Psoriasis Introduction

Dr. James L. Campbell Jr., MD discusses Psoriasis Introduction. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
An estimated 1-3% of the world's population has psoriasis at present. Onset can at any age, though the early onset implies a less stable, more severe clinical course. Age of

onset peaks during 20s and again in late 50s.




There are known inherited genetic factors and several documented environmental factors that affect the clinical course of

psoriasis. Men and women are equally affected. Siblings and offspring are at increased risk of developing psoriasis.




Factors which may exacerbate psoriasis include human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, physical trauma, infections including Streptococcus and Candida, certain drugs such as lithium, beta-blockers, antimalarials, and

systemic corticosteroids.




The severity of psoriasis varies widely from one patient to another and over time. Severity is graded by the degree of skin involvement and the

presence of joint involvement. A patient is considered to have severe psoriasis when more than 10% of the body surface is involved or when psoriatic arthritis is present.




One-third of patients have nail involvement. Psoriatic arthritis (rheumatoid factor negative) is found in 5% of the psoriatic population. Onset may precede, accompany, or

follow skin manifestations.

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[mrgoddoesntexist]

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[Cybelle2006]

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[connerjoy1]

I just lost 2 more fingernails today. bleeds and hurts. I already have Rheumatoid arthritis. this came 10 or more years later. my entire body is covered.

[Blued013]

@matrahat I'm a medicine student and I can answer to that question.

There are many (a LOT) of surveys and statistics to calculate that percentage. I can ensure you that people that don't go to the doctor are also included in that numbers :)

There's a whole part of the Medicine dedicated to that section of sanity: this sciences are called epidemiology and biostatistic ^__^

Sorry for my bad English, I'm from Spain :) And I also have psoriasis.

[93thaliasalinas]

thank God i dont have anything close to 10% and have nice nails :(

[neverjanay]

this psoriatic person approves this message XP

[matrahat]

i disagree with the 1 to 3 percent as most people don't go to doctors so how would you know ?