During the visit, a patient mistook psoriasis for a fungal infection** and his symptoms never resolved. Actually,Psoriasis and fungal infections are two completely different diseases that have very different pathogenesis, symptoms, and methods。Today, Dr. Du will give a detailed scientific education on these two diseases from multiple aspects.
1. Pathogenesis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that occurs in connection with an abnormal response of the immune system. WhenThe symptoms of psoriasis are triggered when the immune system mistakenly attacks ** cells。Fungal infections, on the other hand, are the most common diseases caused by fungiCaused by overgrowth or invasion of tissues by bacteria
2. Symptom manifestations
The main symptoms of psoriasis include:**Red patches appear on the surface with silvery-white scales on the surfaceThese scales are easy to peel off and are sometimes accompanied by itching. And the symptoms of fungal infection mainly include:**Itching, blisters, erythema, scaling, etc, sometimes accompanied by pain.
3. Method
The most important methods of psoriasis include:Medications**, phototherapy, and biological**Wait. Medications** mainly use immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids and other drugs to control symptoms; Phototherapy is mainly used to relieve symptoms through ultraviolet radiation; Bio** regulates the immune system by injecting biologics that target psoriasis. And the ** of fungal infections is mainly usedAntifungal drugs, such as azole antifungal drugs, acrylamine antifungal drugs, etc.
4. Preventive measures
Measures to prevent psoriasis include:Keep it clean, avoid damage, and maintain good immune system functionWait. The measures to prevent fungal infections are:Keep dry, avoid excessively humid environments, and practice good hygieneWait.
Through Dr. Du's above popular science, have you understood? Psoriasis and fungal infections are two completely different diseases that have very different pathogenesis, symptoms, and methodsIf you have any questions or symptoms about either condition, please consult your doctor for advice.