INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
disease related in
Integumentary system
Psoriasis ig a ehvonic. fongeasting
clseace in which the immune system
becomes overactive, causing skin cells
‘multiply too quickly. Patches of skin
Became scaly and inflamed, mast often
fon the scalp elbows, ot hes, but other
arts of the body can be sect as wel
‘Sciontits do not ful understand what
causes psoriasis, but they know that Ie
Involves a mi of genetics and
The symptoms of psoriasis can
sometimes go through cyces fring for
few weeks or month followed by
periods when they subside oF go into
Doris and your twoatment pian ‘il
‘depend on the type and severty of
flsease, Mild psoriasis can often be
Successfully treated with creams or
Sintments while moderate and severe
‘eoriase may require ily nections, oF
light teatments. Managing “common
‘uiggers, such as stress and skin injuries,
an a help Kee he motos under
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