Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes:

Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes: Introduction

Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes: Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by scaling and inflammation of the skin which can occur on virtually any part of the body. Psoriasis can occur on mucous membranes but it is not as common as occurrence on the skin. Most commonly affected mucous membranes are the genitals and mouth. Lesions on mucous membranes are usually accompanied by lesions on other parts of the body. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes is available below.

Symptoms of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

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Recurring attacks of skin rash symptoms on mouth or genital areas
Red patches on mucous membranes
Red plaques
Skin pain
Skin inflammation
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Treatments for Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

Not all of the treatments listed below are suitable or recommended for psoriasis in particular locations of the body. The list below is a general list for treatment for psoriasis as psoriasis can occur on multiple parts of the body at any one time
Topical skin care
Topical corticosteroids (Diprolene®, Temovate®, Ultravate®, or Psorcon®)
Vitamin D3
Calcipotriene (Dovonex®)
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes:

Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes?

Misdiagnosis of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes
Failure to diagnose Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes
Hidden causes of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
Undiagnosed: Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes:

Infection
Difficulty eating (see Eating symptoms)
Sexual problems (see Sexual symptoms)
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Causes of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

These are general causes which may be factors in psoriasis on any part of the body
Genetic predisposition
Factors that may aggravate psoriasis include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking
Withdrawal of systemic steroids
Drugs, including salicylates, iodine, lithium, phenylbutazone, oxyphenbutazone, trazodone, penicillin, hydroxychloroquine, calcipotriol, interferon-alpha, and recombinant interferon-beta injection
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See full list of 15 causes of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

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Underlying causes of Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes

Psoriasis on Mucous Membranes: Undiagnosed Conditions

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