Is psoriasis a fungal infection?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 25, 2024
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Psoriasis is caused by a combination of decreased immunity, familial inheritance, recurrent inflammation of the tonsils, and some unknown comprehensive factors. This disease is not related to fungal infections. Once psoriasis appears, it is not easy to completely eradicate. For cases with milder symptoms, through treatment, the overall skin lesions can completely disappear, and they can remain in remission for a long time. If the symptoms are more severe, it is advised to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department in a regular hospital. Treatment options can include oral medication combined with topical treatments, along with narrowband ultraviolet light therapy. If conditions allow, treatment can also involve injections of biological agents. If the condition is more severe, manifesting as erythrodermic psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, hospitalization is recommended. Regular exercise should be maintained to boost immunity.

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Are psoriasis and AIDS related?

Psoriasis and AIDS are somewhat related, because people with AIDS may develop psoriasis after progressing to the AIDS stage. However, under normal circumstances, psoriasis will not develop into AIDS. AIDS only develops after exposure to the HIV virus. Currently, it is believed that AIDS is caused by infection with the HIV virus, whereas psoriasis is mainly caused by environmental factors, immune factors, genetic factors, etc., leading to a type of erythematous, scaly skin disease.

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Has the psoriasis started to peel? Does that mean it's about to get better?

Psoriasis flaking is not a sign of improvement. The primary characteristic of psoriasis is the appearance of small red papules on the body trunk, face, or scalp. As the condition progresses, fine scales will develop on these papules. These are white and will fall off after scratching but will reappear after several days, continuously recurring. When this situation occurs, it is crucial to seek proper treatment at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. Besides flaking, psoriasis may also cause itching. Try not to scratch repeatedly, as doing so can lead to cuts and wounds, which may worsen the psoriasis through a phenomenon known as the Koebner response. It is advisable to receive proper medical treatment at a reputable hospital.

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Can psoriasis be cured?

Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis, currently has no cure that completely eradicates the disease clinically, but proper treatment can achieve clinical cure, meaning the skin lesions can completely disappear and remain in remission for a long time. However, the disease may recur when consuming spicy and stimulating foods, staying up late frequently, having low immunity, or repeated inflammation of the tonsils. Therefore, once psoriasis occurs, it is advisable to seek formal treatment in the dermatology department of a regular hospital, and avoid using folk or secret remedies, which can delay the condition and cause the disease to worsen progressively. If the condition becomes more severe, such as erythrodermic psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, hospitalization is recommended for treatment.

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How is psoriasis treated effectively?

Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis vulgaris, is a disease potentially related to decreased immunity, genetic inheritance, and recurrent tonsillitis. Once this disease occurs, it cannot be completely eradicated and may be carried for life. Therefore, it is crucial to follow standard medical treatments and avoid relying on folk remedies or secret recipes, as they could delay treatment progress. The most common treatment methods include oral and topical medications, such as Xiaoyin granules and compound clobetasol propionate cream. If possible, it is advisable to visit a dermatology department in a reputable hospital for narrowband ultraviolet light therapy. For more severe symptoms, treatment with biological agents through injections is also an option. This disease can achieve clinical control and clinical remission but cannot be completely eradicated.

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Is psoriasis a precursor to AIDS?

Psoriasis is not a precursor to AIDS; they are two separate diseases. Currently, psoriasis is mainly considered to be caused by factors such as genetics, infections, endocrine issues, medication, environment, etc. AIDS, on the other hand, is primarily caused by an infection with the HIV virus, leading to severe immunodeficiency. Therefore, under normal circumstances, psoriasis cannot turn into AIDS, but it is possible for AIDS to be complicated by psoriasis.