Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects almost 3 percent of the US population. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of psoriasis and explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
This eMedTV article takes a look at the different types of psoriasis, such as inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic psoriasis. As this page explains, each type has its own symptoms and risk factors, but they are all related to rapid cell turnover.
Scalp psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by inflamed, scaly skin. As this eMedTV article explains, over half the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp. This portion of the Web site offers an in-depth look at this skin disease.
Psoriasis is caused by a malfunction in the immune system. It can also run in families. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses each of the psoriasis causes in more detail, including certain factors (such as stress) that may cause flare-ups.
Symptoms of psoriasis are typically characterized by thick, scaly skin. This eMedTV segment lists specific symptoms based on the type of psoriasis a person may have, as well as locations on the body where symptoms are generally found.
To make a psoriasis diagnosis, the doctor usually starts by examining the affected area of skin. This part of the eMedTV library describes the process of diagnosing psoriasis and gives a brief description of some of the different types of psoriasis.
As this eMedTV article explains, psoriasis treatment usually consists of topical treatment, light therapy, and medicine. In most cases, the correct combination is found through trial and error. This page discusses psoriasis treatment in detail.
Psoriasis medication often comes in the form of a topical treatment, pill, or injection. This article from the eMedTV library lists the types of medicine that are used for treating psoriasis and offers information on their risks and benefits.
The different forms of light therapy for psoriasis include sunlight, UVB, and PUVA therapy. As this eMedTV page explains, light therapy helps improve the appearance of scaly, inflamed skin. This page covers the benefits and risks of light therapy.
Ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy is a psoriasis treatment that uses artificial light to improve affected skin. This eMedTV segment discusses UVB and psoriasis in more detail, with specific information on both broadband and narrowband UVB treatment.
Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream can't cure psoriasis, but it appears to be helpful in relieving symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses the benefits of using Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream and explains how it helps improve scaly skin.
There is no psoriasis cure, but symptoms can be improved with proper treatment and care. This part of the eMedTV library discusses the study of genetics, medications, and laser light in the search for a cure for psoriasis.
Psoriasis research is focused on finding new treatments and understanding the genetic aspects of psoriasis. This eMedTV Web page discusses the latest psoriasis research findings and their potential impact on other medical conditions.
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