{"id":1001,"date":"2020-08-11T17:56:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T17:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oakbankhealth.ca\/information-you-need-to-know-about-psoriasis\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T03:10:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T08:10:22","slug":"information-you-need-to-know-about-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ycdscc.com\/information-you-need-to-know-about-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Information You Need To Know About Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t
First of all, Psoriasis <\/strong>is a long term skin disease with no cure. It causes red and itchy scaly patches on the skin. Secondly, these patches can be found mostly on the knees, scalp and elbows. Some patients report that psoriasis burns and stings. In addition, it is also associated with other serious conditions such as diabetes, heart problems and depression.<\/p>\n Scientists and doctors are uncertain as to what causes psoriasis. But they have come up with some general ideas. One of which is that the immune system and genetics play the biggest roles in developing psoriasis.<\/p>\n Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune conditions are the result of the body attacking itself. In the case of psoriasis, white blood cells (also known as T cells) mistakenly attack the skin cells.<\/p>\n Speaking of genetics, if you have a family member with psoriasis, your chances of developing it is higher. However, according to NFP or National Psoriasis Foundation, only 2-3% of people with these genes develop psoriasis.<\/p>\n Men and women are at the same rate when it comes to getting affected by psoriasis. It often develops between the age of 15 to 35. It can also occur at any time in a person’s life span.<\/p>\n According to studies, usually there are some things that trigger psoriasis. Researchers believe that for a person to develop psoriasis, that person must have a combination of the genes (that cause psoriasis) and exposure to specific external factors known as “triggers”.<\/p>\n Some psoriasis triggers are stress, heavy alcohol consumption, extreme weather conditions and some certain medications as well.<\/p>\nHow Do You Get Psoriasis?<\/h2>\n
What triggers psoriasis?<\/h3>\n
What are the symptoms?<\/h3>\nSigns and symptoms vary from person to person. The most common ones are the following:
\n-red patches of skin
\n-thick small (silvery) scaly spots
\n-dry and cracked skin that may bleed
\n-swollen and stiff joints\n