Results: Psoriasis information, facts and treatments
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1.
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation (pain, swelling, heat, and redness). Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With psoriasis, it can happen in just a few days because the cells rise too fast and pile up on the surface. Most psoriasis causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. These patches can itch or feel sore. Do you or a family member suffer from the skin disease psoriasis?
Yes
24%
•
411 votes
No
76%
•
1317 votes
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2.
Which of these body parts did you know psoriasis can be found? Elbows
42%
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727 votes
Knees and parts of the legs
38%
•
655 votes
Scalp and face
41%
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710 votes
Lower back
25%
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424 votes
Palms and soles of the feet
21%
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370 votes
Fingernails and toenails
13%
•
227 votes
Inside the mouth
6%
•
106 votes
na
42%
•
726 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
30 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.13% | 5 | |
| back of neck | 0.05% | 2 |
| all | 0.05% | 2 |
| arms | 0.05% | 2 |
| legs | 0.05% | 2 |
| any part | 0.03% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.03% | 1 |
| torso | 0.03% | 1 |
| knuckles | 0.03% | 1 |
| stomache | 0.03% | 1 |
| Hands including fingers | 0.03% | 1 |
| Shoulders | 0.03% | 1 |
| inside the ear | 0.03% | 1 |
| Groin | 0.03% | 1 |
| vagina | 0.03% | 1 |
| neck | 0.03% | 1 |
| Arms and Legs | 0.03% | 1 |
| i have it lightly on an elbo | 0.03% | 1 |
| between fingers | 0.03% | 1 |
| chest | 0.03% | 1 |
| face | 0.03% | 1 |
| Hands | 0.03% | 1 |
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3.
Psoriasis begins in the immune system, mainly with a type of white blood cell called a T cell. Psoriasis can be caused by infections, stress, changes in the weather that dry the skin, and certain medicines. Were you aware of these facts?
Yes, all
16%
•
283 votes
Only some
35%
•
599 votes
None
49%
•
846 votes
4.
4.
What various treatments are you familiar with for psoriasis?
Topical Treatment - Treatments applied right on the skin (creams, ointments) may help.
43%
•
750 votes
Light Therapy - Natural ultraviolet light from the sun and artificial ultraviolet light are used to treat psoriasis.
19%
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321 votes
Systemic Treatment - If the psoriasis is severe, doctors might prescribe drugs or give medicine through a shot.
21%
•
359 votes
Combination Therapy - When you combine topical (put on the skin), light, and systemic treatments, you can often use lower doses of each. Combination therapy can also lead to better results.
18%
•
306 votes
na
47%
•
807 votes
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5.
Anyone can get psoriasis, but it occurs more often in adults. In many cases, there is a family history of psoriasis. Certain genes have been linked to the disease. Men and women get psoriasis at about the same rate. Were you aware of these facts? Yes, all
15%
•
252 votes
Only some
31%
•
540 votes
None
54%
•
936 votes
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