Psoriasis is more likely to affect men, say experts

It is worth noting that men are twice as likely as women to develop psoriasis experts said on Wednesday Each year August is celebrated as Psoriasis Awareness Month Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder causing thick red scaly patches on the elbows knees lower back and scalpIt is influenced by environmental and genetic factors with men more affected due to hormonal variations genetic predispositions and lifestyle choicesSymptoms include itchy or burning feelings swollen nails dry cracked skin and red areas covered in silvery scales While there is no cure medications and lifestyle changes can help manage the condition and prevent problemsPsoriasis is a longterm skin disorder marked by thick red scaly skin patches caused by a fast buildup of skin cells The elbows knees lower back and scalp are the most often affected areas This is an autoimmune disease that causes a cluster of immature skin cellsNotably psoriasis seems to affect men more frequently than women Men can additionally delay getting medical help which could result in symptoms that are worse by the time they are diagnosed Itchy or burning feelings swollen or pitted nails dry cracked skin that may bleed and red areas of skin coated in silvery scales are typical signs of psoriasis Although there isnt a cure for psoriasis there are medications and lifestyle modifications that can help control the condition and avoid problems Dr Ruben Bhasin Passi Consultant Dermatology CK Birla Hospital Gurugram told IANSPsoriasis prevalence is influenced by hormonal differences genetic predisposition environmental and occupational exposure and immune system differences Oestrogen a hormone with antiinflammatory properties is higher in women while testosterone predominant in men may exacerbate inflammatory pathwaysMen may inherit certain genes linked to immune system regulation and skin cell turnover increasing their susceptibility to the conditionEnvironmental triggers like stress smoking and alcohol consumption as well as occupational hazards can exacerbate psoriasis symptoms Mens immune systems tend to mount more aggressive inflammatory responses leading to an increased risk of autoimmune conditions like psoriasisThe psychological impact of psoriasis is profound with societal stigma and physical discomfort compounding mental health challengesPsoriasis prevalence is influenced by hormonal differences genetic predisposition environmental and occupational exposure and immune system differences Women have higher oestrogen levels while men have predominant testosterone Men inherit genes linked to immune system regulation environmental triggers and occupational hazards Psychological impact is profound Dr Rashmi Aderao dermatology consultant at Punes Ruby Hall Clinic told IANSMen can additionally delay getting medical help which could result in symptoms that are worse by the time they are diagnosed Dr Passi addedOverall it is a disease that need not be stigmatised owing to gender constructs because it can be prevented from escalating in the first place if changes are made in to lifestyleAlso ReadMidDay Specials How Mumbais daily commute is quietly impacting your healthThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever