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Psoriasis
By
Sandra E. Valenzuela
5/5/02
Definition
A Chronic (long
lasting) skin disease
characterized by
scaling and
inflammation. Scaling
occurs when cells in
the outer layer of skin
reproduce faster than
normal and pile upon
the skin’s surface.
Immune System
Normal immune sys.- It include a type of
white blood cell, called T cell it protect the
body against infection and disease.
Abnormal immune sys.- It cause activity by
T cells in the skin,it trigger the
inflammation and excessive skin cell.
Who is infected?
About 1 to 2% of the U.S population or 5.5
million people get infected.
Mostly common between the age 15 to 35
years old.
Mostly frequently occurs are male
Caucasians population.
It is also inherited
Symptoms
Lesion appear on the
trunk,limbs,scalp
Noninfectious pus
appear on the skin
Vividly red plaques
near the genitals
Under the breasts
itching
Painful
Armpits
Silvery scales
Inflammation
Watery eyes
Plaque psoriasis
There are three type of
treatment
Tropical treatment
Photo therapy treatment
Systemic treatment
There are also called 1-2-3 approach
Tropical Treatment
Sunlight
Corticosteroids
Calcipotrience
Coal tar
Moisturizes
Bath solution
Salicylic acid
Phototheraphy treatment
UVB photo therapy
PUVA (ultraviolet A (UVA)
Systemic Treatment
Methotrexate
Cyclosporine
Hydroxyurea
Retionoids
Antibiotics
Food Allergic
Egg
Pork
Milk
peanuts
Soy products
Wheat
These only applied
with patient that has
reaction toward food.
Nutritional Guideline
Assess nutrition status
Develop a plan of action in nutrition care
plan
Education the patient
Exercise 2 to 4 times a weeks
References
Corinne B. Cataldo.(1999). Nutrition and
Diet Therapy, fifth edition pp. 423
Mahan & Stump. (2000). Food, nutrition &
diet therapy 10th-edition , pp.370-379