Types

Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease and appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells or scale. These patches or plaques most often appear on the scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back. They are often itchy and painful, and they can crack and bleed.

Symptoms

Raised red scales with well-defined edges, Plaque psoriasis is most often found on the outside of knees and elbows, the scalp, the lower back, the face, the palms and soles of feet. Psoriasis skin looks thicker and inflamed when compared with eczema.

Treatment

Keep in mind, no single psoriasis treatment works for everyone. Working closely with a specialist is key to bringing psoriasis into remission. Symptomatic Homeopathy Medicines treatment helps for Psoriasis,

Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate [GUH-tate] psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often starts in childhood or young adulthood. This is the second most common type of psoriasis, after plaque psoriasis. About 10 percent of people who get psoriasis develop guttate psoriasis.

Symptoms

This form of psoriasis appears as small, red, separate spots on the skin. Guttate lesions usually appear on the trunk and limbs and can number in the hundreds. Sometimes lesions form on the scalp, face and ears. They usually are not as thick as the lesions that characterize plaque psoriasis. This form can precede or co-exist with other forms of psoriasis, such as plaque.

Triggering factors

Guttate psoriasis often comes on quite suddenly. There are a variety of known triggers, including:

¬  Upper respiratory infections

¬  Streptococcal infections

¬  Tonsillitis

¬  Stress

¬  Injury to the skin

¬  Certain drugs (including antimalarials and beta blockers)

A streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat) is a common guttate psoriasis trigger. You can have strep throat without symptoms. If you have a flare of guttate psoriasis contact the specialist without making delay.

Treatment

Keep in mind, no single psoriasis treatment works for everyone. Working closely with a specialist is key to bringing psoriasis into remission. Symptomatic Homeopathy Medicines treatment helps for Psoriasis,

Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse psoriasis also known as inter triginous psoriasis, shows up as very red lesions in body folds. It may appear smooth and shiny. Many people have another type of psoriasis elsewhere on the body at the same time.

Symptoms

Inverse psoriasis is found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other skin folds on the body. It is particularly subject to irritation from rubbing and sweating because of its location in skin folds and tender areas. It usually lacks the scale associated with plaque psoriasis due to the moist environment. It is more common in overweight people and people with deep skin folds.

Treatment

Keep in mind, no single psoriasis treatment works for everyone. Working closely with a specialist is key to bringing psoriasis into remission. Symptomatic Homeopathy Medicines treatment helps for Psoriasis,

Pustular Psoriasis

 Pustular [PUHS-choo-lar] psoriasis in characterized by white pustules (blisters of noninfectious pus) surrounded by red skin. The pus consists of white blood cells. It is not an infection, nor is it contagious.

Symptoms

Pustular psoriasis is primarily seen in adults. It may be limited to certain areas of the body, for example, the hands and feet. Generalized pustular psoriasis also can cover most of the body. It tends to go in a cycle with reddening of the skin followed by pustules and scaling.

Triggering factors

Many factors may trigger pustular psoriasis, including:

¬  Internal medications

¬  Irritating topical agents

¬  Overexposure to UV light

¬  Pregnancy

¬  Systemic steroids

¬  Infections

¬  Emotional stress

¬  Sudden withdrawal of systemic medications or potent topical steroids

Types of Pustular Psoriasis

v  Von Zumbusch can appear abruptly on the skin. It is characterized by widespread areas of reddened skin, which become painful and tender. Within hours, the pustules appear. Over the next 24 to 48 hours, the pustules dry, leaving the skin with a glazed and smooth appearance. Children rarely develop Von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis, but when it does happen it is often the first psoriasis flare and may have a better outcome than in adults. This form can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical care. People with von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis often need to be hospitalized for rehydration and start topical and systemic treatment, which typically includes antibiotics. Von Zumbusch is associated with fever, chills, severe itching, dehydration, a rapid pulse rate, exhaustion, anemia, weight loss and muscle weakness.

Palmo Plantar pustulosis (PPP) causes pustules on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. It commonly affects the base of the thumb and the sides of the heels. Pustules initially appear in a studded pattern on top of red plaques of skin, but then turn brown, peel and become crusted. PPP is usually cyclical, with new crops of pustules followed by periods of low activity.

Acropustulosis (acro dermatitis continua of Hallopeau) is a rare type of psoriasis characterized by skin lesions on the ends of the fingers and sometimes on the toes. The eruption occasionally starts after an injury to the skin or infection. The lesions can be painful and disabling, and cause deformity of the nails. Occasionally bone changes occur in severe cases.

Treatment

Treatments for specific types of pustular psoriasis include:

Ø  Generalized pustular psoriasis: The goal of treatment is to prevent infection and fluid loss, stabilize the body's temperature and restore the skin's chemical balance.

Ø  Localized pustular psoriasis: This form can be stubborn to treat. Topical treatments are usually prescribed first.

Ø  Von Zumbusch: Symptomatic Treatment given by doctors.

Ø  Palmoplantar pustulosis: Because PP often is stubborn to treat, doctors usually prescribe topical treatments first, and then consider other options,

Ø  Acropustulosis: Traditionally this form of pustular psoriasis has been hard to treat. Occlusion of topical preparations may help some people. Some people have had success using systemic medications to clear lesions and restore the nails.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Erythrodermic [eh-REETH-ro-der-mik] psoriasis is a particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects most of the body surface. It may occur in association with von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis. It is a rare type of psoriasis, occurring once or more during the lifetime of 3 percent of people who have psoriasis.

It generally appears on people who have unstable plaque psoriasis. This means the lesions are not clearly defined. Widespread, fiery redness and exfoliation of the skin characterize this form. Severe itching and pain often accompanies it.

Individuals having an erythrodermic psoriasis flare should see a doctor immediately. This form of psoriasis can be life-threatening.

Symptoms

v  Severe redness and shedding of skin over a large area of the body

v  Exfoliation often occurs in large "sheets" instead of smaller scales

v  Skin looks as if it has been burned

v  Heart rate increases

v  Severe itching and pain

v  Body temperature goes up and down, especially on very hot or cold days

Erythrodermic psoriasis "throws off" the body's chemistry. This causes protein and fluid loss that can lead to severe illness. Edema - swelling from fluid retention, especially around the ankles, may develop, along with infection. The body may not be able to maintain its temperature. This can produce shivering episodes.

Erythrodermic psoriasis also can bring on pneumonia and congestive heart failure. People with severe cases often require hospitalization. Erythrodermic psoriasis can occur abruptly at the first signs of psoriasis or it can come on gradually in people with plaque psoriasis. The reason erythrodermic psoriasis appears is not understood. However, there are some known triggers.

Triggering factors  

¬  Abrupt withdrawal of systemic treatment

¬  Severe sunburn

¬  Allergic, drug-induced rash that brings on the Koebner phenomenon (a tendency for psoriasis to appear on the site of skin injuries)

¬  Use of systemic steroids (cortisone)

¬  Infection

¬  Emotional stress

¬  Alcoholism

Treatment

Symptomatic medications are most effective and usually are required to bring severe cases under control.

Whom to contact for Psoriasis Treatment

Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of Psoriasis, In his medical professional experience with successful results. Many patients get relief after taking treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar.  Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic Velachery Chennai 42. To get appointment please call 9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,

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