The Real Answers are in RED just below!
Q: What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin
disorder that affects over 6.4 million people in the United States. Plaque
psoriasis, the most common form, is characterized by inflamed lesions topped
with silvery white scales. Psoriasis can be limited to a few plaques or
can involve moderate to extensive areas of skin. For some people, psoriasis
tends to be mild to moderate but still quite distrubing.
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Q: What causes psoriasis?
No one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, although a recent study has established that it is an
immune-mediated disorder. We do know that psoriasis is the growth of too
many skin cells. A normal skin cell matures in 28 to 30 days but a psoriatic
skin cell takes only 3 to 6 days.
3/4s CRAP! You are told "No One Knows" in order to keep the Money Stream Flowing, selling you High Priced Drugs that you must buy over and over. Plus, doctor visits to get these "Band Aid Drugs"! for the rest of your life.
Q: Who gets psoriasis?
Both males and females get psoriasis in equal numbers. It can strike at any age, but most often between
15 and 35. However, a first-time diagnoses of psoriasis has been seen in
very old people, and in new-born babies and small children. About 150,000
to 250,000 new cases of psoriasis are diagnosed each year.
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Q: How is psoriasis diagnosed?
A physician makes the diagnosis after observing the skin, and studying the psoriatic plaque cells under
a microscope. Pitting of the nails can be a sign of psoriasis. There is
no medical test for psoriasis.
Most all doctor's just look at your skin problem and diagnosis PSORIASIS that way. Microscope studies are really not worth the effort as they know the drug companies, and themselves, make money off of you. The doctor's also know you will be back again and again, hence, office visit fee's!
Q: Is all psoriasis alike?
No. There are various forms of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is the most common. Other forms are guttate,
characterized by small dot-like lesions; pustular, characterized by weeping
lesions and intense scaling; inverse, characterized by intense inflammation
and little scaling; and erythrodermic, characterized by intense sloughing
and inflammation of the skin. Psoriasis can range from mild to moderate
to very severe and disabling.
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Q: Is psoriasis contagious?
No. Psoriasis is not contagious. It is not something you can "catch" or "pass on".
TRUE, but PSORIATICS that have childern may see PSORIASIS develope with their childern at some time after birth.
Q: What parts of the body are affected?
Psoriasis most commonly appears on the scalp, knees, elbows, hands and feet. However, no area of the skin is exempt, including the genital area.
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Q: Do people know they are going to get psoriasis?
It is not possible to predict who will get psoriasis. Heredity plays a role but the mode of inheritance
is not clear. Environmental factors such as physical trauma to the skin, infections, stress, and OTHER THINGS may trigger the onset of psoriasis, even in people without an apparent family history of psoriasis.
50% TRUE. Ask yourself; What is: "OTHER THINGS"?
Q: Is there a cure for psoriasis?
There is no cure, but there are many different treatments, both topical and systemic, that can clear
psoriasis for periods of time. Experimentation is often required to find
a treatment that works for a particular person, as illustrated by many
case histories. Some people who have psoriasis experience spontaneous remissions, but no one knows why this happens and they are unpredictable.
WOW - WHAT A BS STORY HERE! STEROIDS: Harmfull to you, thining of your skin! PUVA LIGHT: Skin Cancer possibilities! METHOTREXATE: Chemo in a pill, kills cells in your body, any cell! CYCLOSPORINES: Immune System supressor - Hey great, now you can leave your body unprotected against other diseases. On and On!
Q: Do people die from psoriasis?
Yes. About 400 people die from complications caused by psoriasis each year. Primarily, such complications
occur in relation to a severe, extensive form of psoriasis, such as generalized
pustular psoriasis or erythrodermic psoriasis, where large areas of skin
are shed. The skin plays an important role in regulating body temperature
and serving as a barrier to infection. When a person's skin is compromised
to such a great extent, secondary infections are possible. Fluid loss is
a complicating factor in these serious forms of psoriasis, and a great
strain is also placed on the circulatory system.
VERY TRUE! This statement failed to mention the terriable mental stress a person must deal with. I have personally heard from and helped about a dozen people who told me of there intent to take there own life if they could not get real help as the medical community could not provide serious help, cure or even remission!
Also, approximately 400 people receive social security disability due to psoriasis each year.
TRUE, even more daily! Your tax money is paying these people as the medical community "And Other's" prefer greed over your health!
Q: Is psoriasis associated with other diseases?
Approximately 10 percent of people who have psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis
is generally mild in nature and generally affects the hands and feet, but
other parts of the body can be affected as well. In some cases, psoriatic
arthritis can be disabling.
TRUE, but PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS can also be resolved and has been!
Q: Can people with psoriasis function normally?
For the most part people with psoriasis can function normally. Sometimes people experience low self-esteem
because psoriasis is unsightly. Psoriasis is often misunderstood by the
public, which can make social interactions awkward. This may lead to emotional
problems such as anxiety, anger, embarrassment, and depression. Psoriasis
can affect the type of work people do if it is visible.
TRUE, but PSORIASIS can and does effect all aspects of a persons WORK and SOCIAL LIFE!
Q: What is the economic impact of psoriasis?
The cost of medications and visits to the doctor are ongoing because psoriasis is chronic. Severe
cases may require periods of hospitalization. It is estimated that 56 million
hours of work are lost each year by people who suffer from psoriasis and
over one billion dollars are spent annually on treatments.
TRUE! Who is getting the "BILLION'S OF DOLLARS" spent, and continues to do so? Why on earth would any of the drug companie's develope a cure with that level of money being paid out? Drug Company Executives, Doctor's, Drug Store's and "OTHER'S" are getting rich from you and this disease, "WHY BOTHER FIX-IT and STOP A GREAT CASH FLOW"?
