{"id":3523,"date":"2022-10-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=3523"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:36:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:36:33","slug":"ask-a-dermatologist-six-things-to-know-about-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-six-things-to-know-about-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask A Dermatologist: Six Things to Know About Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/20220-Six-Things-To-Know-About-Psoriasis-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3575\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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Psoriasis<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of flaky skin that can form scales. It can vary in severity and affect your comfort, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/3-ways-to-link-skin-and-mental-health-from-acne-to-rosacea-and-skin-ageing\/\">confidence<\/a> and quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often grouped together with other conditions like eczema and rosacea. Our Head of Medical, Dr Jason Thomson explains, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/medical\/about-rosacea\/out-rosacea\/\">Rosacea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/3-ways-to-link-skin-and-mental-health-from-acne-to-rosacea-and-skin-ageing\/\">eczema<\/a> and psoriasis all have differences [but] they\u2019re all inflammatory skin conditions that can be influenced by our mental health and stress levels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shining a light on psoriasis specifically, it\u2019s an immune condition that has no long-term cure, but a range of treatments are available to improve symptoms and the appearance of the skin patches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked Consultant Dermatologist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/a>, six quick-fire questions about psoriasis and what to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>What is psoriasis?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>Psoriasis is an immune condition that affects the skin and sometimes also the joints and nails. It causes red, scaly circular rashes on the skin that can also appear darker in skin of colour. It can affect any part of the body including the scalp and genitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>How common is psoriasis in adults and children?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>Psoriasis is a common condition that\u2019s thought to affect between two to three percent of people and it can develop at any age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In children, it\u2019s more commonly seen in the late teens and less often below the age of 10. Psoriasis is a chronic condition, meaning it is there for life but it can have varying severities at different stages of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>What is psoriasis caused by?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>Psoriasis is an immune condition that causes the skin turnover process to rapidly speed up. This means that the top layer of the skin is replaced every three to four days instead of the usual three to four weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psoriasis can be genetic, but it can also be triggered by other factors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/3-ways-to-link-skin-and-mental-health-from-acne-to-rosacea-and-skin-ageing\/\">stress<\/a>, infection and certain medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>Psoriasis is an immune condition that causes the skin turnover process to rapidly speed up. This means that the top layer of the skin is replaced every three to four days instead of the usual three to four weeks.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><cite><em>Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>How is psoriasis diagnosed?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>The diagnosis is usually straightforward as psoriasis has a very characteristic appearance (red, scaly circular rashes). Usually, no specific tests are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me: <\/strong><em>What other rashes and skin conditions could psoriasis be confused with?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>Psoriasis presents with \u2018plaques\u2019 that are circular in shape and can be confused with other circular rashes such as ringworm. A health professional will be able to distinguish the two conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin + Me:<\/strong> <em>Is there anything else people need to know about psoriasis in children?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham: <\/strong>Psoriasis is a visible condition that can be symptomatic and itchy and causes the skin to flake. It can have a significant impact on a patient\u2019s well-being, their mood and their self-esteem. It\u2019s important to recognise this, particularly in children \u2013 early effective treatment can have an important impact on the child\u2019s social development and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9f2f8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treating and living with psoriasis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Psoriasis can be a minor irritation or, at the other end of the severity scale, have a massive impact on the quality of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See a health professional for a diagnosis. While it can\u2019t be \u2018cured\u2019 long-term, they can recommend your best form of treatment. This may include topical corticosteroids or in extreme cases, phototherapy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/\">Skin + Me<\/a> doesn\u2019t treat psoriasis, but there are health professionals who can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If psoriasis is affecting your confidence, there are also support groups available \u2013 like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psoriasis-association.org.uk\/\">Psoriasis Association <\/a>who can give you more advice and connect you to people living with the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical facts checked by Consultant Dermatologist, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\"><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Skin + Me? Click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/all-about-you\/skin-goals\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to start your healthier, happier skin consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On your Skin + Me journey? 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