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What is PSORIASIS?

The definition of PSORIASIS is a systemic inflammatory disease, especially of the skin, which is chronic and residive, can affect all ages and is characterized by a varied clinical picture in the form of reddish plaques covered by thick, white, silver-like scales and with firm boundaries.

Lesions in psoriasis are generally distributed symmetrically with a predilection especially in the elbow and knee areas, scalp, lumbosacral, buttocks and genitalia.

In general, Psoriasis symptoms will appear with the following conditions:

1. Reddened areas of skin that feel dry, thick and scaly

2. Thickened nails and uneven texture

3. Itching and sometimes a burning sensation that makes you uncomfortable

4. Swollen and stiff joints

5. Dry skin that can crack and bleed.

Exposure to psoriasis and the appearance of symptoms on the body does not just happen, there are several important factors behind the occurrence of this disease, including:

1. Family History

2. Stress

3. Obesity

4. Trauma to the skin

5. Smoking

6. Consume alcohol

7. Bacterial/viral infections (streptococcus, HIV)

By knowing the factors that trigger Poriasis and the symptoms that appear, it is hoped that people will be more alert and immediately go for an examination to the nearest health facility, especially if the wound gets worse and there are nodules on the skin accompanied by fever, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain or crookedness. . Because only then can the handling process be carried out as early as possible