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The skin is the largest body organ in humans and has various functions such as heat regulation, water conservation, and protection of underlying parts. It is also a key element of appearance and identity and creates a significant control in our physical and social interactions. As important as the skin is, it is affected by various skin diseases, which delimits its roles. According to research more than a third of the world\u2019s population (over2.3 a billion people) are affected by skin infections. This makes skin infections the fourth most frequent cause of human diseases. Psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions affecting humans globally and lowering their skin health. The good news however is that most of these conditions are treatable. Avan\u00e9 clinic<\/a> in Nairobi, Kenya, has a comprehensive treatment service for skin conditions, including psoriasis treatment. Avan\u00e9 clinic brings the solution to your psoriasis problems near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition<\/a> that affects the skin and causes thick pink or red patches of skin covered with white or silvery scales called plaques. On darker skin tones, the patches may appear purplish or dark brown with grey scales. The patches may at times crack and bleed. Psoriasis can begin at any age but it usually starts in early adulthood. It can affect people of any race and gender, though women are easily affected as compared to men. It mainly attacks the elbows, knees, face, scalp, lower back palms, and feet. In rare cases, it may also affect the nails, mouth, and genitals. The rashes mostly affect smaller parts of the body but in severe cases, they affect larger portions of the skin.         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Psoriasis<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Psoriasis is caused by defects in the workability of the immune system. The immune response overreacts causing inflammations, leading to hyperproduction of new skin cells growing too fast.  Normally, new skin cells grow every 28 to 30 days, but in people with psoriasis new skin cells grow in 3- 4 days. The cells grow and move to the skin\u2019s surface.  The continued overproduction of new cells and their build-up replacing the old cells on the surface forms the silvery scales of psoriasis. These scales are the plaques. They may at times grow and merge, covering large areas of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, meaning it cannot go away but persists throughout the life of its patient. There is no known cure for it, although its symptoms can be treated and managed using modern medication. Psoriasis is also a genetic condition, meaning that it can be passed from one generation to another. It may have an unorthodox pattern of skipping some members of the family line. Here, it is possible for one to have the condition without passing it to their children, but their grandchildren will inherit it. Certain conditions are believed to trigger a psoriasis outbreak, such as cold weather, stress, other autoimmune conditions such as streptococcal, certain medicine prescription,s and skin injuries such as cuts and scrapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of psoriasis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of psoriasis, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n