2. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times
faster than normal
They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees,
and lower back
Psoriasis can’t be passed from person to person
3. Symptoms
The symptoms of psoriasis vary depending on the type you have. Some
common symptoms for psoriasis — include
Plaques of red skin, often covered with silver-colored scales.
itchy
painful,
sometimes crack and bleed.
In severe cases, the plaques will grow and merge, covering large areas.
4. Symptoms
Disorders of the fingernails and toenails, including
discoloration and pitting of the nails.
The nails may also crumble or detach from the nail bed.
Plaques of scales or crust on the scalp.
People with psoriasis can also get a type of arthritis called psoriatic
arthritis.
It causes pain and swelling in the joints.
5. Types:
1- PUSTULAR PSORIASIS
which causes red and scaly skin with tiny pustules on the palms of the
hands and soles of the feet.
6. 2- GUTTATE PSORIASIS
which often starts in childhood or young adulthood, causes small, red
spots, mainly on the torso and limbs.
7. 3- INVERSE PSORIASIS
which makes bright red, shiny lesions that appear in skin folds, such as the
armpits, groin, and under the breasts.
9. Causes
No one knows the exact cause of psoriasis, but experts believe that it’s a
combination of things.
Something wrong with the immune system causes inflammation,
triggering new skin cells to form too quickly.
Normally, skin cells are replaced every 10 to 30 days.
With psoriasis, new cells grow every 3 to 4 days.
10. Treatment
Luckily, there are many treatments. Some slow the growth of new skin
cells, and others relieve itching and dry skin
STEROIDS CREAM
LIGHT THERAPY
METHOTRAXATE
RETINOIDS
An enzyme inhibitor
12. Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic progressive inflammatory joint disease that
can be associated with psoriasis
The condition may affect both peripheral joints and the axial skeleton
causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and possible joint destruction.
Psoriatic arthritis is considered a seronegative spondyloarthropathy.
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14. Prevalence
Occurs in 6%-42% of persons that have psoriasis
Approximately 2% of the general population has psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis is estimated to have a prevalence of 0.1%-0.25% in the
US
Equal prevalence in both males and females
Can occur at any age but typically occurs between ages of 30-50 years old
80-90% chance of having psoriatic arthritis if one of your first degree
relatives has the disorder
16. Bone, tendons, enthesis, cartilage, synovial membrane, skin, and nails may
all be affected by the condition.
During the initial stages, it is the tendons, synovia, and articular capsule
that are primarily affected.
As the condition progresses, tendon and bone become altered. Marked
joint destruction may occur in some individuals.
21. Physical Therapy Management
The patient should be referred to a rheumatologist immediately if
undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis is suspected.
All patients with manifestations of arthritic type conditions should be
asked if they have any type of skin condition or patches of dry skin
22. Physical therapy can play an important role in improving the life of a person
with psoriatic arthritis.
education,
improvement of range of motion,
strengthening,
general cardiovascular conditioning.
UV therapy and modalities to decrease pain.
Cryotherapy may help to reduce swelling and tenderness in affected joints.
Heat may be used to relieve joint pain.
Paraffin baths tend to be soothing for the hands and feet.
Splinting may be of benefit to prevent deformity.