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.”

 What is Psoriasis
A chronic disease of the skin marked by red patches covered
with white scales. It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in
which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin
cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and
inflamed, most often patches are typically found on the
elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of
feet, but can affect other places (fingernails, toenails, and
mouth). The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque
psoriasis.
 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
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