Psoriasis

What it is?

Psoriasis is a life long skin condition when triggered, causes the immune system to produce an excessive number of skin cells.

Types of PsoriasisThere are many types of psoriasis.

• Plaque (Chronic)
• Guttate
• Flexural (Inverse)
• Psoriasis Annularis
• Pustular
• Palmo-Plantar
• Erythrodermic EEC
• Scalp
• Nail Involvement
• Psoriatic Arthritis

Symptoms

Dry red patches covered with silvery scales. Most common areas of the body affected include knees, elbows and scalp. A symptom of psoriasis can also be discolouration of nails and dents. Swollen painful joints and also be a symptom of psoriasis. 

Causes

The cause of psoriasis is not conclusive, genetic are a contributing factor,  As such it has been termed an auto-immune skin disorder. There are a number of contributing factors which may manifest as psoriasis such as;

Systemic Infections – Tonsilitis, Shingles and some viral and bacterial infections;

Medication side effects – taking or stopping certain medications such as steroids, lithium, Anti Malarials, Anti-Inflammatories, some blood pressure medications (Beta Blockers) and antibiotics

Stress – Anxiety and worry.

Treatment

Clobex shampoo ( clobetasol proprionate 0.05%) prescription on shampoo for scalp psoriasis
About treatment
A potent spray formula delivers a powerful, focused psoriasis treatment

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• Clobex® Spray offers effective relief for the itching, flaking, and scaling of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Its potent formulation helps slow down the overactive immune response that causes these symptoms. Plus, it shrinks the skin’s blood vessels, helping to soothe the redness that’s often seen with psoriasis. Proven powerful relief.
• Clobex® Spray is a topical corticosteroid used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people 18 years of age or older for up to 4 weeks.
• Clobex® Spray was studied in 5 different clinical trials, on more than 2000 patients. In one trial,
• Clobex® Spray was proven effective in treating body plaque psoriasis. In a study of 2488 patients, 80% were clear or almost clear in 4 weeks. See the results for yourself.
• Clobex® Spray has also been proven effective in treating scalp plaque psoriasis. In a study of 81 patients with scalp psoriasis, 85% were clear or almost clear in 4 weeks. See the results for yourself.

Find out from your dermatologist if Clobex® Spray is right for you.
The most commonly reported side effects were burning, itching, inflammation of the nose and pharynx, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Treatment used for

• CLOBETASOL Generic name for a steroid medication often used to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc.
• CLOBEX® Brand name for steroid medication clobetasol propionate 0.05%, an FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
• DERMATOSES General term for any skin abnormality or the appearance of lesions on the skin.
• ERYTHEMA Skin redness and inflammation.
• NASOPHARYNGITIS Inflammation of the nose and pharynx.
• PLAQUE PSORIASIS The most common type of psoriasis, a disorder in which skin grows and replaces itself too rapidly, causing a buildup of red, thickened areas (plaques) covered with silvery scales.
• PRURITUS Localized or generalized itching due to irritation of sensory nerve endings.
• SCALE A layer of dry skin that appears to be peeling in large flakes. When caused by psoriasis, it is the result of dead skin cells piling up on the skin’s surface.

Procedure
MANY PATIENTS EXPERIENCED RELIEF IN 7 DAYS*

After 1 week of treatment in 2 studies:

• 67% of patients using Clobex Spray had an overall disease severity score of almost clear or mild
• 55% of patients using Clobex Spray had a pruritus score of clear or almost clear

* From 2 randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trials that were identically designed to assess efficacy and safety of Clobex Spray, 0.05% (n=120 or vehicle spray (n=120) in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis for up to 4 weeks. Patients were evaluated on their ODS. Average values from the 2 studies are shown.

The most commonly reported side effects were burning, itching, inflammation of the nose and pharynx, and upper respiratory tract infection.