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Psoriasis: The New Skin

Psoriasis: The New Skin. Paris Fears Queens University of Charlotte SPAEP I Pittsburgh , PA. Psoriasis. Table of Contents. Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions.

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Psoriasis: The New Skin

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  1. Psoriasis: The New Skin • Paris Fears • Queens University of Charlotte • SPAEP I Pittsburgh, PA

  2. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions • ‘Psora’ means to itch in Greek • Gain an understanding of the disease, Psoriasis

  3. Questions Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Psoriasis, a chronic non-infectious immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition that causes thick red and flaky patches of skin • Natural Course • 5 common types

  4. Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References

  5. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Psoriasis, a chronic non-infectious immune-mediated imflammatory skin condition that causes thick red and flaky patches of skin • Natural Course • 5 common type Plaque*-basic dry, itchy, red skin in common sites Guttate- proceeds after strep throat; numerous red scaly bumps Inverse*- occurs in excess skin folds and soft tissue Pustular- small pus filled bumps on whole body or hands and feet Erythrodermic- aggressive plaque with pain and wide patches on entire body

  6. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Mistoken for 150 years • 1700’s to 1800’s Robert Willian and Jacob Plenck • 1841 Ferdinand von Hebra

  7. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • 7.5-8.5 million • 125 million • 150,000 • <400, >400 • Everyone is at risk

  8. Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • 40% increase in risk of contracting Psoriasis with "familial tendency"   • Identical Twins incidence

  9. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Psoriasis triggers • Stress • Little Sun Light • Injury to skin • Medication • Immune system deficiencies

  10. Table of Contents Psoriasis Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References

  11. Table of Contents Psoriasis Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References

  12. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • $1.6 billion to $4.3 billion dollars • 75% believe in negative impact • Comorbidities • HIV • CVD • Obesity and Alcohol Abuse

  13. Psoriasis Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Controlled not Cured • Topical treatments • Home remedies • Pills • Alternative treatments

  14. Summary Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Prevalent in all genders races, and ages 3-95 • Effects about 125 million people worldwide • Complex auto-immune inflammatory skin condition which includes, white scaly and raised red lesions • Triggers include anything from bacterial and viral infection to stress • The exact schematics to cure this disease are still a mystery

  15. QUESTIONS? Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References

  16. References Table of Contents Introduction What is Psoriasis Background Epidemiology Genetics Physiology Quality of Life Treatments Conclusion Questions References • Babu, Hanish. "History of Psoriasis.” General Medicine (suite 101) (2008): n. pag. Web. 17 Jul 2011. http://www.suite101.com/content/history-of-psoriasis-a85546. • Bhosle, Monali J, AmitKulkarni, Steven R Feldman, and Rajesh Balkrishnan. "Quality of life in patients with psoriasis." Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 4.35 (2006): Web. 17 Jul 2011. http://www.hqlo.com/content/4/1/35>. • Kurian, Anil, and Benjamin Barankin. "Current Effective Topical Therapies in the Management of Psoriasis." Skin Therapy Letter 16.1 (2011): 4-7. Web. 26 Jun 2011.http://www.skintherapyletter.com/2011/16.1/2.html. • Schön, Michael P, and W.-Henning Boehncke. "Psoriasis." N Engl J Med 352. (2005): n. pag. Web. 17 Jul 2011. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra041320#t=article.

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