Stubborn dandruff? Do-Do Psoriasis! If all of a sudden in most parts of your body appear rash like mosquito bites with thick scales at the end of their spots, or scaly scalp dandruff is thick and wide as a recurring and difficult to lose, you should begin to be alert. Who knows you are exposed to psoriasis.


What the hell is psoriasis? According to Dr. Tina Ward Wisesa, Sp. KK, psoriasis is a skin disorder in the form of patches of red, demarcated, and on top there is a thick scales.
Until now, the cause of psoriasis has not been established. However, this skin disease thought to be associated with immune or autoimmune. "In people with psoriasis, skin regeneration takes place in 3-4 days (28-30 days in normal people). Hence the accumulation of skin scales faster. "It usually occurs around the scalp or the skin of the hair," explained Tina.

Mistaken for dandruff
Precipitating factors in each patient with psoriasis differ from each other. But that is often cited as the trigger is stress. In addition, "women who suffer from psoriasis may be triggered by frequent experience vaginal discharge," says Tina.

Psoriasis may arise such as dandruff and sufferer underestimate. In fact, if left unchecked for years, psoriasis will spread to other body parts.

REDUCING THE BEAUTY
Although not classified as a dangerous disease, but psoriasis can reduce beauty. If it arises in the scalp it will trigger hair loss. In addition, psoriasis also are chronic or recurrent residif.

People with psoriasis are still mild (spread only locally) suggested diligent use ordinary lotion or skin moisturizer. For scales that are mild on the scalp can use anti-dandruff shampoo. However, if it is severe, the doctor will give an oral drug that is more systemic.

DIKELOPEK DO NOT!
Psoriasis, said Tina, is "innate" and the rise when stamina is down. Psoriasis is not always accompanied by itching.
If psoriasis is emerging with itching, do not scratch too hard. If the scales thick, do not dikelopek because it will result in bleeding. That could lead to new trauma that will add weight psoriasisnya.

TIPS
1. If the dandruff does not go away, immediately consult a doctor.
2. Psoriasis is not go away, can be treated with light or phototherapy in the RSCM, Jakarta.
3. Patients with severe psoriasis (spread throughout the body) can be merged into the psoriasis study group (support group). In this group they can exchange ideas and share experiences. Such groups are usually accompanied by a specialist who can explain about the disease.