Psoriatic napkin eruption presents as red and sometimes silvery plaques with well-defined borders in the nappy area of children under the age of 2 years. [dermnetnz.org]

CASE PRESENTATION A 54-year-old white woman presented to our dermatology clinic for her biannual skin evaluation. She had a history of rosacea and psoriasis, but no personal or family history of skin cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Results from the Phase 3b trial will be presented in an oral presentation today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, taking place February 16-20, in San Diego, Calif. [psoriasiscouncil.org]

If affected areas are, however, asymmetrical and scale is present always consider tinea and send scrapings for mycology Genital psoriasis The vulva - often appears as smooth, non-scaly and red areas. [pcds.org.uk]

Plaque psoriasis usually presents with plaques on the scalp, trunk, and limbs (see the image below). These plaques appear as focal, raised, inflamed, edematous lesions covered with silvery-white “micaceous” scales. (See Clinical Presentation.) [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Eczema

  (FYI: You can find more information and photos of eczema from the Mayo Clinic here .) Contact dermatitis is another kind of eczema. [self.com]

  Sometimes doctors suggest phototherapy or even off-label use of medications for eczema, such as pimecrolimus or tacrolimus. When IP is severe, you might need systemic medications, so discuss all options with your dermatologist. [eu.clarionledger.com]

  This can help differentiate psoriasis from other likely causes, such as eczema or cancer. Unlike some autoimmune disorders, there are no blood tests or imaging studies that can definitively diagnose psoriasis. [verywellhealth.com]

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have only approved these for use in eczema. However, they can also help with the symptoms of psoriasis. [medicalnewstoday.com]

  Patients may mistake genital lesions such as Candida, eczema, vulvar or penile intraepithelial neoplasia, or simple irritation or may believe that their genital lesions are due to other causes, such as sexually transmitted disease, when they are actually [tandfonline.com]

(See Workup.) Management of psoriasis may involve topical or systemic medications, light therapy, stress reduction, climatotherapy, and various adjuncts such as sunshine, moisturizers, and salicylic acid. (See Treatment and Management.) [emedicine.medscape.com]

Genital psoriasis: study selection for treatment Table 1 Studies on treatments for genital psoriasis in adults Sources Study characteristics Treatments and outcomes Study design, level of evidence Type of psoriasis Site Age (years) Cohort (M/F) Successful [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

What is the treatment of genital psoriasis? Treatment of genital psoriasis is individualised. There is limited published data for efficacy and safety of treatment options. [dermnetnz.org]

Treatment Treating flare-ups of genital psoriasis can be challenging. However, they typically respond well to remedies and soothing options. They might even resolve without treatment. [medicalnewstoday.com]

In December 2017, Taltz was also approved for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis. [rttnews.com]

Topical treatments Topical treatments are usually the first treatments used for mild to moderate psoriasis. These are creams and ointments you apply to affected areas. [nhs.uk]

(See Prognosis.) Multiple types of psoriasis are identified, with plaque-type psoriasis, also known as discoid psoriasis, being the most common type. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] determined. [95] There is a higher rate of celiac disease among people with psoriasis. [95] [96] When adopting a gluten-free diet, disease severity generally decreases in people with celiac disease and those with anti-gliadin antibodies. [94] [97] [98] Prognosis [en.wikipedia.org]

(See Pathophysiology and Etiology.) Psoriasis has a tendency to wax and wane with flares related to systemic or environmental factors, including life stress events and infection. It impacts quality of life and potentially long-term survival. [emedicine.medscape.com]

"Seborrheic dermatitis: etiology, risk factors, and treatments: facts and controversies". Clin Dermatol. 31 (4): 343–51. doi : 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2013.01.001. PMID 23806151. ^ Bhosle MJ, Kulkarni A, Feldman SR, Balkrishnan R (2006). [en.wikipedia.org]

Sero-epidemiological and -sociological patterns of herpes simplex virus infection in the world. Scand J Infect Dis Suppl. 1990; 69 :19–36. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 4. Corey L, Spear PG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Indexing terms included psoriasis, genital system, genitalia, epidemiology and their narrower terms. [tandfonline.com]

Several epidemiological studies have shown that patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis, have a higher risk of developing comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty [karger.com]

Epidemiology According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 2.2% of the United States population has psoriasis. Internationally, the incidence of psoriasis varies dramatically. [emedicine.medscape.com]

"Global epidemiology of psoriasis: a systematic review of incidence and prevalence". J Invest Dermatol. 133 (2): 377–85. doi : 10.1038/jid.2012.339. [en.wikipedia.org]

(See Pathophysiology.) The cause of the loss of control of keratinocyte turnover is unknown. However, environmental, genetic, and immunologic factors appear to play a role. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Your doctor may also recommend lubricants or emollients to relieve or prevent skin dryness and cracking. If these options don't work, prescription topical steroids may be used but only under the supervision of a dermatologist. [verywellhealth.com]

Emollients These cover the skin with a protective layer and prevent water loss. Calcineurin inhibitors Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus can help treat genital psoriasis without thinning the skin. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial tests after 50 and stopping at age 75. [eu.clarionledger.com]

[…] distress, which may include worsening of symptoms after intercourse, change in the frequency of sexual function, and even avoidance of sex due to psoriasis. 4,5,8,9,16 Patients will report altering plans or acting on sexual desires because of or to prevent [practicaldermatology.com]

It was originally used to prevent transplant rejection but has proved effective in treating all types of psoriasis. It's usually taken daily. [nhs.uk]