Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. The onset of psoriasis can be caused by people with a genetic predisposition to the disease, when exposed to a variety of factors. baths.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. The onset of psoriasis can be caused by people with a genetic predisposition to the disease, when exposed to a variety of factors. baths.
The symptoms of psoriasis are: red scaly plaques mainly around the knees and elbows. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease with a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms of psoriasis are the rough red plaques with a well-formed outline. These round or oval plaques of psoriasis are covered with thick white skin, called scales. Both the size and the number of lesions vary. This very common skin condition can occur at any age. Psoriasis usually occurs on areas of the skin that are subject to abrasion, such as the knees, elbows, abdomen and lower back. It can also occur on the scalp, hands and feet, nails and mucous membranes.
The process of cell renewal is accelerated
We do not yet know the exact causes of psoriasis. However, we do know that psoriasis can occur in people with a genetic predisposition to the disease when certain factors are present, such as: • stress • overwork • psychological shock • clothes rubbed against the skin • specific drugs • some infection (rhinopharyngitis, pharyngitis…)
Essentially psoriasis is caused by chronic inflammation of the skin, which, confirmed by the presence of T-lymphocytes, accelerates the process of cell renewal, thereby accelerating the production of keratinocytes, ie epidermal cells. keratinocytes take only 3-4 days to pass from the basal layer to the keratin layer of the skin. The cells remain on the surface of the skin and begin to accumulate. This causes red scaly plaques or otherwise psoriasis. sometimes indistinguishable, others are very obvious and therefore a disadvantage for people who
Psoriasis is treated in the following ways: • With ointments, creams and various lotions recommended by dermatologists to stop the inflammation. They also remove excess scales and smooth rough skin. Moisturizers are effective in relieving itching. • With phototherapy suggested and using UVA, UVB or laser beams to slow down the production of skin cells. • With drugs in pill form used in very severe forms of psoriasis. ·
Finally, spa treatment is also used to treat skin psoriasis. The thermal water has healing and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the number and size of lesions. For more information, consult your dermatologist.
