Psoriasis Pathophysiology

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Science

 

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Woodrow L

 

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May 12, 2016

 

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University

 

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Outbreaks can be triggered by infection, such as strep throat, drug-use, psychological stress, hormonal changes and skin injury. The exact cause is still unknown; however, research has provided some interesting insights into the pathophysiology of psoriasis. The most evident pathophysiological change leading to psoriasis is hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes...
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Keratinocytes are cells in the epidermis that produce keratin, a “protein that helps protect the skin and underlying tissues from heat, microbes, and chemicals.” (Tortora & Derrickson, 2006). Patients with psoriasis shed and replace these cells every two to six days. This is quite a bit faster than normal which is 21 to 28 days so a buildup of dead and living cells is created...
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