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Psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing, and non-malignant dermatitis. Its flare-ups are more frequent in the autumn and winter and rarer in the summer. Does this dermatitis affect general health? What is the Psoriasis Prognosis in terms of health and life expectancy?
Psoriasis prognosis for the people with mild Psoriasis Types (Plaque, Guttate, and Inverse) is very good.
Psoriasis prognosis for the people with more severe psoriasis types (Pustular, Erythrodermic, and Psoriatic Arthritis) is worse, because severe types of psoriasis may cause disability.
How Long Does Psoriasis Last?
Psoriasis remains a riddle. Sometimes, it can disappear spontaneously without leaving any trace. Unfortunately, after it's gone, it may return at any time (within weeks, months or years).
After treatment, psoriasis does not disappear completely - it becomes latent. Studies show that even when a patient's skin becomes "clinically healthy" (with no lesions), their skin preserves a number of biochemical, immunological, and functional changes. Today, psoriasis cannot be cured, but it can be put into a prolonged remission.
The remission can occur on its own; more frequently, it requires treatment. Remissions are often short; the main goal is to prolong the remission for as long as possible.
Psoriasis and Life Expectancy
Mild psoriasis types (Plaque, Guttate, and Inverse) are not detrimental to health or life-threatening.
Severe psoriasis types (Pustular, Erythrodermic, and Psoriatic Arthritis) can be detrimental to health; in most cases, they are not lethal.
It is not proven, but I believe that having psoriasis may increase the lifespan of the sufferer - please see ny thoughts on Psoriasis and Lifespan.
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