Chapter 1
Introduction
About psoriasis-
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, relapsing/forwarding, immune-mediated systemic disease considered by skin lesions including red, flaking patches, papules, and plaques, which usually itch skin disorder that changes the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to form rapidly on the surface of the skin. The further skin cells form copious, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful.
Generally, skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every 4 weeks. New skin cells produce to replace the outer layers of the skin as they shelter. The skin lesions supposed in psoriasis may differ in strictness from minor localized patches to complete body coverage.
The patches range
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The red or scaly areas often cover outside the hairline. You may notice flakes of dead skin in your hair or on your shoulders, especially after scratching your scalp.
• Guttate psoriasis-
This primarily affects young adults and children. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It's marked by small, water-drop-shaped sores on your trunk, arms, legs and scalp. The sores are covered by a fine scale and aren't as thick as typical plaques . You may have a single occurrence that goes away on its own, or you may have repeated incidents. (Figure no. 4)
• Inverse psoriasis-
Mainly affecting the skin in the armpits, in the groin, under the breasts and around the genitals, inverse psoriasis causes smooth patches of red, inflamed skin. It's degraded by resistance and sweating. Fungal infections may cause this type of psoriasis.
• Pustular psoriasis-
This uncommon form of psoriasis can occur in common patches (generalized pustular psoriasis) or in smaller areas on your hands, feet or fingertips. It generally develops quickly, with pus-filled blisters appearing just hours after your skin becomes red and caring. The blisters may come and go normally. Generalized pustular psoriasis can also cause fever, chills, severe itching and
Eczema is a non-parasitic infection that produces dry, itchy skin often manifesting in scaly bumps or open sores. The causes of the said skin disease are allergies,
It 's characterized by skin cells that multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. As underlying cells reach the skin 's surface and die, their sheer volume causes raised, red plaques covered with white scales. Typically occurs on the knees , elbows, and scalp, and it can also affect the torso, palms, and soles of the feet.” http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/understanding-psoriasis-basics#1 3. What are erythematous papules?
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Melanoma may also be accompanied by symptoms such as newly onset itching, tenderness, bleeding, or ulceration (Hodgetts,
Symptoms of skin cancer appear in certain places in the body such as redness in certain areas of the skin, other areas away from the natural redness of the skin.(6) Itching affects certain parts of the skin and it is one of the most important symptoms that show periods of intermittent.(6) continuous skin infections are one of the main symptoms of skin cancer, in addition to blue or red spots that appear on the skin.(6) Also symptoms of skin cancer in young people is having protuberances on the skin.(8) Skin cancer can be cured depending on the size of the tumor, its type, depth and location.(7)
Rosacea is a chronic, cutaneous, vascular skin disorder that causes redness to the face. It may also cause some swelling, tiny pink or red pimples and the presence of broken blood vessels may appear. Rosacea usually affects the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. The cause of Rosacea is unknown today but there are several theories that cause the redness and flare ups in people with rosacea. These factors include spicy and hot foods, caffeine, alcohol, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, exercise, emotional stress, scrubbing or massaging the face, toiletries and some cosmetics.
Introduction And Background We perpetually worry perpetually concerning skin disorder and it ought to be this fashion too. nobody would ever need spots and pimples on their face, particularly on their face! which region is that space wherever skin disorder appears to hit the foremost. Our face is constantly exposed to everything around whereas most of the body has the shelter of an article of clothing. It meets the wind, the dust, the humidness and conjointly the utmost exposure to daylight that all told cases are that the hardest issue for skin disorder.
Signs and Symptoms SJS is characterized by round, red papules that resemble insect bites. Within a short amount of time, these lesions change into varying sizes and patterns. They may become red with white centers that have papules on the center. This gives them a target-like appearance. Although they can be seen on any body surface area, they are usually seen on the face and trunk.
viii. Sexuality-reproductive pattern- effect of the patient 's skin condition on sexual activity ix. Coping-Stress Tolerance pattern- the role that stress may play in creating or exacerbating the skin condition.
These spots appear when the melanocytes (skin cells that give the skin its pigment) get destroyed or weakening. Some researchers like to call the disease “the rare disease”. In addition, vitiligo can affect any skin tone, yet it may not be obvious in light skin tones. The Latin word vitiligo comes from “viti” means mark or blemish, and “ligo” means cause or bind. Moreover, this disease have two main types: segmental vitiligo and non-segmental vitiligo.
The main sign of vitiligo is pigmented or color loss that produces white or light colored patches on the skin. The main parts of the body most at risk for this condition are areas of the skin exposed to the sun. Vitiligo, usually, first appears on the hands, feet, arms, face, or lips because these areas are most exposed to the sun. There are many signs of the condition of vitiligo. The main five signs are skin discoloration, premature whitening or greying of hairs, loss of color in the tissues that line the mouth and nose, loss in color of the inner layer of the eyeball, or discolored patches around the armpit, navel, genitals, and rectum.
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin when the skin becomes dry, red, scaly, flaky, itchy, and can be blistered. The skin becomes hard, thickened and cracked, swelled, especially in the eyes, face, or groin areas. Skin can appear darkened or leathery, extreme itching and sun sensitive. The most vulnerable parts of the body are the hands, the forearms and face.
These regions of the skin that are often scratched turn out to be thick and weathered in appearance, and the patches can be red and darker than whatever is left of the skin. Constant scratching can prompt perpetual changes in skin shading. See a doctor if encountering exceptional tingle and/or there are perceptible changes in the skin. Our skin is the boundary to the outside world, is to some degree waterproof, and keeps our inner organs and frameworks safe from the components and from microorganisms attacking our bodies. Atopic dermatitis patients have impeded hindrance capacity.
Tinea manuum is a fungal infection on the hand. It happens usually when the person scratches an infected area on their skin and they transmit it to the hand. Onychomycosis is when the fungus attacks the skin under the
The epidermis is the layer of skin that we can see. It varies in thickness. The thickest layer is on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. The thinnest layer is on the eyelids and nipples. The cells on the surface are constantly coming off (shedding) this is known as desquamation.