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It is an autoimmunedisorder in which body’sdefense system attackshealthy cells in the body. Thedead cells on the skin surfaceare called plaque. Psoriasistypically starts or worsensbecause of a trigger you maybe able to identify and avoid.Factors that can triggerpsoriasis are stress, coldweather, smoking, andinfection such as strep throator thrush, injury to the skinsuch as cut, bug bite orsevere sun burn, heavyalcohol consumption andcertain medications

Psoriasis is a medical condition that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than week’s .The body does not shed these excess skin cells, so the cells pile up on the surface of the skin and lesions form.

Psoriasis typically looks like red or pink areas of thickened, raised, and dry skin.

Topical creams can be applied if psoriasis is Mild to moderate

Phototherapy (light, usually ultraviolet) can be considered if psoriasis is moderate to severe.

Excimer light 309nm narrow uvbband can be also considered.

Immunomodulators drugs and biologics can be considered only in very severe cases which are not responding to the conventional treatment