Plaque Psoriasis
Oral Report Outline:
Psoriasis
Introduction:
I. My speech today is to inform you guys on psoriasis.
II. I have 2 sources to support my information. A. WebMD (August, 2011) B. Medical News Today (March, 2009)
III. I will discuss three main points with you all today. A. What is psoriasis? 1. How many types are there? 2. What are the different types of psoriasis? B. What causes psoriasis? 1. How do you get psoriasis? 2. How can you prevent psoriasis? C. What are the symptoms of psoriasis? 1. How can you treat it? 2. Is psoriasis contagious?
Body:
I. Psoriasis is a dry, scaly skin disorder. A. There are seven types of psoriasis. B. They differ in many ways. 1. Plaque psoriasis is the most common, it usually lasts for years. 2. Guttate psoriasis starts in early childhood, they are thinner than plaque. 3. Inverse psoriasis don’t have scales like all the others. 4. Pustular psoriasis is uncommon and usually appears in adults. 5. Erythrodermic psoriasis is least common, but it is very serious. 6. Nail psoriasis occurs in up to half of those who have psoriasis. 7. Psoriatic arthritis is very common in those who have been suffering with psoriasis for at least ten years.
II. It is usually caused by the immune system being mistakenly triggered and causing skin cells to be rapidly reproduced.
A. There is a genetic link and it tends to run in families.
B. There a many ways to keep psoriasis from ‘flare-ups’. 1. Keep skin moisturized. 2. Avoid dry, cold weather. 3. Get some sun. 4. Reducing alcohol intake, especially in males.
III. Symptoms include a constant shedding of dead cells, intense itching and burning, and red, patchy skin.
A. There are a few ways you can treat breakouts. 1. Some over the counter medicine can help with psoriasis. 2. Those with more severe psoriasis usually turn to biologic drugs.
B. Psoriasis is not contagious, but those who do have psoriasis
Psoriasis
Introduction:
I. My speech today is to inform you guys on psoriasis.
II. I have 2 sources to support my information. A. WebMD (August, 2011) B. Medical News Today (March, 2009)
III. I will discuss three main points with you all today. A. What is psoriasis? 1. How many types are there? 2. What are the different types of psoriasis? B. What causes psoriasis? 1. How do you get psoriasis? 2. How can you prevent psoriasis? C. What are the symptoms of psoriasis? 1. How can you treat it? 2. Is psoriasis contagious?
Body:
I. Psoriasis is a dry, scaly skin disorder. A. There are seven types of psoriasis. B. They differ in many ways. 1. Plaque psoriasis is the most common, it usually lasts for years. 2. Guttate psoriasis starts in early childhood, they are thinner than plaque. 3. Inverse psoriasis don’t have scales like all the others. 4. Pustular psoriasis is uncommon and usually appears in adults. 5. Erythrodermic psoriasis is least common, but it is very serious. 6. Nail psoriasis occurs in up to half of those who have psoriasis. 7. Psoriatic arthritis is very common in those who have been suffering with psoriasis for at least ten years.
II. It is usually caused by the immune system being mistakenly triggered and causing skin cells to be rapidly reproduced.
A. There is a genetic link and it tends to run in families.
B. There a many ways to keep psoriasis from ‘flare-ups’. 1. Keep skin moisturized. 2. Avoid dry, cold weather. 3. Get some sun. 4. Reducing alcohol intake, especially in males.
III. Symptoms include a constant shedding of dead cells, intense itching and burning, and red, patchy skin.
A. There are a few ways you can treat breakouts. 1. Some over the counter medicine can help with psoriasis. 2. Those with more severe psoriasis usually turn to biologic drugs.
B. Psoriasis is not contagious, but those who do have psoriasis