Erythrodermic psoriasis, or exfoliative psoriasis, is a rare type of psoriasis that looks bright red or dark purplish in people with darker skin tones along with shedding of the skin. Tell people receiving narrowband UVB that a response may be achieved more quickly with treatment 3 times a week. It’s characterized by thick red or purplish patches of skin, often with a silvery-white or gray scales. be aware that topical treatment alone may not provide satisfactory disease control, especially in people with psoriasis that is extensive (for example, more than 10% of body surface area affected) or at least 'moderate' on the static Physician's Global Assessment.

People who menstruate should continue to use birth control until they have had one period after stopping treatment. It’s not known what exactly causes this problem with the immune system, although certain genes and environmental triggers mayplay a role. These can treat itching and inflammation, especially if they have cortisone or other corticosteroids in them. When prescribing topical agents at facial, flexural and genital sites take into account that they may cause irritation and inform people undergoing treatment (and their families and carers where appropriate) of these risks and how to minimise them. In psoriasis, the life cycle of your skin cells greatly accelerates, leading to a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the epidermis.

In cold weather, a person can use humidifiers to add moisture to dry air, use moisturizers, keep showers and baths short, and use only warm water, not hot water, when bathing. It may be used to treat psoriasisaffecting the limbs, trunk or scalp if other topical treatments aren’t effective.

Also see the NICE guidelines on behaviour change: individual approaches and behaviour change: general approaches. Calcineurin inhibitors,such astacrolimus and pimecrolimus,are ointments or creams that reduce the activity of the immune system and help to reduce inflammation.The symptoms of plaque psoriasis include raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. If there is little or no improvement at this review, discuss the next treatment option with the person. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes itchy, painful patches of skin on any part of the body. Although psoriasis is just a minor irritation for some people, it can have a significant impact on quality of life for those more severely affected.

A wide range of treatments is available for psoriasis, including topical medications, oral anti-inflammatories, and injections.It can cause your body to lose proteins and fluid, leading to further problems such as infection, dehydration, heart failure, hypothermia and malnutrition. The affected skin might heal with temporary changes in color (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), particularly on brown or Black skin.