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psoriasis on the knuckles, plaque psoriasis, psoriasis, common skin inflammation, irritation, swelling, characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching, thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin, psoriasis, very common condition, approximately 3 million americans affected, appear suddenly, in many cases, psoriasis goes away, flares up again repeatedly over time, affect people of any age, most commonly begins between ages 15, psoriasis seems to be an inherited disorder, related to an inflammatory response, the immune system accidentally targets the body's own cells, evidence, the condition, commonly seen on the trunk, elbows, knees, scalp, skin folds, fingernails, affect any, all parts, the skin, takes, a month, new skin cells to move up, lower layers, surface, in psoriasis, process takes only a few days, resulting, build-up of dead skin cells, formation of thick scales, psoriasis aggravated by injury, irritation, cuts, burns, rashes, insect bites, severe in immunosuppressed people, aids, undergoing chemotherapy, cancer, autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, medications, viral, bacterial infections, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, lack of sunlight, sunburn, stress, general poor health, cold climate, frequent friction on the skin, psoriasis flare-ups, condition is not contagious, skin patches, dry, red, covered, silvery scales, raised patches of skin, accompanied by red borders, crack, become painful, discrete, demarcated patches, located on the elbows, knees, trunk, scalp, hands, nails, skin lesions, pustules, cracking of skin, skin redness, inflammation, itching, small scaling dots on the skin, in children, joint pain, aching, a special type of arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, additional symptoms that associated, nail abnormalities, genital lesions in males, eye burning, itching, discharge, increased tearing, diagnosis, the appearance, the skin, a skin biopsy, scraping, culture of skin patches, needed to rule out other disorders, an x-ray, check, psoriatic arthritis, joint pain is present, persistent, treatment is focused on control, prevention of secondary infections, the extent, severity, the disorder, severe, resistant cases, require intensive treatment, psoriasis lesions that cover, an emergency symptom that, require hospitalization, disorder acutely painful, loses vast quantities of fluid, susceptible to severe secondary infections, become systemic, involve internal organs, progress to septic shock, death, treatment includes analgesics, sedation, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, mild cases, treated at home, topical medications, prescription, nonprescription dandruff shampoos, shampoos, lotions that contain coal tar, cortisone, corticosteroids, lubricants, antifungal medications, antibiotics, phenol, sodium chloride, ingredients, oral, injected immunosuppressive medications, corticosteroids, methotrexate, in very severe cases, medications, retinoids, cyclosporine, treatments, moderate exposure to sunlight, phototherapy, skin is sensitized by the application of coal tar ointment, by taking oral psoralens, a medication that causes, skin to, become sensitive to light, person is then exposed to ultraviolet light, avoid sunburn, worsen the condition, patients, severe disease, a newer option is treatment, medicines etanercept, enbrel, target the cause of psoriasis on a cellular level, medications, very expensive, all medications they, have side effects, etanercept is approved, the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, occurs, very small percentage of patients, psoriasis, non-steroidal analgesics in much the same way, normal arthritis, maintain good general health to reduce the risk of flare-ups, obtain adequate rest, exercise, eat a well-balanced diet, avoid stress, stress management, treat respiratory, infections promptly, maintain good skin hygiene, prevent secondary infections, daily baths, showers, avoid harsh scrubbing, irritate the skin, new outbreaks, oatmeal baths soothing, help to loosen scales, commercial preparations used, mix one cup of oatmeal into a tub of warm water, having psoriasis is causing significant stress, consider joining a psoriasis support group, members who share common experiences, psoriasis, chronic, lifelong condition, controlled, does not adversely affect general health, neglected, occurs, in the elderly, very young, complications that result, secondary skin infections which spread to internal organs, symptoms indicate psoriasis, an appointment, psoriasis recurs frequently, severe outbreak which covers, seek medical attention, pustules, fever, muscle aches, fatigue, unexplained symptoms develop, no form of prevention is known, keep flare-ups to a minimum by avoiding that aggravates psoriasis.