Psoriasis generates social isolation

The psoriasis is a disease cutaneous autoimmune that negatively impacts the quality of life of patients, because they can not have a normal personal and work relationship, said the doctor Gabriela Frías, head of the leather department, of the ABC Hospital .

The dermatologist explained that the individuals who register this condition suffer depression , alcoholism chronic, and even, between 5 and 7% of cases, has tried commit suicide . In as much, the intimate life is very difficult, due to the appearance and the fall of scales. In most cases, people are isolated socially by the characteristics of the disease .

The psoriasis is identified by injuries (inflamed and red) in the skin , covered by a silvery white layer (scales); It is not contagious and can affect anyone regardless of their age, sex or race.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , Dr. Gabriela Frías, the highest incidence is registered in the Nordic countries, although they include in their diet a lot vitamin D.

In Mexico, it is not as frequent as in other countries, however, it occupies one of the first places of dermatological consultation.

The psoriasis in plaques is the most common, because this immune response can be triggered by a genetic predisposition and factors such as: stress emotional, injuries cutaneous, certain infections caused by a virus or bacterium , or reactions to specific medications such as beta-blockers and lithium.

The condition is related to other conditions such as cardiovascular , diabetes , liver diseases, depression Y obesity . It has been detected that people with psoriasis It has a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome characterized by abdominal obesity and insulin resistance.

Often, patients also show an increase in the incidence of hypertension , diabetes type 2, osteoarthritis , Cancer and elevated levels of blood lipids.

Although there is no cure, there are several treatments to control it such as: topical agents, phototherapy, systemic therapy and biological medicines (created from human or animal proteins)

Because the psoriasis sometimes it can be confused with a simple irritation , dermatitis atopic or another type rashes in the skin , it is important that people go to the specialist to receive a correct diagnosis.

Dr. Gabriela Frías asks patients not to stop going to their medical check-ups, due to the risk they have of suffering a myocardial infarction , even if they are very young people.

On the occasion of World Psoriasis Day , various experts and laboratories as Pfizer seek to increase awareness of the disease among patients, doctors, nurses and the general public; In addition to presenting the latest treatments that will help those affected to improve their quality of life.

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