Psoriasis

Question 1

Define psoriasis

Answer 1

It is a common chronic skin condiiton(2% gen pop)

Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk of CVS disease and arthritis

Question 2

Presentation of psoriasis

Answer 2

red, scaly patches on the skin

Question 3

Causes of psoriasis

Answer 3

Not fully understood

Genetic

Immunological

Enviromental

Question 4

Subtypes of psoriasis

Answer 4

plaque psoriasis: the most common sub-type resulting in the typical well demarcated red, scaly patches affecting the extensor surfaces, sacrum and scalp

flexural psoriasis: in contrast to plaque psoriasis the skin is smooth

guttate psoriasis: transient psoriatic rash frequently triggered by a streptococcal infection. Multiple red, teardrop lesions appear on the body

pustular psoriasis: commonly occurs on the palms and soles

nail signs: pitting, onycholysis

Question 5

Treating psoriasis

Answer 5

Emollients

Topical corticosteroid and vit D analogue (seperately one evening one morning dont mix em)

Phototherapy

systemic - methatroxate , ciclosporn, retinoids, biologics