Integumentary System – Psoriasis Exam Questions and Answers
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis
What causes Psoriasis? - Answer-Psoriasis is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, where your skin is mistakenly being attacked by your immune system. The cells in your skin can grow too quickly and they eventually pile on top of each other, creating a thick ...
Integumentary System – Psoriasis Exam
Questions and Answers
What causes Psoriasis? - Answer-Psoriasis is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, where your skin is mistakenly being attacked by
your immune system. The cells in your skin can grow too quickly and they eventually
pile on top of each other, creating a thick layer of bumps that is dry and itchy. If both
parents have this condition, there is a 50% chance that their child will inherit this
disease. If one parent has this, there is a 10% chance that the child will inherit this.
What are the environmental causes of psoriasis? - Answer-Even if your family members
don't suffer from Psoriasis, there is still a chance of anyone being diagnosed with this
condition. Many environmental triggers that can cause a Psoriasis flare are: viral
infections (Strep Throat is usually the most common), smoking, alcohol use, skin
trauma, obesity, weather, stress, and certain medications.
What are the symptoms of psoriasis? - Answer-Symptoms of Psoriasis can result in red,
patchy, and dry skin, along with scaly scalp, itchiness, skin pain or discomfort, cracked,
crumbly, or pitted nails, and joint pain.
What is one treatment for psoriasis? - Answer-Corticosteroids are the most common
form of Psoriasis treatment. They come in many different forms, including creams,
ointments, lotions, foams, and sprays. This form of treatment reduces irritation and
inflammation. This treatment works by suppressing the immune system. This stops
inflammation because inflammation can be caused by the immune system attacking
parts of the body.
What is the other treatment for psoriasis? - Answer-Salicylic Acid is another very
common form of treatment. Salicylic Acid is unique because it is a different form of
treatment. Salicylic Acid assists other treatment. When Salicylic Acid is administered, it
weakens the skin and renders other forms of treatment that is more effective. Where
other treatments will directly target the problem, Salicylic Acid sets up other forms of
treatment to be more effective.
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