Psoriasis is a recurrent but a non- transmittable skin infection. Causes of psoriasis have not yet been identified. People with psoriasis may not develop any visible symptoms on their skin while some others’ skin will be flaky and turn red. This red flaking skin is called psoriatic plaque. The area where the skin is inflamed and where there is extreme skin production is actually psoriatic plaque. Skin usually comes together in these patches and becomes silvery. Plaques are mostly found on the knees and elbows, but they may affect any body part like the genitals, soles, palms, scalp and joints.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting and a chronic skin disease. The extent of the disease may vary from the person to person. In psoriatic nail dystrophy the nails of the feet and hands are affected by psoriasis. Some joints of the body will swell causing psoriatic arthritis. Of all the people suffering from psoriasis, 10 to 15 percent of them have psoriatic arthritis.

People with a dry skin are more susceptible to Psoriasis than those with an oily or suitably moisturized skin. Psoriasis may also occur in a scratchy skin post any injury on the skin like a cut or a scratch. This incidence is called the Koebner phenomenon. Sometimes the skin lacks the oil that defends the skin from any diseases which results in dry skin. Because of this, individuals who have dry skins are more susceptible to psoriasis as the infecting bacteria easily grows on dry skin conditions.

Athlete’s foot and Psoriasis are two different things. It is caused due to dry skin conditions whereas athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that thrives on wet skin conditions. Unlike eczema it is generally found on the outer surface of the joints. On the other hand, Psoriasis has infective microbes which results in swelling, rashes and having a scratchy skin. This causes the skin to dry even further as the microbe takes in the moisture of the skin leaving it drier than before.

If you wish to prevent psoriasis you should avoid the usage of shower scrubs. Scratches and the loss of natural skin oils are caused by the use of shower scrubs. Talcum powder can be used after taking a bath. Fungal infection can be avoided because talc soaks up extra moisture on skin. Moisturizers are good for the skin because it keeps the oil glands functioning, keeping the skin moist and infection free.

Although we are very clear about the definition of psoriasis, its causes are not yet clear. The cause may be from a previous injury or hereditary. Factors like withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid, stress, smoking, extreme alcohol consumption may worsen psoriasis. A number of medications are readily available for psoriasis but it is difficult to eradicate due to its persistence. The information was given by an expert in medical alarms as well as plastic surgery. He suggests people pay more attention to the food they eat, and open the house windows often to make the air fresh. These will help reduce the probability of catching psoriasis.

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