Money psoriasis: What you need to know

Money psoriasis is a condition associated with a chronic skin disease that causes itching, swelling, and the formation of coin-shaped spots to develop on the skin. Although the symptoms of the disease can be bothersome, they can be treated with antihistamines and topical medications.

Money psoriasis is also known as atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis that causes itching. The disease is not contagious, which means it is not passed from person to person through direct skin contact.
The disease usually appears after a skin wound such as a burn, scratch, or insect bite. This condition can lead to one spot or more coin-shaped patches and it can last for approximately several months.
The disease tends to occur more often in men than in women. Men usually get the disease between the ages of 55 and 65. Women usually get the disease during adolescence or young adulthood.

Money psoriasis does not have a clear cause. However, many people with psoriasis often have a medical history or family history of allergies, asthma, or atopic dermatitis. Because, atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy or scaly rash. People with coin psoriasis tend to have sensitive skin that is easily irritated.
A number of risk factors can contribute to the development of psoriasis, such as: Temperature changes, stress, dry skin, environmental irritants (soaps, metals, formaldehyde...) , people who live in cold and dry climates, people with poor blood flow or swelling in their legs, people with skin wounds (such as insect bites), people with bacterial infections affecting the skin, ...
In addition, certain drugs may also be associated with gerberal psoriasis such as: Interferon and ribavirin are two drugs used together to treat hepatitis C . Or tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors, which are used to treat certain types of arthritis. Or a statin (a cholesterol-lowering drug), which can cause dry skin and a rash.

The most common symptom of psoriasis is a patch of coin-shaped lesions on the body. The arrays containing these coin shapes will range in size from approximately 2.5cm to larger than 10cm. Lesions usually develop on the legs but also occur on the trunk (mid-body), arms, hands, and feet.
Psoriasis is brown, pink, or red. Some lesions may show signs of itching and burning and can range in severity from mild to severe. Moreover, the itching often worsens at night and it interferes with the patient's sleep.
Other lesions may still secrete fluid and eventually crust over. The skin around the lesions may be red, scaly, or inflamed.
When the blister leaks fluid and after a long time it becomes scaly. The yellow crust can develop into a scaly patch if a Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infection occurs.

A doctor can diagnose psoriasis by doing a physical exam and taking a medical history. In cases where there is still doubt, your doctor may perform a skin biopsy for more accurate test results. This process will help doctors rule out confusing signs, such as an infection.
During the biopsy, the doctor removes a small piece of skin tissue from the affected area. This tissue sample will then be analyzed for the presence of bacteria.
Or if the doctor still suspects that the lesions may be the result of an allergic reaction, he or she will perform further allergy testing. This includes skin or blood tests to help identify possible allergens (if any).

There is no cure for psoriasis vulgaris. However, psoriasis is manageable by making some lifestyle changes and avoiding triggers. To help manage the disease, avoid:
Wool, feathers and other irritants that can cause symptoms Too much hot baths Using harsh soaps Exposure to environmental irritants such as household cleaners and chemicals Using fabric softener Scratches, cuts in the skin In addition, there are a few things that can also reduce psoriasis, such as:
Use a damp bandage to cover Seal and protect affected skin areas Use antihistamines (orally) to relieve itching and discomfort Apply topical medications or ointments such as corticosteroids Use ultraviolet light for itchy cases Heavy Moisturize skin with an unscented moisturizer after bathing. With proper treatment, psoriasis can be improved within 1 year. However, it is a dermatological disease with a chronic condition. Therefore, this disease will never be completely cured. Some lesions may disappear completely while others may still come and go again and again.
Injuries to the thighs, legs and feet often take longer to treat than to heal. Furthermore, post-treatment it can leave darker or lighter spots on already affected areas.

To prevent money psoriasis, dermatologists recommend:
6.1 Moisturizing Use a moisturizer at least once a day. The best time to use is just after bathing while skin is damp. Because moisturizer will help keep water in the skin. A dermatologist can advise you to choose the right cream that won't irritate the skin.
6.2 Avoid activities that can affect the skin Anything that dries or heats or irritates the skin can cause flare-ups. To prevent this from happening, dermatologists recommend using lukewarm water for bathing and getting out of the bath after 20 minutes and not sitting on the fire as well as the oven.
6.3 Don't use soap Soaps can dry out the skin. So, instead of using soap, choose mild detergents that can clean the skin and do not cause irritation.
6.4 Using a humidifier When heating or using an air conditioner, an additional air humidifier is recommended.
6.5 Choosing clothing materials Should choose soft fabrics, large sizes so as not to affect the skin to wear.
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Articles refer to sources: aad.org, healthline.com, webmd.com
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