The following factors may trigger psoriasis flare-ups or make them more difficult to treat:
You may need to see your primary health care provider first. In some cases, they may refer you directly to a dermatologist (dermatologist).
The following information will help you prepare for your doctor’s appointment and understand what you can expect from your health care provider.
Your healthcare provider may ask you several questions, such as:
A recent article in Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis® The study, created through a collaboration between the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), examines the impact of psoriasis lesions on quality of life in selected locations.
The article, “Psoriasis affecting specific areas is associated with poorer quality of life, depression, and limited ability to participate in social roles and activities,” shares the results of a three-year NPF survey. Analysis shows that psoriasis in specific locations can have a dramatic impact, reducing quality of life and affecting a patient’s ability to participate in social roles.
These results bring data from patients’ own experiences into the conversation about how best to update current disease severity measures to include consideration of disease location. Traditionally, the percentage of the body covered by psoriatic lesions has been used to determine severity, but this study highlights the fact that psoriasis in certain areas (listed below) can greatly impact a person’s quality of life .
Of the more than 4,000 people who completed the survey, 84% reported having spotted psoriasis. These patients were less likely to be able to participate in social roles and activities and were 126% more likely to suffer from depression.
Sources: MedlinePlus, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mayo Clinic, and National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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