Best Doctors for Psoriasis Treatment in Guntur

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition and an autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is categorized into different types such as guttate psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, sebopsoriasis, pustular psoriasis, nail psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis. This condition majorly affects areas such as scalp, face, knees, elbows and inside of the mouth, fingertips and toenails, genitals, palms and feet and lower back. The presenting complains of psoriasis include cracked, dry skin, itchy skin, skin pain, joint pains and nails that are pitted, cracked or crumbly. Psoriasis is triggered by various factors such as emotional stress, certain medications, a skin injury, any infection and changes in body temperature because of weather conditions. The treatment plan to manage psoriasis includes using medications like anthralin to slow the skin cell production, steroid creams, moisturizers for dry skin conditions, vitamin A or retinoid creams, vitamin D3 ointment and medicated shampoos and lotions.