Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition that causes red, inflamed, scaly patches or plaques on the skin. With the right treatment plan, symptoms and flare-ups can often be effectively managed.
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition that causes red, inflamed, scaly patches or plaques on the skin. With the right treatment plan, symptoms and flare-ups can often be effectively managed.
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition that causes the skin to produce new cells much faster than normal. Instead of developing over weeks, skin cells form within days and build up on the surface, creating thick, inflamed patches called plaques.
At OC MedDerm in Irvine, Dr. Parvin Shafa evaluates psoriasis based on its type, severity, symptoms, and individual patient needs.
Psoriasis is often genetic. Many patients have one or more family members with psoriasis, even if their own symptoms appear later in life.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 7.5 million people in the U.S. are affected by psoriasis. Patients of all ages, skin tones, and backgrounds can develop this condition.
No. Psoriasis is not contagious.
You cannot catch psoriasis through touch, close contact, or shared objects. The condition only develops in people who carry the genetic predisposition.
A person’s genetics and immune system are understood to be important factors of what causes psoriasis. Although, not everyone who has inherited the genes for psoriasis will have active flare-ups unless he or she is exposed to a “trigger.”
Psoriasis can begin, be triggered for the first time following these types of events:
Common symptoms may include:
Psoriasis is usually diagnosed clinically by Dr. Shafa during an in-office skin examination. She will review:
If needed, a small skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis under microscopic evaluation.
Treatment depends on the type and severity of psoriasis, the areas affected, and your individual health needs. Dr. Shafa may recommend one or more of the following:
Common Treatment Options Include:
Most patients achieve excellent control of symptoms with proper dermatologic care.
If you notice red, scaly patches, persistent itching, or recurring flare-ups, early treatment is essential.
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