8 main causes of psoriasis

According to statistics, in Vietnam, psoriasis accounts for 3 - 5% of patients visiting dermatology specialists. The manifestation of the disease is usually a skin with redness, peeling into layers, possibly in the arms, legs, or other body position. There are many causes of psoriasis.

Psoriasis manifests itself on the skin with clearly defined red patches, closing milky white flakes, flaking like candle wax, severe cases will spread throughout the body. Scary manifestations on the skin and psychological anxiety of the surrounding people make patients always self-deprecating and inferior. The causes of psoriasis and exacerbations of the condition are also varied, usually due to the following eight main causes:

1. Immune system disorders: Psoriasis is caused by the disorder of the immune system, some immune cells instead of attacking strange elements that enter the body such as bacteria, viruses . then work again touching the skin epidermis itself, causing these cells to die quickly.

2. Migration factors : 40% of cases of psoriasis-infected parents are inherited to children.

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3. Psychological factors (stress) : Living environment, stressful work, psychological anxiety, shame, and inferiority because of rough skin, is also an agent that triggers or aggravates.

4. Infection : The daily routine of not keeping the hygiene properly caused the skin to become infected, or using too much detergent also makes the illness worse.

5. Improper use of drugs : Many people still have the habit of treating sensory, empirical medication without following a doctor's prescription. When using drugs improperly will cause many consequences for patients, especially drugs such as anti-malarial drugs, antihypertensive drugs beta blockers, corticosteroids . can lead to psoriasis.

6. Pollution environment : Dust environment, air pollution, water sources, food . cause many diseases, including psoriasis.

7. Sunlight : Sunlight contains many good rays for skin and body growth, but also always contains hazards such as ultraviolet rays. Excessive exposure to sunlight at 10 to 15 hours is not only a factor that causes psoriasis but also skin cancer.

8. Epidermal injury : The damaged skin that is not treated promptly and properly will have long-lasting consequences, typically psoriasis.