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Timothy J. Rosio, M.D.
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Psoriasis

Does psoriasis limit your fashion choices? If you answered yes, you are not alone. The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, can cause painful, itchy, and scaly patches. On the scalp, these patches can look a lot like dandruff because the patches tend to flake. Many people become self-conscious. They may swear they’ll never wear a black shirt again. Dr. Rosio wants to inspire people with plaque psoriasis to actively manage their condition, be more confident, and not allow the condition to inhibit their everyday style.

Through a program called "Addressing Psoriasis" five people living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis have a one-on-one consultation that addresses how to tailor your style choices to work with your psoriasis. Be sure to read about their personal style challenges in Dr. Rosio’s newsletter and how having psoriasis has inspired them to take a stand.

What Dr. Rosio Tells His Patients

“Try not to scratch your psoriasis. Scratching causes psoriasis thickening and stimulates more itching. Counteract the itching in these ways: apply our ‘anti-itch’ lotion on unbroken skin, use the cortisone cream or lotion I prescribed, and keep your skin cool.”

Timothy J. Rosio, MD, FAAD

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a noncontagious chronic disease in which the immune system causes the skin cells to grow at an accelerated rate.

How many people have psoriasis?

Approximately 7.5 million people in the United States suffer from psoriasis. Although there are several types of psoriasis, approximately 80 percent of patients have plaque psoriasis.

When does psoriasis appear?

Psoriasis is commonly diagnosed in early adulthood. Certain people may be genetically predisposed to develop psoriasis. A “trigger” often seems to cause symptoms to appear. These triggers may include emotional stress, injury to the skin, some types of infection, or reaction to certain drugs.

What is plaque psoriasis?

While there are several types of psoriasis, the most common form is plaque psoriasis. Approximately 80 percent of patients suffer from plaque psoriasis, which is characterized by skin lesions that appear as patches of thick, red, or inflamed skin covered with silvery scales. Instead of being shed, skin cells pile up, causing painful and itchy patches, which are also referred to as plaques.

What causes psoriasis?

While the exact cause of plaque psoriasis is unknown, we know that it is a disease involving the immune system. Certain cells in the immune system become overactive and release proteins called cytokines. Tumor necrosis factor, or TNF, is one of the cytokines involved in the body's normal immune response. In patients with plaque psoriasis, TNF and other cytokines (such as interleukin 12 and interleukin 23) are overproduced, causing inflammation that drives the formation of often painful and potentially debilitating skin plaques.

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