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REVIEW ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS DISEASEAbstract
Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting many people of the world now a days. Psoriasis is Principally an immunological T lymphocyte-driven disease, relating both the distinctive and T-cell-mediated immune Systems. The mostly affected sites comprise the scalp, extensor surfaces of the knees and elbows, umbilicus, genitalia, Anterior lower legs and nails. Psoriasis (PsO) is a common, systemic, chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by key clinical symptoms, including itching, pain, and scaling. PsO is associated with a high prevalence of comorbidities, including other autoimmune diseases and malignancies. Smoking, obesity, metabolic Syndrome, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes And reduced physical activity are associated With psoriasis, increasing cardiovascular risk. Epidemiologically there are about 125million peoples affected around the world and 10million cases in India are observed annually. Basically many effective therapies are available to manage the symptoms of psoriasis which include topical, systemic, biological, natural herbs as well as phototherapy and combination therapy.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by plaque, inverse, guttate, pustular, and erythrodermic variants. This review focuses on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous psoriasis. Psoriasis is a rather common inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by the appearance of red scaly. Plaques and may affect any part of the body. There are certain factors that make psoriasis a challenge for physicians, these include: high Prevalence, disability, chronicity, disfiguration, and associated comorbidities. The approach to the management of Psoriatic patients should Also take into account the dermatological clinical features. In African American Population purplish coloured patches with grey scales on very dark skin have been reported. There is no Cure for psoriasis, but treatment can significantly reduce symptom, even in severe cases. A treatment Regime is curated by the physician keeping in mind the area of the rash, age, overall health and other Factors. Retinoid and steroids in the type of creams, ointments, gels etc. are prescribed. Various treatments are also available for patients with modest to severe psoriasis.
KEYWORDS : Psoriasis, Investigation, Pustular, Stress ,Reduction, Lifestyle changes, diagnosis; general practice, primary care, Cardiovascular risk, Comorbidities, Biologic treatments, T-Lymphocytes, Treatment, Patient Counseling.