Plaque psoriasis is typically found in young adult patients and it is considered one of the most common types of psoriasis and is most commonly found in the elderly (Feldman, 2014; Dawn & Edwards, 2007). Psoriasis affects 2-8 million individuals in the United States (Kennedy-Malone, Fletcher, & Martin-Plank, 2014, p. 140). Incidence of psoriasis in men and women is equal between the two genders. One study showed highest incidence occurring from age 60-69 years in the United States (Dawn & Edwards, 2007). Ethnic background prevalence findings were the lowest when observed in the North and South American Indians, West Africans, and Japanese and the highest association of psoriasis was found among the Scandinavian population (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2014, p. 141). Incidence of psoriasis in Caucasians showed 2.5% affected in comparison to African Americans at 1.3% (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2014, p. 141). Prior research indicated that geographic location may play a role in individuals having psoriasis due to the increased prevalence of the skin disorder found individuals residing closer to the equator (Feldman, 2014). Psoriasis has an increase in morbidity in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, …show more content…
VEGF is found in high levels in the suprabasal keratinocytes, which is thought to causes chronic skin inflammation (Heidenreich, R., Rocken, M., Kamaran, G., 2009). Environmental factors involved with psoriasis are triggered by alcohol, cigarette, stress, infections, trauma, and certain medications such as: beta blockers, lithium, NSAIDS, ACE- inhibitors, and terbinafine (Blauvelt & Ehst, 2013). The environmental factors trigger overactive T-cells, which are associated with the autoimmune inflammatory response that is exhibited with psoriasis (Blauvelt & Ehst,
Melanoma is an extremely important issue, as 75% of skin cancer deaths in Australia are attributed to melanoma, making it the most dangerous form of skin cancer in the country (AIHW 2010). The AIHW also states that Australia has the highest occurrence of melanoma in the world, with over 12,500 Australians being diagnosed annually, and having a recorded 1500 deaths each year. The Melanoma Institute of Australia states that melanoma is the “most common cancer in young Australians aged 15-39”, and that “rates have doubled in the 20 years from 1986-2006”. The incidence of melanoma is increasing more rapidly than any other major cancer. Owing to the high incidence and mortality rates of the disease in Australia, melanoma is the most life-threatening form of skin cancer in the country, making it a very serious non-communicable disease.
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. The combination of the predominantly light-skinned population, tropical latitude, and cultural emphasis on out-door activities have contributed to this problem. The Australian government has taken measu...
UV exposure to skin can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that cause direct chemical alteration in collagen and increase matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) production leading to collagen break down. In addition, ROS produce mediators that cause skin inflammation. Vitamin C neutralizes ROS and is equally effective against UVA (320-400nm) and UVB (290-320 nm) that are produced due to UV exposure and causes skin-aging and sunburns respectively. Vitamin C is most effective as it exerts its action interacellularly and extracellularly (7).
The first known use of dermatology was established in 1819 and only in the 1930’s did its practice become more widely accomplished, known and sought after. (“Dermatology” 2014) Since then it has extensively evolved and changed and been able to provide services for women and men around the world. Originally being a part of the medicine field can now be considered a division of the beauty industry due to availability of services and treatments for aesthetic, pampering purposes, rather than just originally founded for medical issues of resolving skin disorders and diseases. Dermatology being defined as ‘a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions and diseases’ (“Dermatology” 2014) now offers many professions one being a dermatologist, whic...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012, Sunburn and sun protective behaviors among adults aged 18-29 years--United States, 2000-2010, MMWR Morbidity and mortality weekly report, ISSN 0149-2195, 05/2012, Vol 61, no 18, p. 317, US. Department of Health and Human Services. Washington, D.C.
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;
Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the outer layer of the human skin. This particular cancer is one of the most common cancers among the U.S. population, affecting and spreading over more than one million people a year. “Skin cancer is categorized into two separate groups being; malignant melanomas and non-melanoma cancers.” (Adam, 2013)
The human body is a complex system that often malfunctions. Many people believe that numerous diseases are natural reflection of the body aging and cannot be avoided. The goal of my paper is to elaborate this perception and explain that maintain healthy and active lifestyle can result in healthy body.
Kaur, M., MD. “Tanning Booth Junkies”. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatolody.56:375-9(2007). Web. 15 Mar.2010
Since young people are the primary users of tanning beds, in a span of 40 years, the melanoma rates among them have leaped 400 percent for young men, and 800 percent for young women. But, since young women use tanning beds more than young men, the melanoma risk for young woman is 1.5 times more than it is for...
Voegeli D; British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 2010 Jul 8; 19 (13): 810, 812, 814 Care or harm: exploring essential components in skin care regimens.
Dental plaque is a bacterial collection with their products on the teeth or other solid oral structures, covered by a jelly-like tenacious material and it is responsible for two major dental diseases; caries and periodontal disease (Chandra, 2000). Good oral hygiene is a foundation step in the development of disease-free oral cavity of infants through adolescents (Srivastava, 2011). Plaque control is of prime importance for the prevention of these diseases and for good dental health as it helps to reduce the number of microorganisms present in the oral cavity, hence, reducing the dental plaque (Muthu and Sivakumar, 2009; Tare, 2007).
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.
Inflammation which is part of the innate immune system is a process by which the body reacts to injury protecting it from infection and foreign substances with the help of the body’s white blood cells “Inflammation can be defined as the body’s local vascular and cellular response to injury caused by factors that invade and injure the body from the outside (exogenous factors) or factors within the body that result in cellular or tissue injury (endogenous) factors” (Battle, 2009, P 238). Factors such as bacteria, viruses, burns, frostbite, chemical irritants, immune reactions and physical injury are examples of factors that can cause inflammation through different mechanisms. It is a protective mechanism with rapid response that neutralizes or destroys agents that causes injury and creates a barrier that limit the injury and prevents its spread to normal tissues (Battle, 2009). Also, it has elements that removes debris and heals the wound generated by the injury. It can be divided into acute and chronic inflammation.
Many young adults do not take good care of their skin. As a result, the skin is likely to age prematurely. In most