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Signs and Symptoms of Psoriasis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of psoriasis as follows: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition, in which body’s own protective immune system becomes defective and results in speeding up of life cycle and rapid proliferation of skin cells. This speeding up of life cycle with rapid proliferation of skin cells causes quick moving of the skin cells produced in the deeper layers of skin to the surface and excessive built-up of cells [...]

Pathophysiology of Psoriasis

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of psoriasis as follows: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition, in which body’s own protective immune system becomes defective and results in speeding up of life cycle and rapid proliferation of skin cells. The defective immune system results in production of defective white blood cells (lymphocytes & neutrophils) in the body. Normal white blood cells usually are the cells offering protection against invading microorganisms, such as, bacteria and viruses. [...]

Psoriasis

Patient/caregiver was educated on psoriasis as follows: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition, in which body’s own protective immune system becomes defective and results in speeding up of life cycle and rapid proliferation of skin cells. Usually skin cells are produced in the deeper layers of skin and gradually, as they mature, move up to the surface of the skin. This speeding up of life cycle with rapid proliferation of skin cells causes quick [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Candida Infection-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent candida infection as follows: Individuals with history of genital candidiasis must avoid wearing tight fitting undergarments. Practice wearing cotton undergarments that are not too tight. Females must avoid practices such as, douching, which can eliminate the friendly bacteria in the body needed to maintain the normal vaginal environment and put them at increased risk for candida overgrowth and infection. Use of scented pads & tampons, hot [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Candida Infection-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent candida infection as follows: Individuals with risk factors contributing to candida infection and history of oral candidiasis must keep a close watch and report findings of white patches on the tongue, in the mouth & throat, with some redness or soreness and burning sensation in the areas involved. Also, report to your physician immediately, regarding any discomfort during swallowing or difficulty swallowing for an early intervention. [...]