Skin Allergies

Itching on Skin

You may have itchy skin over certain small areas, such as on an arm or leg, or your whole body may itch. Itchy skin can occur without any other noticeable changes on the skin. It may be associated with : with: • Redness • Bumps • Spots or blisters • Dry, cracked skin • Leathery or scaly texture to the skin.

Sometimes itchiness lasts a long time and can be intense. As you rub or scratch the area, it gets itchier. And the more it itches, the more you scratch. Breaking this itch-scratch cycle can be difficult, but continued scratching can damage your skin or cause infection.

You can consult us if the itching :

Lasts more than two weeks and doesn't improve with self-care measures
Is severe and distracts you from your daily routines or prevents you from sleeping
Affects your whole body
Is accompanied by other symptoms, such as extreme tiredness, weight loss, changes in bowel habits or urinary frequency, fever, or redness of the skin

Eczema

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically and then subside. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.

No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis. But treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks.

Red Spots

Red spots can be caused by a variety of conditions, including infections, allergic reactions, and inflammatory processes. Red spots can appear anywhere on the body.

Red spots can be harmless or benign, or they may be a sign of a serious disease such as leukemia. They can appear suddenly or develop over a longer period of time, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Red spots may be tiny to large in size and cover a small to sizable area of the body. Red spots can be itchy or painful, flat or raised, and vary in color from pink to bright red to a purplish red color.

Tiny pinpoint red dots called petechiae are due to broken blood vessels just underneath the skin and may indicate a life-threatening condition, such as meningitis.

Psoriasis

The name is from ancient Greek, meaning roughly "itching condition" (psora "itch; sis action or condition"). Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells.

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, scaly rash that affects people of all ages (about 2% of the population).
Psoriasis affects an estimated 1 percent to 3 percent of the world's population.
150,000 to 260,000 cases of Psoriasis are diagnosed each year.

Psoriasis Patterns :

Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Intra Oral Psoriasis, Sebopsoriasis, Flexural Psoriasis, Scalp Psoriasis, Acute Guttate Psoriasis, Palmo - Plantar Psoriasis, Nail Psoriasis, Koebnerises Psoriasis, Photosensitive Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Proriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

To get the treatment for the above said Health issues :

You can meet us at our Clinic and discuss with the specialist.
You can get the treatment at home by consulting us on phone and then get the medicines by Home Delivery. To consult, you can call at our Mobile Number : 905 790 1500
You can fill the Online Form and Our Specialist will call back to discuss the details with you and then get the medicines by Home Delivery

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent inflammatory skin disease seen as local, scaling and plaques of various sizes. Inflammation and a thick accumulation of dead skin cells are some of the unsightly, uncomfortable, and even painful symptoms.

It is an immune-mediated, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints. Physically, if less then 2 percent of the body is involved, the case is considered as MILD PSORIASIS. Between 3 to 10 percent is considered MODERATE, and more than 10 percent is SEVERE. Normally, 1 percent of the skin is equal to the size of a palm.

Psoriasis is not contagious. For some, it is a minor skin irritation, but for others, psoriasis can be painful and potentially disabling. Others often say that their psoriasis occurs in a cyclical pattern. For example, their psoriasis may be better in the summer and worse in the winter.

Having psoriasis is, in itself, stressful for the patient. When lesions are visible, people may stare and not want to get near. Even a spouse, parents, children, friends, and co-workers can be visibly uncomfortable. Some people report that even a spouse cannot bear to touch them during severe outbreaks. Others say they feel embarrassed or ashamed of their own skin.

What causes psoriasis?

Till date, the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; though it is generally accepted that it has a genetic component, and a recent study has established that it is an autoimmune skin disorder. Scientists believe that a person is born genetically predisposed to Psoriasis. One in three people report a family history of psoriasis, but there is no pattern of inheritance. There are many cases in which children with no apparent family history of the disease will develop psoriasis. Whether a person actually develops Psoriasis may depend upon something "triggering" its appearance. Examples of ' trigger factors' includes systematic infections such as sore throat, injury to the skin , vaccinations, certain medications, and intramuscular injections

Types of Psoriasis :

1. Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is the most prevalent form of this disorder, and is characterized by raised, inflamed, scaly lesions. The scales are formed by dead skin cells, while the inflammation is a result of the increased blood supply to the areas of rapid skin cell reproduction.

Raised and thickened patches of reddish skin, called “plaques,” which are covered by silvery-white scales. Plaques most often appear on the elbows, knees, scalp, chest, and lower back. However, they can appear anywhere on the body, including the genitals.

Plaques vary in size and can appear as distinct patches or join together to cover a large area.

In the early stages, the psoriasis may be unnoticeable. The skin may itch and/or a burning sensation may be present. Plaque psoriasis usually first appears as small red bumps. Bumps gradually enlarge, and scales form. While the top scales flake off easily and often, scales below the surface stick together. The small red bumps develop into plaques (reddish areas of raised and thickened skin).

Skin discomfort. The skin is dry and may be painful. Skin can itch, burn, bleed, and crack. In severe cases, the discomfort can make it difficult to sleep and focus on everyday activities.

2. Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis is characterized by pustules ( Blisters ) on the skin. This type of Psoriasis has three distinct phases reddening of the skin, formation of pustules and Scaling of the skin. The Blisters are caused by an infection, nor are they contagious

How to recognize generalized pustular psoriasis:

Widespread areas of fiery-red swollen skin covered with small, white, pus-filled blisters
Person feels exhausted and ill
Fever
Chills
Severe itching
Rapid pulse rate
Loss of appetite
Muscle weakness
Anemia

3. Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate psoriasis produces small red drop like lesions on the trunk, arms and legs often accompanied by scaling.

Drop-sized, red dots form — usually on the trunk, arms, and legs. Lesions occasionally form on the scalp, face, and ears.
Lesions widespread.
Appears quickly, usually a few days after a strep throat or other trigger, such as a cold, tonsillitis, chicken pox, skin injury, or taking certain medications.
Can first appear as another form of psoriasis, such as plaque psoriasis, and turn into guttate psoriasis.

4. Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse Psoriasis affects skin folds such as the armpits and groin. It is characterized by smooth, red inflamed lesions without any scaling which are often irritated by rubbing or sweating.

Red and inflamed plaques that only occur in skin folds — armpits, in the genital area, between the buttocks, and under the breasts.
Scale usually does not form, and the lesions are shiny and smooth.
Skin very tender.
Lesion easily irritated, especially by rubbing and perspiration.
More prevalent in people who are overweight.
Many people have another type of psoriasis elsewhere on the body.

5. Erythrodermic Psoriasis

This form of psoriasis is characterized by thick scaly lesions over bony portions and joints. Erythrodermic psoriasis can cause severe swelling, pain and itching.

Severe redness and shedding of the skin that covers a large portion of the body.
Skin looks as if it has been burned.
Fluctuating body temperature, especially on very hot or cold days.
Accelerated heart rate due to increased blood flow to the skin — can complicate heart disease and cause heart failure.
Severe itching and pain.

6. Palm planter Psoriasis

Psoriasis confined to certain areas (localized), usually the palms and soles. This is known as “palm planter psoriasis.” Skin red, swollen, and dotted with pus-filled lesions. Pus-filled lesions dry, leaving behind brown dots and/or scale. Affected areas tender and sore. Using hands or walking often painful.

7. Scalp Psoriasis

About half of the Psoriasis patients have scalp Psoriasis. Psoriasis occurring on the scalp is usually starts in dandruff form and can be a plaque Psoriasis.

8. Nail Psoriasis

This form of Psoriasis affects the toenails and fingernails. Nail become thickned, pitted and often yellowish or blueish in colour. They crumbles easily, and often surrounded by inflammation and may also be detached.

9. Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriasis can be accompanied by a form of arthritis called Psoriatic Arthritis which causes inflammation and swelling in the small joints of hands and feet. Knees and elbows can also be involved. About 10 % of the people with Psoriasis may suffer with psoriatic arthritis.

Anyone who has psoriasis and joint pain may have psoriatic arthritis. The signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are:

The red, inflamed skin of psoriasis.
Pain and swelling in the joints that is worse in the morning or after rest. Stiffness lessens with activity.
Sausage-like appearance in the affected fingers and toes (in severe cases.)
Pitting (small indentations on the nail) or the nails may be pulling away from the nail beds. Nails may have ridges or a yellowish-orange discoloration.

To get the treatment for the above said Health issues :

You can meet us at our Clinic and discuss with the specialist.
You can get the treatment at home by consulting us on phone and then get the medicines by Home Delivery. To consult, you can call at our Mobile Number : 905 790 1500
You can fill the Online Form and Our Specialist will call back to discuss the details with you and then get the medicines by Home Delivery