03-Thu-Apr-2025
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Author :
Dr. Sheikh Jeelani
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BNYS | FTECH
Psoriasis is known as a chronic autoimmune condition that causes an accelerated buildup of skin cells in some joint regions. As a result of this buildup of cells, scaling on the skin’s surface occurs.
The most reasonably common symptoms are inflammation and redness around the scales. Regular psoriatic scales are usually whitish-silver and grow in red, thick patches. These patches crack and sometimes bleed too.
The sped-up skin production process is the main result of Psoriasis. These skin cells develop rooted in the skin and gradually spread to the surface. In due course, they peel off. The average life cycle of a skin cell is usually one month.
For people suffering from Psoriasis, this generation process might happen in just a few days. As a result of this, the skin cells do not have the time to peel off. Due to this rapid overproduction, the buildup of skin cells occurs.
Psoriatic scales typically emerge on joints, such as knees and elbows. They might develop in any place on the body, including hands, feet, neck, scalp, or the face.
Some of the types of Psoriasis also affect the mouth, the nails, and the area around the genitals.
Around 7.5 million Americans have Psoriasis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). It’s generally linked to several other conditions like psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, etc.
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