Patient/caregiver was educated on measures  to manage and prevent activation of psoriasis as follows: Senior citizens, individuals receiving chemo or radiation therapies, individuals with history of HIV or AIDS, individuals with history of autoimmune diseases, and individuals with history of organ transplantation & prolonged steroid intake can have poor and altered immunity levels, which can put them at increased risk for exposure to infectious agents and diseases. Both altered immunity and recurrent infections can act [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures  to manage and prevent activation of psoriasis as follows: Poor nutrition is an important risk factor for altered immunity and immune deficiency. Observe compliance with eating a healthy balanced diet, with good protein content. Observe compliance with daily recommended physical activity and quality sleep hours. Balancing activity and resting hours can play an important role in stress management. Appropriate control and management of stress can help maintain a strong and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for in individuals with psoriasis as follows: Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes are at increased risk for presentation with elevated blood lipids, hypercholesterolemia, deterioration of blood sugar control, poor blood pressure control, worsening joint pains, compromised vision, signs and symptoms of bowel inflammation, and compromised function of internal organs, such as, liver and kidney. Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes must keep a close watch and report to the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for in individuals with psoriasis as follows: Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes are at increased risk for presentation with elevated blood lipids, hypercholesterolemia, deterioration of blood sugar control, poor blood pressure control, worsening joint pains, compromised vision, signs and symptoms of bowel inflammation, and compromised function of internal organs, such as, liver and kidney. Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes must keep a close watch and report to the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of psoriasis as follows: Diabetes mellitus: Uncontrolled inflammation in individuals with recurrent psoriasis activation can contribute to poor response to insulin and increase risk for Type 2 diabetes. Poorly controlled HTN and cholesterol in individuals with recurrent psoriasis activation can also contribute to increased risk for Type 2 diabetes. Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriasis can involve various joints such as, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, knee, and spine, leading to psoriatic arthritis. Joint [...]