Who is susceptible to psoriasis?

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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin and in some cases the joints. About one-third of people with the condition have a family history of the disease.

1. What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells. This process causes cells to rapidly build up on the surface of the skin to form scabs and red patches that cause itching and pain.

2. Causes of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is known to be associated with immune system problems with T lymphocytes. These cells have the effect of fighting foreign substances entering the body such as viruses and bacteria. In psoriasis, these cells mistakenly attack healthy cells, triggering an increase in the production of healthy skin cells, and these cells enter the skin causing redness, possibly even pus in the lesions. .
Alternatively, the cause of the disease can be genetic and environmental factors that cause the immune system to malfunction by sending the wrong signal to overproduce new skin cells. These skin cells accumulate on the skin causing itching and pain.

3. Signs and Symptoms of Psoriasis

Psoriasis signs and symptoms vary from person to person. But there are usually some common signs such as: Red patches of skin covered with thick scales, small spots, dry, cracked skin, itching, burning, swollen, stiff joints, ...
Certain types of psoriasis Common symptoms include:
3.1 Plaque psoriasis Plaque psoriasis typically causes dry, red, raised skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. The plaques can be itchy or painful depending on the severity from mild to severe.
The disease can appear anywhere on the body including the genitals, soft tissues inside the mouth.
3.2 Nail Psoriasis Disease that affects fingernails and toenails. Psoriasis nails can cause peeling or scaling. In more severe cases, it could be a broken nail.

3.3 Guttate psoriasis Globular psoriasis mainly affects children, adolescents, and young adults. It is triggered by certain bacterial infections such as strep throat.
3.4 Inverse Psoriasis Affects the skin in the armpits, groin, under the breasts, and around the genitals. Inverse psoriasis causes red, inflamed patches of skin that are triggered by a fungal infection.
3.5 Pustular Psoriasis This is an uncommon disease. However, it develops very quickly with pus-filled blisters. This disease causes fever, severe itching, and diarrhea.

4. Who is susceptible to psoriasis?

Psoriasis is more likely to develop with one of the following:
4.1 Family history of the disease This is one of the most important risk factors. If one parent has psoriasis, the risk of a child of these parents developing the disease is increased.
Or a close family member such as a brother or sister is sick, the rest of the family members are also at high risk of contracting the disease.
4.2 People with viral or bacterial infections People with viral or bacterial infections, such as: People with HIV are more likely to develop it than people with healthy immune systems.
Children and young adults with recurrent infections, especially strep throat, are also at increased risk.
4.3 People under stress Stress can affect the immune system, and stress levels can increase the risk of psoriasis.
4.4 People with obesity Excessive weight can increase the risk of psoriasis. Because psoriasis-related lesions often develop in skin folds and folds.

4.5 People with type 2 diabetes The risk of psoriasis in these people is different. Both psoriasis and type 2 diabetes interact. Psoriasis is also more severe in diabetics and vice versa.
4.6 People with cardiovascular disease Psoriasis is at a higher risk in people with cardiovascular disease. However, some psoriasis treatments may also increase the risk of heart disease causing stroke, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis.
4.7 People with autoimmune diseases People with autoimmune diseases like celiac disease, sclerosis, Crohn's disease... are also linked to psoriasis.
4.8 Smokers Tobacco not only increases the risk of psoriasis, it is also a factor that can worsen the severity of the disease.
In fact, up to 30% of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis - an inflammatory joint disease similar to rheumatoid arthritis. People with psoriatic arthritis can be affected by health problems such as cardiovascular disease. Because, both psoriasis and cardiovascular disease are related to inflammation. However, experts are still uncertain about the exact relationship between the two diseases.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package of examination and advice on treatment of atopic dermatitis for all customers of all ages. Customers are at risk such as allergies, being affected by ambient conditions such as weather, climate, and humidity. There are symptoms such as: There are vesicles concentrated in clusters, red raised bumps above the skin surface or thick, scaly patches of skin, concentrated in clusters, patches or scattered; Lesions are common in the cheeks, chin, forehead, elbow folds, and popliteals, and may be scattered throughout the body; At the lesion site, there is itchy skin, intense itching, especially at night, there may be bacterial infection at the itch...
When signing up for the package of examination and consultation for treatment of atopic dermatitis, customers will be examined and performed tests including:
Gynecological examination. Perform tests such as: quantification of IgE, fresh mycobacteria, specific IgE for respiratory - food allergens (Panel 1 Viet), test Rida Allergy Screen (panel 1). Details of the service package of examination and consultation for treatment of atopic dermatitis as well as other services at Vinmec, please book an appointment on the website for the best service.

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Articles refer to the source: mayoclinic.org, healthline.com, NCBI
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