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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is common worldwide. It involves the skin cell cycle which is speeded up and causing it to form excess skin cells on the surface. They appear as scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful.
The physical and emotional toll that psoriasis has on a person and their loved ones are palpable, however, there is hope even in the midst of the chaos.
The Symptoms of Psoriasis
Psoriasis patches might be the size of a few spots of dandruff-like scales to huge eruptions that cover a large area. There are many types of psoriasis, and most go through cycles, flaring up for a few weeks and then going away for a time. Sometimes complete remission occurs.
Some of the symptoms of psoriasis include:
· Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales
· Dry, cracked skin that can bleed
· Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
· Small scaling spots may appear on children
· Swollen and stiff joints
· Itching, burning or pain
There are other symptoms depending on the type of psoriasis one has developed. Obviously, psoriasis is a painful and disfiguring disorder.
