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1). Polyneuropathy: A Disease of the Longest Nerve-Fibers
The peripheral nerves are bundles containing many individual nerve-fibers, and are similar to telephone cables carrying many individual wires. There are two basic types of nerve-fibers--motor and sensory. The motor fibers carry electrical impulses outward from the spinal cord to the muscles, causing them to contract. The sensory fibers carry electrical impulses inward from the skin, joints and other structures to the spinal cord, providing the nervous system with inputs, among others, concerning the senses of touch, pain and temperature.
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2). Who Gets Psoriasis? 4.5 Million Adults!
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area.
Psoriasis can vary in severity, from minor localized patches to extensive or even complete skin coverage.
Article tags: psoriasis, skin conditions, genetics, phototherapy, inflammatory, skin, plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis
3). What Causes Psoriasis?
When people are diagnosed with psoriasis, it changes them physically because of the lesions that appear on the skin. But, just as importantly, it may influence how they work, play, view themselves and interact with others.
What Causes Psoriasis?
Psoriasis may be one of the oldest recorded skin conditions. It was probably first described around 35 AD.
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4). 2.2% Americans Has Psoriasis!
What are the Stats on Psoriasis?
It is estimated that about 2.2 percent of American adults have been diagnosed with psoriasis, confirming that psoriasis is a common disease.1
11 percent of those diagnosed with psoriasis have also been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. This is a prevalence of 0.25 percent of American adults in the general population.
Article tags: psoriasis, skin conditions, genetics, phototherapy, inflammatory, skin, plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis