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    This case study discusses a 19-year-old girl who has psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease that causes red patches of thick, scaly skin to appear on various parts of the body. It occurs when skin cells grow and replace themselves too quickly due to a problem with the immune system. Common triggers include stress, skin injury, infection, certain medications, weather, tobacco, and alcohol. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, scaling, and thickened patches of skin. Complications can include psoriatic arthritis and other conditions affecting the eyes, cardiovascular system, and mental health.

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    This case study discusses a 19-year-old girl who has psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease that causes red patches of thick, scaly skin to appear on various parts of the body. It occurs when skin cells grow and replace themselves too quickly due to a problem with the immune system. Common triggers include stress, skin injury, infection, certain medications, weather, tobacco, and alcohol. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, scaling, and thickened patches of skin. Complications can include psoriatic arthritis and other conditions affecting the eyes, cardiovascular system, and mental health.

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    This case study discusses a 19-year-old girl who has psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease that causes red patches of thick, scaly skin to appear on various parts of the body. It occurs when skin cells grow and replace themselves too quickly due to a problem with the immune system. Common triggers include stress, skin injury, infection, certain medications, weather, tobacco, and alcohol. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, scaling, and thickened patches of skin. Complications can include psoriatic arthritis and other conditions affecting the eyes, cardiovascular system, and mental health.

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    This case study discusses a 19-year-old girl who has psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease that causes red patches of thick, scaly skin to appear on various parts of the body. It occurs when skin cells grow and replace themselves too quickly due to a problem with the immune system. Common triggers include stress, skin injury, infection, certain medications, weather, tobacco, and alcohol. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include itching, scaling, and thickened patches of skin. Complications can include psoriatic arthritis and other conditions affecting the eyes, cardiovascular system, and mental health.

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    CASE

    STUDY
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    SECTION 3- GROUP 3

    Members:
    Balopeños,Noymie Grace
    Caballero,Allona Marie
    Bardago, Joseph
    Laude,Crisly
    Garciano,Marielle
    Mayonado,Mary Jane
    Orge,Kirstine
    Fajardo,Vena Pola
    Arradaza,Chantal Rose
    Baltao,Cyril Jay
    “A 19-year-old girl who has psoriasis.”

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    What on the
    is Psoriasis
    palms, and soles of
    nails, toenails, and
    asis is called plaque

     It's thought to be an immune system problem where


    infection-fighting cells attack healthy skin cells by
    mistake. Researchers believe that both genetics and
    environmental factors play a role. The condition is not
    contagious
     Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly
    than usual. It's not known exactly why this happens, but
    research suggests it's caused by a problem with the
    immune system. Your body produces new skin cells in the
    deepest layer of skin.
    Common psoriasis triggers include:
    • Stress.
    • Skin injury, such as a cut or bad sunburn.
    • Infection, such as strep throat.
    • Some medications, including lithium, prednisone,
    and hydroxychloroquine.
    • Weather, especially cold, dry weather.
    • Tobacco.
    • Alcohol (heavy drinking)
    Signs and Symptoms of psoriasis

    Psoriasis can start at any age most people experience their first
    flare between the ages of 15 and 35.
    An early sign of psoriasis is small bumps. The bumps grow, and scales
    form on top. The surface of the plaque might shed, but the scales beneath
    them will stick together. If you scratch your rash, the scales may tear away
    from your skin. This can cause bleeding. As the rash continues to grow,
    lesions (larger areas of skin damage) can form. Symptoms of psoriasis can
    range from mild to severe.
    Signs and symptoms of mild psoriasis
    • Rashes that vary in color, tending to be shades of purple with gray
    scale on brown or Black skin and pink or red with silver scale on
    white skin
    • Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
    • Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
    • Itching, burning or soreness
    Signs and symptoms of severe psoriasis
    • Red, thickened patches of skin called plaques. These can burn, itch,
    or feel sore. Often, silvery scales cover the plaques.
    • Dry, cracked skin that may bleed at times
    • Thick, pitted nails or cracked or crumbly
    • Arthritis (painful, stiff, swollen joints)
    Complications
    • Psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in and
    around the joints.
    • Temporary skin color changes (post-inflammatory hypopigmentation
    or hyperpigmentation) where plaques have healed.
    • Eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis and uveitis.
    • Obesity.
    • Type 2 diabetes.

    • High blood pressure


    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Other autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, sclerosis and the
    inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease
    • Mental health conditions, such as low self-esteem and depression

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