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 Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition where the skin develops areas that become thick covered with silvery scales.
Psoriasis tends to be worst in those with a disordered immune system for other reasons (cancer, AIDS or autoimmune disease).
Other patterns psoriasis can appear in are "inverse" (shiny, red patches in areas of friction such as in the folds of skin in the groin, the armpits or under the breasts), pustular (blisters of noninfectious pus on red skin), or "erythrodermic" (reddening and scaling of most of the skin).
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/psoriasis.html   (1871 words)

  
 Psoriasis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is used to treat psoriasis on the body, and in the scalp.
Psoriasis is a chronic, meaning lifelong, condition because there is currently no cure.
This type of psoriasis may cover a large portion of the body and is usually found on the chest, back, arms, or legs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriasis   (3537 words)

  
 Psoriasis -- familydoctor.org
Special shampoos are used for psoriasis on the scalp.
Psoriasis (say "sor-eye-ah-sus") is a condition that affects your skin and causes thick red marks that look like scales to form.
Most of the time, the skin on the elbows and knees is affected, but psoriasis can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, fingernails and mouth, and even the skin over the joints.
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 Psoriasis Handout
For patients with minimal psoriasis, therapy is limited to topical medications, that is drugs applied to the skin.
These may be combined with ultraviolet light therapy, the so-called photochemotherapy or PUVA therapy.
This drug when used in combination with long-wave ultraviolet light (PUVA therapy) can be very effective in providing control of psoriasis.
http://www.derm.ubc.ca/skincare/psoriasis/psorhand.html   (1522 words)

  
 Psoriasis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
There is no cure for psoriasis at this time, but there are various treatments that can, in most cases, temporarily clear the skin of psoriasis.
Inverse psoriasis occurs in the armpit, under the breast, in skin folds, around the groin, in the cleft between the buttocks and around the genitals.
Guttate psoriasis occurs most frequently in children and is characterized by numerous small, red, drop-like scaly macules that develop rapidly over a wide area of skin.
http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/156.html   (1152 words)

  
 What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic, meaning lifelong, condition because there is currently no cure.
Psoriasis may be one of the oldest recorded skin conditions.
pustular psoriasis (white pustules surrounded by red skin), inverse psoriasis (smooth, red lesions form in skin folds), and erythrodermic psoriasis (widespread redness, severe itching, and pain).
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/whatis.html   (1193 words)

  
 Psoriasis
Psoriasis patients with other arthritic conditions (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) in the joints of the fingers tend to have a higher risk.
Seborrheic psoriasis is hard to distinguish from seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff is one form of this condition).
One study reported that the lifetime risk for psoriasis is 4% in someone with no afflicted family members, 28% with one affected parent, and 68% with both parents affected by psoriasis.
http://www.reutershealth.com/wellconnected/doc87.html   (10829 words)

  
 Psoriasis
The fact that some people with psoriasis improve while taking prescription drugs that interfere with the immune system suggests that the disease might result from a derangement of the immune system.
A doctor can help people with psoriasis determine whether gluten or other foods are contributing to their skin condition.
A novel approach for the evaluation and treatment of psoriasis.
http://www.kroger.com/hn/Concern/Psoriasis.htm   (2428 words)

  
 Psoriasis Overview
While the itchiness and pain can be unpleasant, some of the worst effects of psoriasis can be emotional.
Although psoriasis usually appears as a skin condition, recent discoveries show that its real cause is a problem with the immune system.
In people with this condition, dry and bright red patches appear in folds of skin, for instance under the breasts, in the armpits, or on the genitals.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/74/89267.htm   (837 words)

  
 FamilyFun: Heatlh Encyclopedia: Psoriasis
In some cases, psoriasis is treated with creams containing strong substances such as dithranol or tar; however, these creams should not be applied in the genital area, as they may burn or further irritate the delicate skin there.
About two out of every 100 Americans have psoriasis; only about ten percent of cases occur in the first decade of life, and the condition is quite rare in infants.
The condition may cause no apparent discomfort, or the skin may be itchy and sore.
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony89enc_psor   (596 words)

  
 Psoriasis
Psoriasis is considered mild if it affects less than 5% of the surface of the body; moderate, if 5-30% of the skin is involved, and severe, if the disease affects more than 30% of the body surface.
Dermatologists distinguish different forms of psoriasis according to what part of the body is affected, how severe symptoms are, how long they last, and the pattern formed by the scales.
Because the body can't shed old skin as rapidly as new cells are rising to the surface, raised patches of dead skin develop on the arms, back, chest, elbows, legs, nails, folds between the buttocks, and scalp.
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/psoriasis.jsp   (1953 words)

  
 Psoriasis
Intensive research is being carried out to find better treatments for psoriasis and new treatments are regularly introduced which improve the condition in some patients.
It is important to accept that psoriasis is a chronic, long-lasting condition.
It should be noted that all degrees of psoriasis can be treated effectively.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/psoriasis.htm   (892 words)

  
 Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Skin Disorders: Psoriasis
Psoriasis Rx - Learn about the specific types of this chronic skin condition, updates on treatments, and news about research advances.
Psoriasis Guide - A summary of psoriasis basics, skin care, and treatments.
Psoriasis Cure Now - United States non-profit patient advocacy group focused on securing more research funding.
http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis   (630 words)

  
 National Psoriasis Foundation: Psoriasis
Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body.
Through education and advocacy, we promote awareness and understanding, ensure access to treatment and support research that will lead to effective management and, ultimately, a cure.
Learn more about psoriasis on specific skin sites:
http://www.psoriasis.org/about/psoriasis   (148 words)

  
 Psoriasis Treatments
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 Psoriasis
In erythrodermic psoriasis, a wide area of red and scaling skin is typical, and it may be itchy and painful.
The patches are usually found on the arms, legs, trunk, or scalp but may be found on any part of the skin.
Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin disorder.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/psoriasis/article_em.htm   (342 words)

  
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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes red scaly patches to develop on the skin.
The Utah Psoriasis Initiative is a medical research study designed to increase our understanding of the skin disease psoriasis in order to develop better treatments in the future.
The current treatments are not always effective and many of them can have serious side effects.
http://uuhsc.utah.edu/psoriasis   (161 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Psoriasis
Evidence of the condition is most commonly seen on the trunk, elbows, knees, scalp, skin folds, or fingernails, but it may affect any or all parts of the skin.
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Psoriasis is a chronic, lifelong condition that can be controlled with treatment.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm   (967 words)

  
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 psoriasis - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about psoriasis
This followed successful tests in New Zealand in 1999, in which half of those vaccinated underwent significant improvement in their condition.
Psoriasis is believed to be an autoimmune disease, in which the body's immune system attacks cells in the skin as if they were invading pathogens.
A psoriasis vaccine (PVAC), containing heat-killed bacteria that alter the body's immune response by disrupting the body's T-lymphocytes, was undergoing trials in the USA in early 2001.
http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/psoriasis   (172 words)

  
 Psoriasis Information from MedicineNet.com
People with psoriasis may notice that there are times when their skin worsens, then improves.
Research indicates that psoriasis may be a disorder of the immune system.
Also, certain medicines, such as the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug indomethacin and medicines used to treat high blood pressure or depression, may trigger an outbreak or worsen the disease.
http://www.medicinenet.com/psoriasis/article.htm   (517 words)

  
 PSORIASIS
Acute eruption of drop-shaped lesions distributed widely over the body.
Since psoriasis is a chronic disease, therapy is long-term.
TOPICAL THERAPY - Outpatient topical therapy is the first-line approach in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
http://dermind.tripod.com/psoriasis.htm   (2012 words)

  
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 Psoriasis Treatment Program on the Internet
Psoriasis has been treated by most as if it is a disease merely skin deep, using lotions and creams.
Psoriasis is a deep seated auto-immune disease calling for systematic internal medicines.
I followed all the instructions after I received my medicine, THUJA 200.
http://www.e-psoriasis.com   (297 words)

  
 MedlinePlus: Psoriasis
Topical Therapies Show Promise for the Treatment of Psoriasis (03/05/2006, American Academy of Dermatology)
The primary NIH organization for research on Psoriasis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Biologic Treatments Help Improve the Quality of Life for Psoriasis Patients (07/21/2005, American Academy of Dermatology)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psoriasis.html   (236 words)

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