When is World Psoriasis Day?
Sunday October 29thEvery year, World Psoriasis Day, October 29th, honors those who suffer from psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The day is designed to raise concerns and increase access to healthcare.
Psoriasis is present in 125 million people around the world. More than 80% of Americans have the disease in the United States. Psoriatic arthritis accounts for up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis.
aracterized as a systemic inflammatory disease. Skin cells' life cycle is accelerated by this skin disease.. As a result, the body has extra skin cells. These extra cells have developed itchy red patches on the skin.. The red patches are also itchy, and they are often painful. Cracked skin that sometimes bleeds and small scaling spots are two common signs. In some instances, psoriasis causes the joints to become inflamed and stiff. When psoriasis affects the joints, it is called psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis' exact cause is uncertain, although it isn't completely understood. An overactive immune system may play a role in some studies. Psoriasis is usually started or gets worse when certain triggers occur. These triggers include infections, skin injury, exhaustion, Vitamin D deficiency, and heavy alcohol intake. Psoriasis can also be triggered by certain medications. Those who have psoriasis are at a higher risk of contracting other illnesses. These disorders include Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease, and kidney disease. The kidney disease is a result of kidney disease. Psoriasis is most noticeable in a person's quality of life, causing depression and other emotional difficulties..
Unfortunately, there is no cure for psoriasis, but it can go into remission, which is unfortunate. Topical corticosteroids, coal tar, moisturizers, and prescription medications are often used to treat the disease's symptoms.
