Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects 125 million people world wide according to the World Psoriasis Day consortium. The origin of psoriasis is unknown, but many doctors and researches believe that genetics, along with environmental factors, trigger a hyperactive reaction of the immune system that leads to the relatively harmless, yet uncomfortable skin disease. The response of the immune system induces skin cells to multiply and mature rapidly, causing the skin cells to accumulate on top of each other and as a result, the skin becomes red, scaly, itchy, and forms thick patches on the skin. Despite that this disease is the most frequent auto-immune disease in the world, there is no cure for it. Not only is there no cure for psoriasis, but this disease can lead to other problems depending on the severeness of the disorder for example: psoriatic arthritis. However, this chronic disease has several treatment options that if used correctly and in a timely manner, will reduce and lessen the symptoms.( Although there is no cure for psoriasis, understanding how it begins, recognizing the symptoms, and learning about treatment options can enhance the quality of life for a person diagnosed with psoriasis.)
What initiates psoriasis is unknown, but doctors and researchers do understand how the skin disease develops. What triggers psoriasis remains unidentified, but what is known is that an hyperactive auto-immune response prompts the skin cells to hastily reproduce. For example; healthy skin takes about three weeks to a month to be renewed and replaced with new skin but, in a person diagnosed with psoriasis, their skin cells rapidly reproduce within days and their bodies are unable to slough off the excess skin cells which causes...
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...and function of the skin therefore by understanding how psoriasis develops, observing the symptoms, and researching treatment options, a person with psoriasis is able to be more comfortable in their own skin. If a person has psoriasis and understand how it can be triggered, they can lesson their chances of psoriasis flare ups by doing simple tasks such as taking care of their skin or avoiding dry weather. If they know the symptoms of psoriasis, they can prevent the outbreak by applying a low potent cream or by sunbathing. In the end, taking care of their skin by religiously doing treatments will reduce the chances of a flare up or even quickly eliminate an outgoing outbreak. Either way, everyone should take care of their skin because when one thinks about it, its out first most important and effective barrier between our bodies and the outside world.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissue (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017). This disease affects the entire body, which is called a systemic (means entire body) disease. Arthritis is derived from the word part arthr-, which means “joint,” and -itis, which means “inflammation,” so altogether it means “inflammation of the joints.” It creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken. About 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected. It affects all races, but it affects three times as many women than men (What is Rheumatoid Arthritis, n.d.). Overtime, rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling that can potentially result in bone erosion or joint deformity, which leads up to physical disabilities. RA can affect more than just your joints, but can spread to body systems, skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels, e.t.c (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017).
This condition occurs when the immune system produce abnormal response against substances that are normally present in the body. The immune system becomes incapable in differentiating healthy body tissues and antigens, which results in the destruction of normal body tissues. This is usually characterized by hypersensitivity reaction almost identical to the response in allergic conditions. The cause of the autoimmune disorders are still unknown, however, there is a theory stating that some microorganisms or drugs may have trigger these changes. These can also affect one or multiple organs or tissues. Some of the most commonly affected are blood vessels, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and connective tissues.
Omega-3 fatty acids have greater benefits in protecting the body against damage by diseases. According to a study written in article in the PMC site that was done on 30 patients, who were a sample of the research on the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids, a conclusion was made that; omega-3 fatty acids can be effective in treating psoriasis. It also reduces Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI). Below are the benefits of omega-3 to psoriatic arthritis;
Psoriasis can appear on any part of the body. It is more likely to develop on the scalp, elbows, hands, groin, knees, legs and feet. It can also cause thick, discolored finger and toe nails. Psoriasis is known to be hereditary, meaning that the gene that causes the disease ca...
DO you know what Lupus is? Or do you know anyone with Lupus? You’ll be surprised to know that over 1.5 million people are affected by Lupus and of every 170 people 9 out of 10 of them are women. Even though that Lupus can be dated back to the Greek physician Hippocrates many people are still blind to this disease. Lupus can affect you, your love ones and the people around you because, like many other autoimmune diseases Lupus does not discriminate. I’m surprised that not many people know what Lupus is, especially when someone is diagnosed with lupus every 30 minutes. When I was diagnosed I was relieved to finally know I was not going crazy and there was actually something wrong, but at the same time scared out of my mind because there is no cure. (Rupavate, 2014)
All human bodies have an immune system, which is a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from germs and other foreign substances. A mistake can make the body unable to tell the difference between foreign substances and the body’s own cells. When this happens, the body makes auto-antibodies that attack body cells by mistake. When a foreign substance invades your body (like a cold virus or bacteria on a thorn that pricks your skin) your immune system attacks it. It tries to identify, kill and get rid of the invaders that might harm you. But sometimes problems with your immune system cause it to mistake your body’s own healthy cells as invaders and then repeatedly attack them. This is called an autoimmune disease.
Psoriasis is a disease that has been associated with humans since the beginning of time. It is a type of autoimmune disease that produces red, slivery, and scaly patches to appear on the skin. Autoimmune disease is a type of disease that occurs when the body’s immune system mistaken the body’s organs as foreign substance. Psoriasis is chronic and can affect people of all ages but it is not contagious. There are currently about 125 million people around the world suffering from psoriasis or about 3% of the world’s total population. This essay will discuss the importance, biochemistry, and the potential treatment options of psoriasis.
...ion is treatable. In most cases it can be controlled by the avoidance of sun exposure, emotional stress, wind/heat, excessive exercise and drinking alcohol. In short, you should avoid any excessive unhealthy behaviors and unhealthy foods. You should also begin a vitamin regimen of vitamins A, B, and Zinc, which are crucial in the nourishment of skin and to keep it as healthy as possible.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects 125 million people world wide according to the World Psoriasis Day consortium. What causes psoriasis is unknown, but many doctors and researches believe that genetics and environmental factors trigger a hyperactive reaction of the immune system. This response then causes skin cells to multiply and mature rapidly, therefore causing the skin cells to buildup on top of each other and then eventually become red, scaly, itchy, and thick patches on skin. Even though this disease is the most common auto-immune disease in the world, there is no cure for it. Psoriasis can lead to other problems depending on the severity of the disease, however, this chronic disease has several treatment options in order to prevent further damage. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, understanding how it begins, recognizing the symptoms, and learning about treatment options can enhance the quality of life for a person diagnosed with psoriasis.
The word melanoma comes from the Greek words, melas (black) and -oma (tumour). It is a very serious cancer that most often occurs in the skin and less frequently in the eye or in the lining of the nose, mouth, or genitals. Melanoma begins in melanocytes, cells that make a pigment called melanin. Both light- and dark-skinned people have melanin, which gives colour to the skin, hair, and parts of the eye.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects around 400,000 individuals within the UK, it is the most relentless chronic form of arthritis, and for adults it is the second most common form in patients (1). “RA is more prevalent among women than men, and usually develops in the fourth to fifth decades of life” (A). Rheumatoid arthritis is severe as it is a form of autoimmune disease, this is where the body’s immune system attacks and damages working tissue, due to the failure to recognise the difference between foreign cell and normal cells. For example it damages the synovial membrane surrounding the knee, and bone erosion begins. This damage to the working tissue triggers an inflammatory response causing fluid to build around the knee (2). However it can happen in any joint, this is why it’s such a large problem as you simply can’t inhibit the effects of the immune system, as it would leave you extremely vulnerable to more life threatening diseases. If effective treatment isn’t applied it could be disabling to patients, the inflammation causes pain, stiffness, muscle ache, rheumatoid nodules (lumps of tissue) and tiredness (3).
While sitting around your house, watching television, you notice that you have been scratching your arm and in between your fingers for a little while. After taking a closer look you notice something that you assume is a rash and just ignore it. The next day however you notice that the rash has spread and that you think you see burrows in your skin. Then it hits you, the weekend that you spent away on vacation in that not so expensive hotel to save a couple of dollars has now cost you more money in the long run. You must go see your doctor to be treated for scabies!
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder, easily identified by its symptoms of white, scaly skin and red lesions, though not so easily cured or understood. In psoriasis, skin cells mature faster than the body can shed them, causing a buildup. Although there are many theories as to what the cause of such a disease might be – genetics, stress, or other triggers – no one is quite sure why the disease occurs, or what could be a possible way to fully cure it. In this essay we will explore the symptoms, types, and effects of this condition, and also some of the known treatments.
First of all, there are simple things that you can do for your skin. I call it “Beauty Fitness,” healthy skin is dewy and radiant! Just as we exercise our bodies to achieve optimal condition, our skin requires special care to get it in tip-top shape as well.
Chickenpox is contagious one to two days before an infected person gets the rash until all of the chicken pox blisters have become scabs. It typically takes 10 to 21 days to develop chickenpox after being exposed to the virus. For most, once you contract chicken pox, you are immune for life. In some, however, you can get chicken pox more than once. This is not common.