{"id":956,"date":"2020-04-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fnfdoc.com\/?p=956"},"modified":"2020-04-11T05:47:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T05:47:48","slug":"psoriasis-causes-symptoms-types-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fnfdoc.com\/psoriasis-causes-symptoms-types-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that accelerates the rate at which your skin cells grow. You experience a greater than normal buildup of cells on the surface of your skin. The skin cells may multiply as fast as ten times their normal healthy rate. These cells develop raised red scales and patches that cause itching and irritation. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Most of the time, these patches appear on the elbows, scalp, arms, abdomen and lower back. Once you have psoriasis, it is very unlikely that you would be cured completely. It is a lifelong condition that comes and goes over the years. Although it is chronic, there are many remedial measures that you can take to reduce its impact.<\/span><\/p>\n Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder of the integumentary system. It is the\u00a0most common<\/strong>\u00a0immune-mediated disease in the US with a total of over eight million individuals<\/strong> <\/span> affected yearly. Across the globe, 2 to 3 percent of the total population have psoriasis<\/strong> <\/span>, according to the World Psoriasis Day consortium. So what is the mechanism that leads up to reddish-white scaly skin? What makes it such a common medical condition? Why can it not be cured?<\/span><\/p>\n Psoriasis may occur due to:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Psoriasis doesn’t particularly run in families but it does have a genetic component to it. This means that it is more common in some families. If a family member has the condition, it does make you more susceptible to it. The chief determinant is\u00a0PSORS1<\/em><\/strong> <\/span> which contributes to as much as 50%<\/strong> of psoriasis heritability. It directly influences those genes that control immune and skin functions via the Major Histocompatibility Complex<\/a> (MHC) and skin proteins respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n The genetic basis of psoriasis is confirmed in identical twin studies. If one of the twins has the condition, the other twin has a 70% chance of developing it. Since it is not contagious, these findings validate its genetic susceptibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Human beings are influenced not only by their internal environments but also by their external habitats. Likewise, extreme changes in weather and climate can affect the intensity of psoriasis. Similarly, personal habits such as scratching the affected area can worsen the condition.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are the most common causes of Psoriasis?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Genetics and Psoriasis<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Certain Lifestyle Indicators<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n