Introduction
Living with psoriasis means facing unique challenges that go far beyond a few patches of itchy, dry skin. An estimated750万美国人now live with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Healthcare professionals are becoming more aware of the need for a good treatment plan.
与您的医生公开发言，了解您的特定挑战。使用本指南与他们讨论您的牛皮癣治疗。分享您的需求可以帮助您和您的医生微调您的牛皮癣管理，并找到最适合您的内容。
有几种类型的牛皮癣。没有牛皮癣是具有传染性的。大多数人一次只会有一种类型的牛皮癣，但在清除后可能会得到另一种类型。了解您拥有的类型 - 您可以开发哪种类型 - 可以帮助您期望接下来的内容以及如何最好地对待它。向您的医生询问不同类型的牛皮癣以及它们如何影响您。
斑块状银屑病
This is the most common type of psoriasis. It causes red, raised patches on your skin. These patches are covered by a whitish scaly buildup of dead skin cells. Plaque psoriasis is usually located on the knees, lower back, scalp, and elbows.
牙龈牛皮癣
This is the second most common type of psoriasis. It causes tiny but distinct red spots on your skin. These spots aren’t as thick as plaque psoriasis lesions. This type often starts in childhood or young adulthood. It can start because of an infection or skin injury. About 10 percent of people with plaque psoriasis will develop guttate psoriasis.
Inverse psoriasis
这种牛皮癣导致身体褶皱皮肤上的非常红色，光滑，闪亮的病变。这些可以包括您的腋窝，乳房下方或周围的生殖器。它经常发生在身体其他部位的其他类型的牛皮癣中。
脓疱牛皮癣
This type of psoriasis causes white, pus-filled blisters surrounded by red skin. This form of psoriasis can come on quickly. It can lead to severe problems that may require hospitalization. These problems include fever, chills, diarrhea, and kidney and liver issues.
红晶晶性牛皮癣
This type of psoriasis is very rare, but it’s especially painful and serious. It’s a highly inflammatory form of the condition. That means it affects most of the body at once. It causes red lesions on your skin that are widespread and not clearly defined. It also causes peeling. Flare-ups of this psoriasis need to be treated right away because the pain and itchiness are intense. It can also be life-threatening.
Symptoms vary from person to person. The more you can tell your doctor about your symptoms, the better. Make sure your doctor understands what your triggers are and what you’re feeling. These are important parts of managing your disease.
但牛皮癣可能不仅仅是皮肤深层。它也会造成情绪症状。牛皮癣也会影响你的自尊和关系。这可能导致焦虑和压力。牛皮癣的许多人也患有抑郁症。与你的医生谈谈你的病情如何让你感受到。让他们知道它是否会导致遇险。这将有助于您的医生决定您的治疗工作程度如何。
Discuss your treatment options with your doctor often. This can help you stay on top of your disease. Talk to your doctor about how well your treatment is controlling your symptoms and flare-ups. Be sure to mention any side effects you have. These treatments include:
您的医生可能表明治疗组合。组合治疗可以快速有效地治疗爆发。它还可以通过较低剂量的药物治疗症状。这可以降低副作用。如果副作用是您的问题，您应该与您的医生讨论组合治疗。
请记住让您的医生知道您正在采取的任何其他药物或您拥有的任何其他条件。关于30％of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Having psoriasis also increases your risk of:
- 心血管疾病
- depression
- cancer
- 糖尿病
Finally, ask your doctor if you should be referred to a specialist. Working with a dermatologist (skin doctor) or rheumatologist (rheumatic disease doctor) may help you.
有许多类型的牛皮癣。每个都具有挑战性，导致独特的症状。值得庆幸的是，有多种治疗选择可以帮助您管理您的状况。
与医生密切合作，调整牛皮癣治疗计划，直到它适合您。告诉他们牛皮癣导致的所有症状。这包括身体和情绪症状。还告诉你的医生你目前的牛皮癣药物的工作程度如何。让他们知道您的治疗是否导致任何副作用。您与医生的分享越多，他们越好，他们可以帮助您控制您的状况。