Psoriasis symptoms

What are the main symptoms of psoriasis? Psoriasis is manifested as red or pink papules and plaques rounded, well defined, in which to identify dry and whitish scales, which are easily removed scratching, leaving blood stains Another symptom is related to the distribution in the body, being more frequent on the elbows, knees, scalp and skin folds such as armpits, groin, umbilicus, and perianal contour. Exposed areas usually are not very affected. The nails may also be involved. Itching is common, especially on the scalp and genital area, sensitive parts and there may be some arthritis, joint inflammation and pa...

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SKIN CANCER TREATMENT

  Skin cancer center  The treatment of skin cancer depends on tumor type, stage of its evolution, its size and location as well as your overall health and medical history. In most cases, the goal of treatment is to remove or completely destroy the tumor. Before the consultation, it is useful to make a list of things to ask. To make it easier to remember what the doctor said, take notes or use a recorder. Some patients prefer to be accompanied by a family member or friend when they speak with the doctor. The doctor may refer a patient to a specialist or the patient may ask you to do. Specialists who treat skin cancer are dermatologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists. Obtaining a second opinion: Before starting treatment,...

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Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a disease that up to today has no cure, but there are medicines that help to calm and slow the progression of the disease. Successful treatment depends on severity of disease. The choice of treatment depends on the following factors: • The type of psoriasis •   The extent and severity of psoriasis •   Age, sex and condition of the patient's life •    The patient's response to previous treatments   Little severe psoriasis Normally, when the psoriasis is not severe, the doctor prescribed cortisone creams based, not reduce the doses of treatment abruptly, but gradually Creams rich in vitamin D3 are also used to treat mild psoriasis and treatment based on tar and salicylic acid as a low concentration,...

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Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis? It is a hereditary skin disease with various types and stages. Psoriasis affects about 3% of the population in Western countries. Psoriasis is an incurable skin disease and not contagious, nor by blood transfusion, being hereditarily transmitted by genes of psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis comes from the Greek word, has the meaning of itchy rash. It is a chronic, hyperproliferative skin condition of unknown etiology, showing a wide range in severity and distribution of skin lesions. Most cases only skin is involved, there was no involvement of other organs or systems. There may be small percentages and associated arthritis. Both men and women are equally affected, aged between 20 and 45 years may, however, arise...

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Melanoma

What is melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, he initially attacks skin cells, melanocytes. To understand melanoma, it is useful to know the skin and melanocytes, their function, how they grow and what happens when they become cancerous. The skin is the body's largest organ, protects against heat, sunlight, and wound infections. It helps regulate body temperature, stores water and fat and produces vitamin D. Melanoma is a type of cancer that affects epithelial tissue, specifically the skin, which represents 7% of all types of skin cancer, the most serious. Melanoma can be cured if diagnosed early, but if not, the cancer can advance and spread to various parts of the body very quickly, so please always pay attention to new signals...

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Skin Cancer

How to prevent and detect skin cancer. Today skin cancer is the most common in Caucasians, excessive sun exposure is considered the most frequent cause of skin cancer. What are the most common types? • Actinic Keratosis: Precursor to Squamous Cell Carcinoma • basal Cell Carcinoma • Melanoma • Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) • Squamous Cell Carcinoma • What are the main risk factors? Skinned and freckled; • blond or red hair; • Blue or green eyes; • Sunburn easily, tan difficult; • Fund burning the soles; • Irregular and intermittent exposure to the sun; • Many signals throughout the body; • Family history of melanoma in; People with many signs are advised to do self-examination of the skin about once a month. If in doubt, consult a d...

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