What is Psoriasis? - Answer--Chronic, remitting, relapsing disease of the skin
-Plaques that are red and scaley
-Can be emotionally and physically debilitating
Plaque Psoriasis - Answer--Most common (80%)
-Mostly chronic localized disease but can have systemic manifestations
-Effects extenso...
Psoriasis Exam Study Guide Questions
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What is Psoriasis? - Answer--Chronic, remitting, relapsing disease of the skin
-Plaques that are red and scaley
-Can be emotionally and physically debilitating
Plaque Psoriasis - Answer--Most common (80%)
-Mostly chronic localized disease but can have systemic manifestations
-Effects extensors > flexor surfaces and usually spares the face, palms, and the soles
Disease Course - Answer-Highly unpredictable
Can be explosive and widespread
Complications of Psoriasis - Answer--Impaired mobility
-Stress/anxiety
-Reduced QOL
-Dehydration
-Hypothermia
-Infection
Goals of Psoriasis Therapy - Answer--Control the disease to improve/maintain QOL
-Minimize exacerbation
Non Pharmacological Therapy - Answer--Avoid alcohol and scented/colored lotions
-Soak in the bath
-Stress reduction
-Sun exposure (but use proper SPF) called Climatotherapy
-Ultraviolet Light therapy (Phototherapy)
Phototherapy--UVB Radiation - Answer-**safest treatment in pregnancy
Phototherapy--PUVA Radiation - Answer-"Photochemotherapy"
-alternate to UVB if unsuccessful
-penetrates deeper into skin
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