August 21, 2016

Did you know that some individuals have to battle dry, flakey skin all the time? Many people have experienced dandruff and skin rashes during the cold winter, but individuals affected by psoriasis have to deal with much more. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the skins cells to multiply rapidly, causing red plaques to form and layers of dead skin cells to build up. It is as if the skin is covered with silver scales. Unfortunately there is no cure, only treatments. Topical ointments can help promote the shedding of the scales and alleviate itching. Other treatments include phototherapy and systemic treatments (pills and injections).