PSORIASIS. .
REVIEW ON ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SKIN. tndine Hair E idermis • relatively waterprcx)f • prevents most tncteria, viruses, and other foreign substances from entering the bcdy produces the pigment melanin that gives huma skin. hair, and eyes their color Dermis • nerve endings: sense pain, touch, pressure, and temperature • sweat glands: in resgx)nse to heat and stress • sebawous glands: secrete sebum into hair follicles. Sebum is an oil, that keeps the skin moist and soft • hair follicles: produæ various Of hair found throughout the bc)dy Fat Layer helps insulate the body trom heat and cold. provides protætive ikldding. and serves as an energy storage area..
Immune mediated disorder that occurs when the T lymphocytes attack the healthy skin cells(outer to deepest) Chronic recurrent inflammatory skin disorder. Greek word- “itching condition ” INCIDENCE AND PREVELANCE 125 Million-Worldwide 2.2% population Prevalence varies Developed countries-4.6% of population US- 7.5 Million India- 0.44 to 2.8% population.
Idiopathic(unknown) Genetic( HLA Cw6,B13, B17 genes).
abstract. CLINICAL MANIFESTATION First sign- Red spot Patchy skin dry, swollen and inflamed Silvery flakes Pain Itching and burning sensation Yellow discoloration(pitting-nails) Cracked and bleeding from the joints Koebner phenomenon.
Plaque psoriasis Guttate psoriasis Pustular psoriasis Erythrodermic psoriasis Inversion psoriasis Sebopsoriasis.
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. physical exam biopsy medical history.
MANAGEMENT. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT: 1) Topical therapy 2) Emollients and moisturizers What are the drugs used??? Corticosteroids Vitamin D analogues eg . Calcipotriene Coal tar Tazarotene Calcineurin inhibitors- eg . Tacrolimus.
Complications * Psoriatic arthritis * Erythrodermic psoriasis.
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