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The Current Advancement in Psoriasis.

Aishwarya P Bhagwat¹, Bhushan Madke¹

¹Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

|November 15, 2023

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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition involving immune system inflammation, causing itchy, scaly rashes. This review explores advancements in understanding its causes, symptoms, and effective treatment strategies for better disease management.

Keywords:

factors irritation itching prevalence scales skin inflammation

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Immunology
Genetics

Background:

Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disease.
It is characterized by epidermal hyperplasia and immune cell infiltration.
Triggers include environmental, emotional, hereditary, and lifestyle factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive understanding of psoriasis.
To review recent advancements in treatment strategies.
To elucidate the disease's root causes, progression, and management.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current research on psoriasis.
Analysis of disease characteristics, symptoms, and affected body parts.
Examination of treatment initiation, progression, and development.

Main Results:

Psoriasis involves complex immune system dysregulation.
Commonly affected areas include scalp, trunk, knees, elbows, and ankles.
Increased prevalence is linked to comorbidities.

Conclusions:

Effective management focuses on restricting skin cell multiplication and scale removal.
Understanding psoriasis types, features, and mechanisms is crucial.
Ongoing research aims to improve interventions for psoriasis management.