Understanding Psoriasis: Types, Causes, and Triggers
- updated: Dec. 20, 2023
When you’re dealing with itchy and dry skin, you may suffer from irritation and be distracted throughout your day. When you’re dealing with psoriasis, you have the additional discomfort of scaly patches on your skin that can make you feel self-conscious about your skin’s appearance. Psoriasis is a chronic condition and should be managed so that you can ease this discomfort. Our dermatologists at Aesthetic Dermatology in Media and Paoli, PA, can explain psoriasis and everything you need to know about it.
What To Know About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an uncomfortable skin condition that can lead to significant irritation, redness, and flaking. It can affect how you feel in public and even the quality of sleep that you’re getting. When you’re dealing with psoriasis, you need to know how to manage it and calm down the irritation that may occur. Psoriasis can appear anywhere but typically shows up on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back.
There are different types of psoriasis that are classified by the way in which it appears on your body. Some different types include:
- Guttate psoriasis
- Inverse psoriasis
- Pustular psoriasis
- Erythrodermic psoriasis
- Plaque psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis and often appears with scaly patches on your body. These patches can be itchy and irritating. Psoriasis can be triggered by different events in your life. Where possible, it is important to limit triggers as often as possible. Some triggers include:
- Skin injury
- Smoking
- Stress
- Hormonal changes
- Certain medications
- Immune disorders
When you’re dealing with psoriasis, our dermatologist can help you create a plan to relieve your flare-up. You may need a topical cream, light therapy, oral medications, or injectible medication to help ease your skin and reduce irritation.
Contact Your Dermatologist Today!
Make sure that you understand your psoriasis. Contact our dermatologists at Aesthetic Dermatology Associates in Media and Paoli, PA, to learn more about psoriasis. Call for more information today at (610) 566-7300 for the office in Media, PA, and (610) 647-4161 for the office in Paoli, PA.