Psoriasis is a chronic rash that can occur at any age. The rash is a skin disease that shortens the lifetime of skin cells, which causes them to build up. The telltale sign of psoriasis is a silvery, scaly, thick patch of skin. Psoriasis can also be red, but in either case it is usually itchy, dry, and sometimes painful.
Psoriasis is not contagious or caused by allergies - it is genetic. Because it is a chronic skin disease, it never completely goes away. There may be times when your psoriasis symptoms go into remission, but they can, and probably will, come back. There is no cure for psoriasis, but treatment is available.
Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis treatment can help to relieve your psoriasis symptoms, but will not cure your skin of the disease. Psoriasis treatment usually starts with an over-the-counter cortisone cream. This method of psoriasis treatment can help to reduce inflammation and itch. Your doctor might also use ultraviolet light therapy to help slow down the lifetime of skin cells.
Psoriasis treatment varies from person to person because not everyone's skin will react in the same way. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe oral medication to help alleviate your psoriasis symptoms. In other cases, a simple topical cream can help. Talk to your doctor or health care provider to find the psoriasis treatment that's right for you.
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