Saturday, September 28, 2013

All On Psoriasis and Melasma

By Zach Micheals


There has been a lot of confusion about Melasma and Psoriasis in the past. Many people don't know the difference. Even if there are similarities, these two are completely different.

What are the similarities?

These diseases can be passed on from parent to child through the genes. Hereditary diseases are well known, especially those that persist among races and specific families. Some diseases are truly debilitating and others can be deadly. Some famous diseases that are hereditary include diabetes and circulatory disorders.

There are times when the disease remains latent even if you are sure you have it in your genes. Risk factors will also be taken into consideration when evaluating your predisposition to a hereditary disease. If you are careful, you can avoid Psoriasis or Melasma. If you're careful and you take care of your skin, you're not likely to develop it even if someone in your family has this disease.

Psoriasis and Melasma are diseases that are chronic in nature. If a disease is chronic, it comes back even after the symptoms ebb. These skin disorders can appear anywhere on the body. Sometimes, the spots can become visible on different body spots. The spots may show up on one spot only. Some sources claim that stress plays a huge role in the appearance of this disease. People who are susceptible to these conditions must wear long sleeves when going out.

Comparative Differences

Psoriasis is an itchy skin disorder characterized by hardening skin layers on particular spots. Sometimes, the plaques can spread and branch in one location. Although the plaque itself is not itchy, the healthy skin around the plaque often shows redness. People scratch on the lesions, hurting the skin around them. Ointments for relieving the itching are available.

With Melasma, this kind of itching is not found. Melasma can form due to hormonal imbalance, as in the case of pregnant women. The condition can be a response to melanocytes forming at a rapid rate on the skin. Azelaic acid and tretinoin are thought to be good treatment options for Melasma.




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