Psoriasis, which comes in many different forms, is treatable when it flares up
Those red, raised spots with white scales emerging on your body in different areas is most likely a medical condition called psoriasis. Psoriasis, which is a very persistent, recurring condition, is the situation whereby skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. As these live cells reach the surface they die, with that red, scaly ugliness left as the result.
How serious is psoriasis?
Like many other things in life, there is good news and bad news if you ultimately find out you do have psoriasis. The good news is that it is relatively harmless, can’t be passed on to others through physical contact, and symptoms are treatable. The bad news is that this disease can’t be totally eradicated from the body. Its symptoms during flare-ups can be treated with medication effectively, but most people that have psoriasis will have it the rest of their lives. It’s been found that there can be a very significant genetic component involved in getting psoriasis. If someone gets it, there’s a very good chance it was passed down to them in their genes. And as we all know, there isn’t much we can do about that!
Different types of psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common variety of psoriasis. It appears as red skin with loose, silver-colored scales whose lesions, which may be painful and itchy, sometimes crack and bleed. In more extreme cases, different spots that emerge at the same time will continue to grow, merge with each other, and make an even bigger, more embarrassing spot to deal with.
Guttate psoriasis consists of small, red spots, mainly seen on the ribs and torso. Pustular psoriasis will show up as red, scaly skin with tiny pustules on the palms of the hands and/or the feet. Inverse psoriasis appears in the folds of the skin in such areas as under the breasts, armpits, and groin area. This is characterized by shiny, bright red lesions.
Of a more serious strain is Erythrodermic psoriasis, triggered by certain medications, severe sunburn, infection, or withdrawal from a systemic psoriasis treatment. This will be shown in periodic, fiery redness, with shedding of scales in sheets. If not medically treated right away when such a flare-up occurs, severe illness can result.
Charlotte Mohs Surgeon at Metrolina Dermatology can help with your skin and other dermatology concerns
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or perhaps have other concerns or problems with any other matter of your skin, nails, or hair, it would be best to get things checked out medically. In Charlotte NC, contact Dr. Sasha Haberle, MD, at Metrolina Dermatology and Skin Surgery Specialists. Dr. Haberle is a south Charlotte dermatologist and Fellowship trained Mohs surgeon and can provide any dermatology need you may have.
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