The day seeks to provide information to those who suffer from the pathology and help promote access to information for appropriate treatments.
Like every year since 2004, this Tuesday, October 29, the World Day Psoriasis with the aim of increasing awareness about the consequences of this disease and promoting access to information for its appropriate treatments in order to help those who suffer from it.
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic and systemic diseasewhich involves the immune systemgenetics and environmental factors. It is estimated that It affects 2-3% of the world’s population.
The disease generates visible lesions in the form of pink, scaly patchesespecially in elbows, knees, scalp and lumbar region. In some cases, it also affects the joints, causing psoriatic arthritisa condition that requires rheumatological intervention.
While there is no known cause as to why psoriasis occurs, there are factors that can trigger or facilitate flare-ups. Among them, stress, infections, some medications and skin lesions stand out. The genetic predisposition is notable: it is common for several members of a family to have the disease.
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The main treatments against psoriasis
He Therapeutic approach varies depending on the severity of the disease. In mild cases, topical treatments as corticosteroids. However, the most severe forms require systemic therapies.
Recently, there have been advances that have allowed other ways to treat the disease: new biologics and oral medications, such as IL-23 and TYK2 inhibitors. These innovations are transforming disease managementproviding greater effectiveness and reducing long-term side effects.
These treatments not only seek control skin lesionsbut also address common comorbidities in patients with psoriasislike diseases cardiovascular. This reflects a comprehensive approach to patient care.
psoriasis affects not only the skinbut also the mental and emotional health of those who suffer from it. For this reason, World Psoriasis Day seeks to highlight that early diagnosis, access to adequate treatments and psychological support are essential. Research continues to advance, offering new hope and tools to improve patients’ quality of life.
Source: Ambito
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