What is psoriasis

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Skin is our body's first line of defense, many times the first line of defense is broken, there will be a lot of skin diseases, such as psoriasis, to share with you the knowledge of psoriasis.

What is psoriasis

First of all, psoriasis is the official name, folk commonly known as psoriasis, is a very common chronic inflammatory skin disease, and it is very easy to relapse, its characteristic damage is red papules or in patients with plaque covered with multi-layer silver white scales, so it is also known as psoriasis.

Then the incidence of psoriasis in young adults is the most, male is more than female, north is more than south, spring and winter is easy to occur or aggravate, summer and autumn is more remission. The etiology and pathogenesis are not completely clear.

Finally, the pathogenesis of the disease is related to genetic factors, streptococcus infection, abnormal immune function, metabolic disorders and endocrine changes. There are four clinical types: common type, purulent cell type, erythroderma type and arthropathy type. Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common, relatively mild. The disease is a chronic process, even if it is cured, it will relapse again and again.

matters needing attention

People with psoriasis should not eat irritating food in life, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, keep good sleep habits, actively participate in physical exercise, and pay attention to skin cleaning at ordinary times.