on base of thumbs)
• Feet (sides of the heels)
 TYPES

Erythrodermic Psoriasis:
This type is least common, but it is very
serious. It affects most of the body and causes widespread, fiery skin that
appears burned.
Other symptoms include:
• Severe itching, burning or peeling
• A faster heart rate
• Changes in body temperature
 TYPES

Psoriasis Arthritis:
It is the condition where you have both psoriasis
and arthritis. In 80% cases, people had psoriasis for an average age of 12
years before getting psoriasis arthritis. About 90% of people with it have
nail changes.
Common symptoms are:
• Painful, stiff joints that are worse in the morning
and after rest.
• Warm joints that may be discolored
 TYPES

Nail Psoriasis:
Nail psoriasis is more common in people with psoriatic
arthritis. Symptoms of nail psoriasis are:
• Pitting of nails
• Tender, painful nails
• Separation of the nail from the bed
• Thickened nails
MANAGMENT:

There is currently no method of

curing psoriasis permanently, but
psoriasis treatments can improve
symptoms.
The treatments include:
• Topical meditation
(steroids,retinols)
• Oral meditation (corticosteroids,
immuno suppresents)
• Phototherapy
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS:

Psoriasis is associated with a variety of psychological

symptoms, including:

• Feeling of guilty, shame or embarrassment

• Feeling helplessness

• Low self-esteem

• Social Isolation

• Depression or Anxiety

• Suicidal ideation
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QUESTION?
 REFERENCES:

• Slide 3 to 7
https://www.slideshare.net/sivanandareddy5
2/psoriasis-64077917

• Slide 8 to 15
https://
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatm
ents/psoriasis/psoriasis-types

• Slide no.16
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