MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most autoimmune diseases are chronic, but many can be controlled with treatment. Symptoms of autoimmune disorders can come and go. When symptoms get worse, it is called a flare-up.

Detailed explanation-3: -Experts believe psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. That means your body thinks its own tissues are foreign invaders that must be attacked. It also means that, unlike a simple rash, you can’t get rid of it with an over-the-counter skin treatment. In fact, there’s no cure for psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is chronic plaque psoriasis? Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin. It most likely to affect elbows, knees, and lower back but may arise on any part of the body.