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Psoriasis Pustular

Will Psoriasis increase or spreads as you grow ?

I am 31 year and got this damn skin problem 'psoriasis' from my 7 years. In those days it appeared only on joints but now it spread all over my body. It was diagnised as Pustular Psoriasis and doctors prescribed Fluticasone oinment. Even i take that oinment, it spreads. Is it true that when you grow old, the psoriasis will also spreads ?

No psoriasis will not affect your pregnency but your treatment may?

Psoriasis does not necessarily spread as you get older but in some people it does get worse. Have you spoken to a dermatologist regarding your psoriasis?

The following regime may help:
1) bathe once or twice a day in a warm "oatmeal bath". This will sooth the itch and a great alternative to soap which aggravates the affected areas. Try dermaveen (available from chemist/pharmacy)
2) Pat skin dry.
3)Apply fluticasone ointment to affected area.
4) Get a spare couple of tea towels and rinse in hot (not boiling) water and squeese dry. Put this over the affected area for a few minutes. The heat causes the blood vessels to dilate and absorbs more of the cream thereby increasing its effectiveness.
5) remove towel and GENTLY apply some unperfumed sorbalene cream to protect and reduce and dry flaking and itching.
6) Take an antihistamine (hay fever tablet) to reduce the itching (check with pharmacist to see what is appropriate if you are trying to concieve).
7) DON"T SCRATCH!!!

Do steps 3,4 and 5 as directed by the dermatologist (once or twice aday is usually enough). It usually works within a day or two and should be continued for a week. Then apply the ointment as normal ntil no longer needed. The oatmeal baths should be continued and soap and perfumes should be avoided.

It sounds like a lot of work, but it works with my patients. Some they have had psoriasis to 70% of there body and have immediate relief and full treatment within a fortnight!!!

I hope this helps and good luck!

Chris- Registered Nurse

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes skin overgrowth. It affects an estimated 5.5 million Americans, causing red, painful patches of skin. If you have psoriasis, it is important to understand this disorder so that you can prevent flare-ups.

With psoriasis, the immune system mistakenly sends signals to the epidermis to produce more skin cells. This lead to a buildup of thickened areas of epidermis. There are several different types of psoriasis, which contribute to the different appearances of abnormal skin patches. The main types of psoriasis include:

• Plaque - patches of red skin with silvery scales
• Guttate - small, red-pink drops of excess skin
• Pustular - red patches of skin covered with raised pustules
• Inverse - red, smooth patches where skin folds together
• Erythrodermic - large areas of the body covered with painful and peeling red skin

Once you are diagnosed with psoriasis, there are many treatment options from which you can choose: you can address your condition from the inside out, or you can directly treat the painful patches of irritated skin. You can take oral medications or have injections that help interrupt your immune system's improper signaling for skin production. Topical creams work more to soothe the skin itself.

In some cases, people can choose to change their lifestyles to better treat their psoriasis. You can avoid alcohol, which sometimes interferes with medication. Also, it is good to avoid the sun, as this can further inflame your epidermis. Some people have also reported success with diet changes such as avoiding gluten, the protein in wheat.

Additionally, it is very important to only use skincare products that are meant for sensitive, easily inflamed skin. You should keep your skin moisturized with these special products so that you can avoid painful dry skin.

To find the best sensitive skincare products for you, please visit the website for Skin Begins today. Skin Begins carries only high-quality skincare products that can help you with your specific skin issues.