Common signs and symptoms include:

• 1. Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales
• 2. Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
• 3. Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
• 4. Itching, burning or soreness
• 5. Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
• 6. Swollen and stiff joints

Although both allergies and psoriasis are due to immune dysfunction, there is no scientific proof that psoriasis is an allergic reaction.Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. This buildup of cells causes itching, scaling and inflammation on the skin’s surface

Psoriasis cannot be spread from person to person. You cannot “catch” it from a person affected by it, and you cannot pass it to anyone else by skin-to-skin contact. You can directly touch the skin affected by psoriasis and this will not increase your risk of developing psoriasis.

Not exactly, but having a parent with psoriasis increases your risk of developing it, and having two parents with it increases your risk even more. A parent with the disease has about a 10 percent chance of passing it down to their child. If both parents have psoriasis, there’s a 50 percent chance of passing down the trait.

No, Men and women get psoriasis at about the same rate.

Two key factors: Immune system & Genetics

Immune system mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells, causes the skin cell production process to go into overdrive. This results in red, inflamed areas of skin to develop called psoriasis.

Some people inherit genes that make them more likely to develop psoriasis. If you have an immediate family member with the skin condition, your risk for developing psoriasis is higher.

Cold and dry weather, Stress, Infections, Trauma to the skin, Alcohol, Smoking.

Dairy is associated with inflammation. On a diet for psoriasis, try cutting out whole milk and full-fat cheeses, which are rich in saturated fat, and opt for lower-fat versions instead.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found in garlic, onions, broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, and cauliflower. Scientists speculated that antioxidant rich diet helps to manage psoriasis.

Vitamin D can slow the growth of new cells, so vitamin D oil applied directly to the flare can help thin the plaque.

Yes,fatique is a common and recognised symptom of the conditions.

Eggs contain arachidonic acid, and are considered ‘acid bombs’ that promote inflammation.

Fiber-rich whole grains can ease inflammation. They also can help you slim down, and research shows that shedding pounds can help with your psoriasis symptoms. Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, and pastas, and brown or wild rice.

Pustular psoriasis generally develops quickly, with pus-filled blisters appearing just hours after your skin becomes red and tender. It can occur in widespread patches or in smaller areas on your hands, feet or fingertips.

The link between psoriasis and cancer isn’t clear. The link appears to revolve around inflammation. Chronic inflammation can increase the risk of cancer.

They’re not the same.Psoriasis doesn’t usually affect children. But eczema is a childhood disease. Eczema also tends to be itchier than psoriasis. And the conditions are likely to appear in different places.

Two tests or examinations may be necessary to diagnose psoriasis

Physical examination

Your doctor usually can diagnose psoriasis by taking your medical history and examining your skin, scalp and nails.

Biopsy

Your doctor may take a small sample of skin (biopsy). The skin will be sent to a lab, where it’ll be examined under a microscope. The examination can diagnose the type of psoriasis you have.

Not necessary, but If you have symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, such as swollen and painful joints, your doctor might run blood tests and take X-rays to rule out other forms of arthritis.

It’s impossible to know who will have a remission and how long it will last.A remission can last for months or years; however, most last from 1 to 12 months.

One of three things happens when you stop treatment:

• 1. You may stay clear and have no psoriasis symptoms (remission).
• 2. Your psoriasis may return, looking and feeling much like it did before (relapse).
• 3. The psoriasis may return and be worse than before (rebound).

The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can be UVA or UVB. … UVB exposure from the sun can slow the rapid growth of skin cells that occurs with psoriasis. This may help ease inflammation and reduce scaling in people with mild to moderate psoriasis.

Taking off the dead skin helps medications and ointments work better. It can also help you feel better about how you look. But you need to do it safely to avoid pain, infection, and bleeding.

Cold and dry weather can dry out your skin, which makes the chances of having a flare-up worse. In contrast, hot sunny weather appears to help control the symptoms of psoriasis.