{"id":51822,"date":"2024-08-11T16:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T10:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=51822"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:57:15","slug":"plaque-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Psoriasis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plaque psoriasis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the chronic autoimmune diseases that affects millions of people across the world. The standard type of psoriasis causes patches of red, inflamed skin covered with silvery-white scales. This is the most prevalent form of psoriasis, accounting for about 80-90% of all cases. It occurs because the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, making them multiply much quicker than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">normal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because of this overly accelerated rate of cell growth, raised, inflamed patches of skin covered with silvery-white scales develop, which are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">known medically as pl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aques.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Symptoms_and_Areas_Affected\" >Symptoms and Areas Affected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Diagnosis_of_Plaque_Psoriasis\" >Diagnosis of Plaque Psoriasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#How_to_Cure_Psoriasis_Permanently\" >How to Cure Psoriasis Permanently<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Topical_psoriasis_treatment\" >Topical psoriasis treatment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Light_therapy\" >Light therapy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Systemic_medications\" >Systemic medications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Oral_medication\" >Oral medication:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Lifestyle_Modifications\" >Lifestyle Modifications:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Factors_that_Help_You_Manage_Psoriasis_Symptoms\" >Factors that Help You Manage Psoriasis Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Complications_and_Other_Associated_Conditions\" >Complications and Other Associated Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#When_to_Contact_a_Medical_Professional\" >When to Contact a Medical Professional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/plaque-psoriasis\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psoriasis_Causes_and_Risk_Factors\"><\/span><b>Psoriasis Causes and Risk Factors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual <\/span>psoriasis causes <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are unknown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/not understood completely, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but several factors can predispose it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One is at risk if there is a history of psoriasis in the family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immune system malfunction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It will cause the immune system to overreact, which further causes inflammation and the growth of skin cells at a very high rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental exposures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes stress, infections, certain medications, and climatic changes that incite the symptoms or increase their intensity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle factors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, and obesity are related to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk and severe forms of psoriasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_and_Areas_Affected\"><\/span><b>Symptoms and Areas Affected<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main <\/span>psoriasis symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patches of inflamed, red-coloured skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silvery-white scales on patch areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin patches that are dry and cracked with possibly bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching, burning, or soreness in skin patches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common areas affected usually are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elbows and knees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands and feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ace and neck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_of_Plaque_Psoriasis\"><\/span><b>Diagnosis of Plaque Psoriasis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, the diagnosis of this condition is as follows :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical examination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The dermatologist examines the skin, nails, and scalp and checks for plaque psoriasis signs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taking the medical history:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One describes their symptoms; it includes asking for family history and possible disease triggers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin biopsy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It may sometimes be necessary to take a small skin sample to observe the condition and rule out other similar ailments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cure_Psoriasis_Permanently\"><\/span><b>How to Cure Psoriasis Permanently<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a common question to be asked by the people who have been facing this condition- <\/span>How to cure psoriasis permanently.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Well, no treatments are available to cure this <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/chronic-conditions\/\">chronic disease<\/a>, but several<\/span> psoriasis treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options can manage its symptoms and improve the quality of life. These include<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topical_psoriasis_treatment\"><\/span><b>Topical psoriasis treatment:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corticosteroids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These reduce inflammation and slow down cell growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D analogues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aid in reducing the growth of skin cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retinoids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Normalizes growth of skin cells alone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coal tar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduces scaling, itching, and inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_therapy\"><\/span><b>Light therapy:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UVB phototherapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s a process where the skin is exposed to controlled quantities of ultraviolet B light.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PUVA:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This <\/span>psoriasis treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UVA light with psoralen medication to increase skin sensitivity to light.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Systemic_medications\"><\/span><b>Systemic medications:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Methotrexate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is an immune suppressant. It reduces the rate of growth of skin cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cyclosporine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is an immunosuppressant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biologics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are targeted immunosuppressants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oral_medication\"><\/span><b>Oral medication:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apremilast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is an anti-inflammatory; it is used on plaque psor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iasis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle_Modifications\"><\/span><strong> Lifestyle Modifications:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/learning-the-definition-of-stress-and-ways-to-manage-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise routine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritious diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol and quit smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_that_Help_You_Manage_Psoriasis_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Factors that Help You Manage Psoriasis Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>psoriasis treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is limited to medications and includes the individual&#8217;s lifestyle. Following are a few lifestyle and home remedies for <\/span>psoriasis symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping the skin moist to reduce scaling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using mild, fragrance-free skin care products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathing in lukewarm water enhanced with colloidal oatmeal or Epsom salts to moisturise the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to scratch on or pick the plaques<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use soft and breathing fabric so that the skin does not get irritated with the fabric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the personal triggers under control that are causing the effect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aid the emotional effect by going for support or counselling services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications_and_Other_Associated_Conditions\"><\/span><b>Complications and Other Associated Conditions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plaque psoriasis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can create some complications, apart from some of the other health-related conditions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psoriatic arthritis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a joint disease that affects up to 30% of individuals with psoriasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cardiovascular disease:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increased risk for the development of heart diseases and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type 2 diabetes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The body either does not produce enough insulin o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r there is resistance to insulin.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Depression and anxiety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Persistent and excessive worry that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interferes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with daily activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Metabolic syndrome<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity, high blood pressure, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abnormal levels of cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Contact_a_Medical_Professional\"><\/span><b>When to Contact a Medical Professional<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a dermatologist if you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of plaque psoriasis for the first time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience joint pain or stiffness as the first sign of psoriatic arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe how the symptoms are worsening, along with new areas of psoriasis development (if any). If you feel that the medications or <\/span>psoriasis treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options are not helping control the disease, contact your medical practitioner immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span>what is psoriasis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span>how to cure psoriasis permanently<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its different treatments, we have reached the bottom line of the blog. Hope you would have gathered sufficient information about this condition in depth. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summarising it up, we can say <\/span>plaque psoriasis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a skin disease with long-term treatment, management, and care. Its permanent cures may not be available, but various treatments can make the condition much more tolerable and improve quality of life. These involve topical treatments, light therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes. Continuous care and management are part of living with this condition. Proper care offers tremendous benefits for most people. Most individuals with psoriasis <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plaque psoriasis is one of the chronic autoimmune diseases that affects millions of people across the world. The standard type of psoriasis causes patches of red, inflamed skin covered with silvery-white scales. This is the most prevalent form of psoriasis, accounting for about 80-90% of all cases. 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