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Psorissis - Coggle Diagram
Psorissis
Etiology
Unknown cause
Hereditary basis
Stress can trigger
Infection can trigger
Skin can trigger
Sunlight can trigger
Prognosis
Chronic condition
No cure
Most common in adults
Periods of remission
Treatment can help reduce flare ups
Pathophysiology
Rapid replacement of epidermal cells
Results in thickened skin
Build-up of dead skin cells
Red, scaly plaques form
Signs
Red, raised lesions
Covered with silvery scales
Common on elbows, kness, scalp, and lower back
Well-defined boarders
Symptoms
Itching
Dryness
Scaling
Discomfort
Treatment
Topical medications
Phototherapy
Systemic medications for severve cases
Help manage symptoms and reduce flare ups
Diagnosis
Based on physical exam of the skin lesions
Usually easy to diagnose
Skin biopsy