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Psoriasis: MedlinePlus en español

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La psoriasis es una enfermedad de la piel que causa picazn o parches dolorosos de piel engrosada y enrojecida con escamas plateadas. Suele aparecer en los hombros, las rodillas, el cuero cabelludo, la espalda, la cara, las palmas de las manos y las plantas de los pies, pero tambin puede presentarse en otras partes del cuerpo. Algunas personas con esta condicin pueden adquirir una forma de artritis conocida como artritis psorisica.

La causa de la psoriasis es un problema en el sistema inmunolgico. En un proceso llamado recambio celular, las clulas de la piel que crecen en la parte ms profunda de la piel avanzan hacia la superficie. Normalmente, esto demora un mes. En la psoriasis, ocurre en algunos das debido a que las clulas avanzan demasiado rpido.

La psoriasis puede persistir por mucho tiempo, incluso durante toda la vida. Los sntomas aparecen y desaparecen y los factores que pueden empeorarlos incluyen:

La psoriasis suele ocurrir entre los adultos. Algunas veces es hereditaria. Los tratamientos incluyen cremas, medicinas y fototerapia.

NIH: Instituto Nacional de Artritis y Enfermedades Musculoesquelticas y de la Piel

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Psoriatic arthritis – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Psoriatic arthritis (also arthritis psoriatica, arthropathic psoriasis or psoriatic arthropathy) is a type of inflammatory arthritis[1][2] that will develop in up to 30 percent of people who have the chronic skin condition psoriasis.[3] Psoriatic arthritis is said to be a seronegative spondyloarthropathy and therefore occurs more commonly in patients with tissue type HLA-B27.

Common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include:[4]

Along with the above noted pain and inflammation, there is extreme exhaustion that does not go away with adequate rest. The exhaustion may last for days or weeks without abatement. Psoriatic arthritis may remain mild, or may progress to more destructive joint disease. Periods of active disease, or flares, will typically alternate with periods of remission. In severe forms, psoriatic arthritis may progress to arthritis mutilans. [5]:1096

Because prolonged inflammation can lead to joint damage, early diagnosis and treatment to slow or prevent joint damage is recommended.[6]

The exact causes are not yet known, but a number of genetic associations have been identified in a genome-wide association study of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis including HLA-B27.[7][8]

There is no definitive test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis may closely resemble other diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. A rheumatologist (a doctor specializing in diseases affecting the joints) may use physical examinations, health history, blood tests and x-rays to accurately diagnose psoriatic arthritis.

Factors that contribute to a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis include:

Other symptoms that are more typical of psoriatic arthritis than other forms of arthritis include inflammation in the Achilles tendon (at the back of the heel) or the Plantar fascia (bottom of the feet), and dactylitis (sausage-like swelling of the fingers or toes).[9]

There are five main types of psoriatic arthritis:

The underlying process in psoriatic arthritis is inflammation; therefore treatments are directed at reducing and controlling inflammation. Milder cases of psoriatic arthitis may be treated with NSAIDS alone; however there is a trend toward earlier use of Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or biological response modifiers to prevent irreversible joint destruction.

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WARNING: This home remedies site is intended to be archival in nature. The natural remedies here are submitted by numerous people from around the world, and we have no way to test or verify every remedy. As such these home remedies should be used for academic purposes only. Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.

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Submitted by Jason at 2012-06-25 03:00:11 Recently on a trip, I noticed my psoriasis reduced dramatically. When I got back home I showed my wife and asked what she thought the cause was.....within a day however, it was back in full force.

I began to back track and see what was different and low and behold I found it. At our house, we have big jugs of juice in our fridge that we all drink from. I drink on an average 5-10 glasses per day.

I realized that was the only thing missing from my trip. I stopped drinking the juice.....and within one week, the redness, flaking, cracking, and hurting in my fingers is 95% better. Almost completely gone in fact for the first time in several years.

I then began to research the juice and psoriasis relationship. It was the ASPARTAME!!!!!!!!! I have eliminated it completely and I am all (dare I say) but psoriasis free..... My fingers show little signs of anything. In fact, at a normal glance, you can't see a drop of psoriasis.

This may be an all too overlooked contributor to the horrible red appearance, painful cracking, and flare ups.

While trying ointments, medicine, ultraviolet therapy, and spending $$ with no success, I found the answer literally under my nose in the cup I was drinking from. I hope this works for you!!! DOWN WITH ASPARTAME!!! rating: 9 (140 votes)

Submitted at 2012-05-23 23:16:52 steroids,enbrel,humira,petroleum jelly bleach !!!!!!!!! are you kidding me. i've had 'p' for 25 years. everything i recommend or say is my own opinion and works for me you will have to do your own research and experimentation.

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Psoriasis can be managed with proper treatment

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By Erik Gilbertson, M.D. 6 a.m.Jan. 9, 2014

This column is written by experts in the medical field and provides health-care insights to help educate consumers.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells, called T-lymphocyctes, cause inflammation on the skin. In particular, skin cells multiply too rapidly, causing red raised patches and a scaly plaque to grow on the skin.

Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 7.5 million Americans have the condition. It generally develops in the 20s or 30s, although it may develop in later life as well. About 50 percent of people who have psoriasis have some family history of the disorder.

Psoriasis can range from mild cases that cause a few spots on the elbows and knees, to severe cases that cover most of the body. It can have a significant psychosocial impact, as people with the disorder are often very self-conscious and reluctant to pursue personal relationships. Even work can be affected. For example, people with psoriasis on their hands are not allowed to work in food service.

Because psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition, patients may have a higher incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other concerns. Studies show that between 10 and 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints. It is very important for psoriasis patients to have a full physical evaluation and mention any arthritis symptoms to their physicians.

For mild cases, the first lines of treatment are topical creams applied to the skin to slow the rate of cell reproduction and decrease inflammation. Steroid creams are used most often, but topicals that contain vitamin A or synthetic vitamin D may also be recommended. These are generally available only by prescription. Creams that contain aloe vera, neem oil and other natural substances also may help soothe symptoms and are available over the counter.

Patients who do not get results from topical treatments, have moderate to severe psoriasis, or also have psoriatic arthritis may be treated with systemic medications that work throughout the body to reduce inflammation. Oral systemic drugs include retinoids, which are synthetic forms of vitamin A, and methotrexate, a low-dose chemotherapy medication that can greatly reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms. Immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil), which slow the growth of immune cells, may be used for up to a year in qualified patients.

A newer class of systemic therapies called biologics target a protein that is largely responsible for the inflammation and rapid cell growth associated with psoriasis. Products like Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab) and Stelara (ustekinumab) are injected every week or every two weeks and can be very effective in treating both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. However, these drugs do come with potentially severe side effects, including lowered immunity and an increased risk of serious infections.

Patients must be screened for tuberculosis before starting biologics therapy. Clinical studies are under way to explore a new generation of biologics that will ideally have fewer side effects and require less frequent injections.

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CNN anchor: How I fight psoriasis

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Editor's note: Zain Verjee anchors the Europe morning show for CNN International from London. Earlier this month, she wrote about her battle with psoriasis, a condition that sees skin cells duplicate too frequently, resulting in scale-like plaques. Verjee successfully sent the condition into remission after attending a clinic that focused on mind, body and spirit and adapting her diet. In response to questions from readers, Verjee now shares more detail of how she tackled psoriasis. This is her personal experience only and is in no way an endorsement by CNN of the methods described.

(CNN) -- One of the most powerful experiences in life is to have deep, meaningful connection. Without it we are empty. Each message I received about my struggle with psoriasis was a new connection that brought with it a tapestry of fulfillment, gratitude and inspiration for me. Thank you.

Many of you have asked me about diet. For me, it was, the most long-term solution to heal my severe psoriasis then, requiring the toughest self-discipline and a team of cheerleaders. Here's what I did, with what I learned at the clinic in South Africa, and my mother, Yasmin's help. Mum and I also used the book "Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative" by Dr. John O.A. Pagano to help explain diet in more detail and the science of natural healing.

Stuff I did not eat: Sugar, coffee, tea, soda, red meat (except for lamb), shellfish, oranges (I had very little citrus at all), "hot" spices, pumpkin, onions, garlic, tomato, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, chili, paprika, cheese, white rice, white flour, bread, eggs, butter, cookies, chocolate, alcohol, tobacco, cranberries, blueberries, plums, strawberries, cream, lentils, peas, white potatoes, yeast.

Stuff I could eat: Brown rice or wild rice, plain chicken or lamb, honey, apple, melon, banana, leafy green salads (no dressing), plain low-fat yogurt, celery, spinach, broccoli, corn, sweet potato pear, papaya, apricot, grilled fish, turkey, wholegrain muffin or bagel, bran, almonds, low-fat milk, wholegrain pasta. Loads of water.

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Biofeedback May Help Control Stress-Related Diseases

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(PRWEB) January 08, 2014

Biofeedback Currently, 74% of patients who visit their health care providers have undiagnosed medical conditions. Most of the symptoms are a culmination of stress, anxiety, and depression. Health care professionals choose to treat these patients ineffectively with medications instead of offering stress management options. These stress management techniques have proven to have an 82% success rate among students in a semester-long stress management program.

Many college students succumb to stress-related illnesses and several studies have been conducted, with positive results, to introduce stress management programs into their lives. The Biofeedback article,There Is Hope: Autogenic Biofeedback Training for the Treatment of Psoriasis, discusses the outcome of a 23-year-old test subject with stress-related psoriasis, who gave up medicinal treatments and instead used the self-healing method of biofeedback to control his disease.

Psoriasis causes red, flaky skin and is currently the most common autoimmune disease affecting approximately 2% of the US population. Many people afflicted with this disease use steroids, topical creams, special shampoos, and prescription medication. Unfortunately, the disease can only be suppressed, not cured; many people with psoriasis feel damaged and have a difficult time socially. Stress is often the trigger that makes ones psoriasis worse. In this study, James, a 23-year-old student suffering from the disease for five years, learns how to train his mind to not give into stress, feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or even the need to physically touch his affected skin.

James was trained in stress management and biofeedback techniques including relaxation, stress reduction, and desensitization. He also learned how to increase his confidence by changing his body posture while sitting and standing. James was instructed to take his time, slow down, and even stop and refocus his energy when he felt the need to fall back into old habits. He admits that it was difficult, and at times he would have to stop focusing on the task in front of him to put all of his energy into regaining his composure, but that it was also worth it. After three weeks, James had clear skin, something he had not had in five years, and after four months his progress remained intact.

There are many diseases and ailments that require the use of medication for appropriate treatment, but when stress is a factor in any diagnosis, or when a diagnosis cannot be found, it is important for stress management to be offered as a viable option for patients to consider. It is obvious, shown through the case of James, that stress can play a huge factor in the health of an individual. And if managed properly, a happy and healthy life is attainable.

Full text of the article, There Is Hope: Autogenic Biofeedback Training for the Treatment of Psoriasis, Biofeedback, Vol. 41, No. 4, 2013, is available at http://www.aapb-biofeedback.com/doi/full/10.5298/1081-5937-41.4.01.

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Back torso lesions, 30 year old female patient

Guttate psoriasis (also known as "Eruptive psoriasis") is a type of psoriasis that presents as small (0.5-1.5cm in diameter) lesions over the upper trunk and proximal extremities; it is found frequently in young adults.[1]:410[2]:194 Guttate psoriasis is classically triggered by a bacterial infection, usually an upper respiratory tract infection.[3]:726

For some people it starts as a throat infection, or strep throat. After the throat infection has cleared up the person can feel fine for several weeks before noticing the appearance of red spots. They appear small at first, like a dry red spot which is slightly itchy. When scratched or picked the top layer of dry skin is removed, leaving dry, red skin beneath with white, dry areas marking where flakes of dry skin stop and start. In the weeks that follow the spots can grow to as much as an inch in diameter. Some of the larger ones may form a pale area in the centre which is slightly yellow. Treatment is often a mild steroid, such as hydrocortisone, but this is not always effective. Other treatment include exposing the affected area of the skin to sunlight (while avoiding sunburn). The condition often but not always clears up on its own. The guttate psoriasis can occur on any part of the body, particularly the legs, arms, torso, eyelids, back, bottom, bikini-line and neck. Generally the parts of the body most affected are seen on the arms, legs, back and torso. Enthusiastic exfoliation can lead to bleeding so care and moisturisation are important to keep the affected skin healthy.

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Psoriasis tends to relapse after stopping Methotrexate, shown in a case at Life Force – Video

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How to Prevent Psoriasis Flare-Ups

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Lifestyle changes -- including stress reduction -- can help weaken your triggers.

By Christina Boufis WebMD Magazine - Feature

Anne Jeffres, 41, an acupuncturist in New York, was in the midst of a stressful time at work when she noticed her scalp was flaking. Her fingers became inflamed; her nails were brittle and pitted. The mild psoriasis she once had as a child had returned in full force. "The flare-up was bad enough that I lost patches of hair on my head," Jeffres says.

"Psoriasis is a lifelong disease" that's mainly inherited, explains Erin Boh, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the dermatology department at Tulane University Health Sciences Center. "You can't change having psoriasis, but you can certainly change the things that can [worsen] it." Here's how:

Short-circuit stress. "Stress does not cause psoriasis," Boh says. "But stress can certainly make it worse." How to defuse stress? Exercise can help, she says. Or try relaxation exercises or meditation. Jeffres practices yoga and mindfulness-based stress reduction, and she also switched jobs to ease her stress.

Reach out. About 25% of people with psoriasis have depression, the National Psoriasis Foundation says. Let your doctor know if you're feeling down. You can also join a psoriasis support group. "Support groups allow you to talk with other people who have the disease and see how they cope," says Boh.

Think colorful. Eat healthy foods, such as brightly colored vegetables, and cut down on meat and fatty food, Boh advises. Though there's little data to show certain foods can make psoriasis better or worse, if you have the disease, you may be at greater risk of other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

"A healthy diet will certainly improve your overall well-being and probably improve your psoriasis to a degree," Boh says.

Note triggers. For some, psoriasis flares up after an infection, such as strep throat. For others, prescription or over-the-counter medications can trigger it. "If you have allergies, that can activate your immune system and cause psoriasis to be worse," Boh says. "It's important to recognize what makes your psoriasis worse, so obviously you can then try to avoid it."

But don't blame yourself if you follow these tips and you still have flare-ups, she says. "Psoriasis is a very frustrating disease," she adds. "I don't ever tell people that if you change what you eat, exercise, [and] reduce all stress, your psoriasis goes away. It's just not true."

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Le psoriasis (du grec ruption galeuse, psore ayant aussi autrefois dsign la gale en France) est une maladie auto-immune de la peau d'origine inconnue et non contagieuse. Cette affection dermatologique touche 1 3% de la population mondiale.

Dans sa forme bnigne et typique, le psoriasis se caractrise par des lsions rouges et squameuses du cuir chevelu, des genoux et des coudes, associe une atteinte des ongles. Dans les cas graves, l'atteinte cutane peut tre gnralise (rythrodermie) et il peut exister des atteintes des articulations. Cette dermatose volue de faon chronique avec des pousses entrecoupes de priodes de rmissions de dure variable au cours desquelles les lsions sont minimes. Aucun traitement permettant la gurison n'est connu; le traitement propos permet uniquement de contrler l'volution de la maladie, en permettant la rgression transitoire plus ou moins complte des lsions. Le traitement est adapt en fonction de la gravit et du retentissement sur la qualit de vie des patients.

Les causes prcises en sont inconnues bien que, dans prs de 30% des cas, une prdisposition familiale existe, surtout si des facteurs externes viennent se rajouter. La maladie aurait des composantes gntiques, auto-immunes[1], microbiologique et environnementale ou alimentaire (l'arrt de la consommation de produits laitiers ou certaines autres denres reviennent souvent dans les tmoignages de personnes ayant russi s'en dbarrasser sans faire intervenir un traitement en parallle[rf.ncessaire]).

L'piderme se renouvelle trop rapidement, en seulement quatre six jours, au lieu des trois semaines habituelles ce qui engendre des inflammations localises. Les cellules pidermiques s'accumulent la surface de la peau et forment une couche de pellicules blanches appeles squames. Parfaitement inoffensives, celles-ci ont pourtant le dsavantage d'tre inesthtiques. La prsence de nombreux leucocytes dans le derme a suggr le rle du systme immunitaire.

Comme indiqu prcdemment, il existe pour un petit tiers des personnes atteintes une composante familiale au psoriasis (restent dterminer les autres facteurs entrant en jeu): prs de 30% des patients atteints ont un membre de leur famille ayant galement la mme maladie[2]. Un certain nombre de gnes ont t identifis comme marqueurs potentiels de risque, dont le PSORS. Le plus important semble tre le PSORS1 situ sur le chromosome 6 et qui serait responsable de prs du tiers des psoriasis familiaux[3]. Seize gnes (en 2012[4]) ont des mutations pouvant favoriser cette maladie.

Les pousses de psoriasis sont parfois lies au stress. Elles peuvent aussi avoir pour origine un facteur infectieux (infection streptococcique, par exemple). Leur frquence est trs variable et, d'une manire gnrale, le facteur dclenchant de la pousse n'est pas identifiable. La consommation excessive d'alcool est un facteur d'aggravation du psoriasis.

Certains mdicaments exacerbent parfois le psoriasis mais leur arrt doit tre discut au cas par cas, celui-ci pouvant comporter d'autres risques, cardio-vasculaires en particulier. Ce sont essentiellement ceux de la classe des bta-bloquants. D'autres molcules ont t rapportes comme potentiellement aggravantes, avec un risque cependant moindre. Ce sont les sartans[5] et l'nalapril[rf.souhaite].

Au contraire, l'exposition solaire a un rle protecteur net. Durant la grossesse, une diminution des pousses avec une aggravation par contre la suite de celle-ci est gnralement observe. Le mcanisme invoqu est celui d'une immuno-modulation par les taux levs de progestrone et d'strognes qui entranent une stimulation de l'immunit dpendant des lymphocytes B mais une diminution de l'activit immunitaire des lymphocytes T. La progestrone est reconnue comme ayant un rle immuno-modulateur cl durant la grossesse[6].

Certaines formes peuvent se dvelopper la suite d'un traumatisme articulaire.

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Psoriasis of a fingernail

Psoriatic nails is a nail disease. It is common in those suffering from psoriasis, with reported incidences varying from 10% to 78%. Elderly patients and those with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to have psoriatic nails.[1]:7812

The Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) is a numeric, reproducible, objective, simple tool for evaluation of nail psoriasis.[3] It evaluates several signs separately, each on a 13 scale: pitting, Beau's lines, subungual hyperkeratosis and onycholysis. A 2005 study proposed a modified NAPSI scale for persons with psoriasis and named the title of their publication "Modification of the Nail Psoriasis Severity Index".[4] Then, in 2007, a study found that there was a high level of inter-rater variability of the 2003 NAPSI scale and proposed another index which was, like the 2005 article, a modification of the 2003 article, and was named modified NAPSI.[5] A 2008 study found that Cannavo's qualitative system[6] correlated with NAPSI (P<0.001) and is less time-consuming.[7]

There is a risk of misdiagnosis with onychomycosis.

The causes of nail psoriasis are unknown. It has been suggested that fungi may play a role.[8]

There exist numerous treatments for nail psoriasis but there is little information concerning their effectiveness and safety.[9] Treatments include topical, intralesional, radiation, systemic, and combination therapies.

Available studies lack sufficient power to extrapolate a standardized therapeutic regimen.[9] As of April 2009, an assessment of the evidence for the efficacy and safety of the treatments for nail psoriasis is in progress.[20]

Active clinical trials investigating nail psoriasis:[22]

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