Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin disease prevalent in men and women of almost every age and color. It has also been noticed that the problem worsens in colder weather. There are namely five types of psoriasis: plaque, pustular, inverse, guttate and erythrodermic. The most common among them is plaque which is characterized by dark red or white rashes. It is a common myth among people that psoriasis is contagious but it should be known that the disease don’t spread by touching someone infected.

Though psoriasis does not have any permanent cure yet one can take proper medications in order to control it. Psoriasis can be the cause of social embarrassment for many. Thus one has to deal with it affectively in order to cure it. Approaching a doctor is necessary as soon as you see the symptoms of the disease. As it is often said that precaution is better than cure, so is not the case when talking about psoriasis as the reason for the disease is still unknown. Genetic and hormonal disorders may be one of the causes which obviously cannot be prevented.

Many people are unable to understand that they are suffering from psoriasis. The time they realize it, it has spread to a huge extent and takes ample amount of time to get rid of it. Thus it is always advisory that if you start noticing any kind rashes or marks on your skin that prevails for longer than two days, go see the doctor soon. It is not always guaranteed to be psoriasis but then if it is, you can start the treatment as soon as possible. Always remember, the earlier you start the medication, the faster you will be able to get rid of it!