Psoriasis Flashcards
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Psoriasis is a …
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Chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by rapid turnover of epidermal cells
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Clinical manifestations…
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- silvery scaling, plaques on elbows, scalp, knees, palms, soles, & fingernails
- if scales are scraped away, a dark red base of the lesion is seen, and will produce multiple bleeding points
- bilateral symmetry of symptoms is common
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Prognosis …
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may improve but then exacerbates throughout life
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Medical Treatment …
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- Topical therapy
- Photo chemotherapy
- Systemic therapy
- Biologic immunotherapy
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Topical therapy …
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- Coal tar preparation (Anthralin)
- Corticosteroids
- Topical retinoid
- Topical vitamin D
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Systemic therapy …
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antimetabolites (methotrexate)
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Photo chemotherapy (PUVA therapy) …
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- psoralen
- ultraviolet A therapy
**must wear protective eyewear during treatment
& for 24 hrs after therapy
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Home care r/t psychosocial needs…
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-Encourage verbalization regarding appearance
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Home care r/t pt edu …
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Use soft brush to remove scales while bathing
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Home care r/t avoiding triggers …
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Assess pt to determine factors that may trigger skin condition (such as: emotional stress, trauma, seasonal changes)
