Question 1

can psoriasis be hereditary?

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Yes: 70 per cent of the time there is a family history of psoriasis.It can be very limited as such as thickening of the skin on the knees and elbows or minor changes in the nails called pitting.

Question 2

is ms linked with psoriasis and is it hereditary please x?

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No: There is no link between these two diseases.

Question 3

there are roughly 5 redish brown circles on my scalp that aren't raised, don't itch, and don't hurt. no hereditary psoriasis. what could it be?

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Rash on scalp: On those patches have you lost hair? Several things can cause that--- including allergen in the shampoo or hair gel, tinea capitis ( a kind of fungal infection of scalp) and of course psoriasis. See a dermatologist.

Question 4

my 18 yr old son inherited the psoriasis of my mother.is there any vits or food suplement he can take lesssen the apperance of the red and flaky skin?

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No: Diet will be have significant benefit. He should see a dermatologist.

Question 5

what is psoriasis?

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Skin condition: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition probably on an autoimmune basis.

Question 6

what causes psoriasis?

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Inherited: Psoriasis is  an inherited inflammatory condition that waxes and wanes. Treatment is generally directed towards control of symptomatic flares. Although no cure, there are many treatment options to help you stay reasonably clear. These include topical steroids, vitamin d derivatives, oral medications, phototherapy and biologics. Your doctor will recommend treatment based on the extent of disease.

Question 7

how to cure psoriasis?

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See a Rheumatologist: The causes of psoriasis,an abnormal excessive &amp; rapid growth of the epidermal layer of the skin arent fully known.Psoriasis isnt purely a skin disorder &amp; can have a negative impact on many organ systems.So you should see a specialist.While no cure is available for psoriasis,there are many treatments.Topical agents are used for mild disease, phototherapy for moderate &amp; systemic agents for severe dz

Question 8

is all psoriasis alike?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis alike: Psoriasis can be mild or severe; it can affect only one part of the skin; it can affect the nails; it can aggect the genital; it can affect the mucous membranes. It can affect the scalp. It can itch; it can burn. It truly id a heartbreak.

Question 9

does psoriasis go away?

Accepted Answer

YES, remission: Remission of psoriasis is possible but usually depends upon the severity : so the more severe cases may be less likely to resolve completely but may improve over time.  It is best to see a dermatologist and follow their treatment plan.

Question 10

can psoriasis be spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not contagious but new spots can develop on presently normal skin. A number of factors can be triggers including stress, strep infection, or wheat allergy. More extensive cases can be treated with ultraviolet light, internal medications or biologics.

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