Psoriasis: Common Skin Disorder

Psoriasis Symptoms

A friend and business associate has developed a serious case of psoriasis in the last year.  It's a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells, and usually appears as red patches covered with silvery scales. These patches can be painful, itch or burn, and the dry skin may crack or bleed.

Severity of Psoriasis

The disease affected my friend's hands so severely that she is on medical leave to allow for treatment.
If you have skin lesions that you are worried about, your doctor can examine you and provide a definitive diagnosis on the basis of your history and even take a biopsy.  There are topical and systemic medications available to improve psoriasis symptoms.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309