How We Can Help You Manage You Manage Psoriasis

Many usually purchase health care supplies in Spring Hill Florida for lesions that have developed on their scalp caused by Psoriasis. 

What really is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common, persistent skin disorder, characterized by patches of raised, red bumps covered with white, flaking scales. Normally, new skin cells are constantly produced in the deepest layer of the skin that typically takes about 28 days. However, in areas affected by psoriasis, new cells only take 3-4 days to reach the skin’s surface, and the accumulation of excess cells causes the characteristic scaly plaques.

4 Corners Pharmacy, your pharmacy in Spring Hill Florida lists out five types of Psoriasis according to the National Psoriasis Foundation: 

1. Plaque Psoriasis
   The most common form of the disease. It appears as raised; red patches covered with a silvery-white buildup of dead skin cells. They often show up on the scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back. They are often itchy and painful and may crack and bleed if not cured properly.
2. Guttate
   It is a form of psoriasis that appears as small, dot-like lesions. They often start in childhood and young adulthood and can be triggered by a strep infection.
3. Inverse
   They show up as very red lesions in body folds – behind the knee, under the arm or in the groin. It may appear smooth and shiny.
4. Pustular
   It is characterized by white pustules or blisters of noninfectious pus surrounded by red skin.
5. Erythrodermic
   This is a severe form of psoriasis that leads to widespread, fiery redness over most of the body. It can cause severe itching and pain, and make skin come off in sheets.

If your doctors have prescribed medical supplies to treat your psoriasis, don’t hesitate to call us at 352-610-4355.