Presentation
Facial involvement presents as a therapeutic challenge because facial skin is thin, sensitive and more complicated to treat. What are the clinical features of facial psoriasis? Facial psoriasis has various clinical presentations. [dermnetnz.org]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Hydrozole ointment This ointment mixes anti-inflammatory hydrocortisone with anti-fungal clotrimazole – which again helps to calm the redness and pain of psoriasis. [bodyandsoul.com.au]
The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful." Twitter users came to Kardashian-West's defense, downplaying the newsworthiness of the star's skin in replies to the Daily Mail's original tweet. [eu.usatoday.com]
- Inflammation
Your doctor may recommend using a steroid cream or ointment to reduce inflammation associated with psoriasis. [wikihow.com]
Psoriasis is associated with inappropriate activation of the immune system resulting in inflammation and increased proliferation of skin cells. [dermnetnz.org]
Retinoids, such as tazarotene gel (Tazorac), help remove scales and may ease inflammation. But skin irritation is a side effect. [webmd.com]
The active ingredient is mometasone furoate, known for reducing inflammation of the skin. Be aware that it looks oily, so you probably don’t want to use it the day before a big event or interview. [bodyandsoul.com.au]
- Swelling
Siguent Hycor eye ointment Containing the active ingredient hydrocortisone acetate (known for reducing swelling and redness), this prescription eye ointment was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. [bodyandsoul.com.au]
Medications Your doctor may prescribe just one or a mixture of them, including treatments that go on your skin such as: Low-potency corticosteroids, which are ointments, creams, lotions, and sprays that reduce redness and swelling. [webmd.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Arthritis
Facial psoriasis may also be associated with pruritus, psoriatic arthritis, and with a family history of psoriasis. [jddonline.com]
Some people with psoriasis develop arthritis, too. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 7.5 million Americans, or roughly 2 percent of the population, have psoriasis. [reuters.com]
National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Health Information - Questions and answers about psoriasis, NIAMS. [Consulté le 17 février 2011]. www.niams.nih.gov National Library of Medicine (Ed). PubMed, NCBI. [passeportsante.net]
Skin
- Dermatitis
Gisondi P, Ellis CN, Girolomoni G: Pimecrolimus in dermatology: atopic dermatitis and beyond. Int J Clin Pract 2005;59:969–974. [karger.com]
These include: Periorificial dermatitis (spotty acne-like rash around the mouth, nose and eyelids) Easy bruising and tearing of the skin Thin, transparent skin especially if the eyelids are treated Telangiectasia (enlarged blood vessels) Rarely, increased [dermnetnz.org]
Topical steroids can cause a variety of side effects, including irritation or rashes (contact dermatitis), thinning of the skin, acne breakouts, excessive hair growth, or changes in skin color. [3] If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the [wikihow.com]
- Skin Disease
Different modalities of spa therapy for skin diseases at the Dead Sea area. Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1416-20. 34. Matz H, Orion E, Wolf R. Balneotherapy in dermatology. Dermatol Ther. 2003;16(2):132-40. 35. Dupont P. [passeportsante.net]
Facial psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which there are one or more, persistent, thickened, red and dry patches on the face. Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that may affect any skin site. [dermnetnz.org]
- Dry Skin
Emollients not only reduce the dry skin buildup associated with psoriasis, but they may also make your skin more receptive to other topical treatments. [1] Ask your doctor to recommend an emollient that will work well with your skin type. [wikihow.com]
Treatment
Your skin there is thinner and may be more sensitive to treatments. [webmd.com]
The frequency of these treatments may depend on the condition of your skin or the type of UVB treatment. [wikihow.com]
Mansouri P, Farshi S: Pimecrolimus 1% cream in the treatment of psoriasis in a child. Dermatol Online J 2006;12:7. Schleyer V, Landthaler M, Szeimies RM: Novel pharmacological approaches in the treatment of psoriasis. [karger.com]
Systemic treatment Severe facial psoriasis sometimes warrants treatment with tablets or injections such as methotrexate, ciclosporin, acitretin or biologic agents. [dermnetnz.org]
Pimecrolimus and Tacrolimus for the Treatment of Intertriginous and Facial Psoriasis : Are They Effective? Arch Dermatol. 2005;141(9):1152–1153. doi:10.1001/archderm.141.9.1152 Download citation file: © 2019 New! [jamanetwork.com]
Prognosis
What is the prognosis? Facial psoriasis tends to persist, although its severity may vary with season, stress and other factors. It may be a marker of more severe disease with early-onset, long duration and more extensive plaques. [dermnetnz.org]
Epidemiology
Cardiovascular risk factors in patients with plaque psoriasis: a systematic review of epidemiological studies. Prey S, Paul C, Bronsard V, Puzenat E, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Apr;24 Suppl 2:23-30. Review. 22. [passeportsante.net]
Pathophysiology
Psoriasis--pathophysiology, conventional, and alternative approaches to treatment. Traub M, Marshall K. Altern Med Rev. 2007 Dec;12(4):319-30. Review. 28. Reimann S, Luger T, Metze D. [passeportsante.net]
Prevention
Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking the medication so you can prevent side effects, especially with steroids. Ask your doctor if you can use makeup to conceal the psoriasis on your face. Some products can prevent treatment from working. [webmd.com]
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Prevention, septembre 2000. 26. A report on three recent clinical trials using Mahonia aquifolium 10% topical cream and a review of the worldwide clinical experience with Mahonia aquifolium for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. [passeportsante.net]