Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate.
Treatment Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications. Which treatments you use depends on how severe the psoriasis is and how responsive it has been to previous treatment and self-care measures. You might need to try different ...
Psoriasis inversa. La psoriasis inversa afecta principalmente los pliegues de la piel en la ingle, los glúteos y las mamas. Provoca manchas lisas de piel inflamada que empeoran con la fricción y la sudoración. Las infecciones micóticas pueden desencadenar este tipo de psoriasis. Psoriasis pustulosa.
Tratamiento Los tratamientos para la psoriasis tienen como objetivo detener la proliferación sumamente rápida de las células de la piel y eliminar las escamas. Algunas opciones son cremas y ungüentos (terapia tópica), luminoterapia (fototerapia) y medicamentos de administración oral o inyectables. Los tratamientos que uses dependerán de la gravedad de la psoriasis y de cómo esta ...
Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
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Psoriasis care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team personalizes your psoriasis care to ensure compassionate care, an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan that works for you. Your Mayo Clinic care team Mayo Clinic dermatologists are very experienced in diagnosing and treating children and adults who have psoriasis, even the most rare and complex types. If you need another ...