Is psoriasis an early stage of AIDS?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis vulgaris, is unrelated to HIV and is not an initial symptom of AIDS. Psoriasis is an allergic, hereditary condition often triggered by repeated inflammation of the tonsils and manifests as systemic symptoms. It typically appears as red papules on the body, topped with white scales, which can bleed when scratched. After the scales are removed, new scales can reappear. This condition cannot be completely eradicated. Once identified, it is crucial to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department of a certified hospital to prevent the condition from worsening or leading to complications such as erythrodermic psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or pustular psoriasis. It is important to adhere to standard medical treatments and not to rely on folk or secret remedies, as these can delay proper treatment.

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Is psoriasis an early stage of AIDS?

Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis vulgaris, is unrelated to HIV and is not an initial symptom of AIDS. Psoriasis is an allergic, hereditary condition often triggered by repeated inflammation of the tonsils and manifests as systemic symptoms. It typically appears as red papules on the body, topped with white scales, which can bleed when scratched. After the scales are removed, new scales can reappear. This condition cannot be completely eradicated. Once identified, it is crucial to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department of a certified hospital to prevent the condition from worsening or leading to complications such as erythrodermic psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or pustular psoriasis. It is important to adhere to standard medical treatments and not to rely on folk or secret remedies, as these can delay proper treatment.

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Written by Liu Jing
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Can psoriasis be cured?

Psoriasis is a type of chronic inflammatory skin disease, with the plaque type being the most common and is treatable. However, symptoms can recur, often worsening in winter and improving in summer. It requires enhanced skin cleansing and moisturizing care, a light diet, supplementation with vitamins and high-quality proteins, and the oral intake of medications such as total glucosides of peony capsules, tripterygium glycoside tablets, folic acid tablets, as well as indigo naturalis psoriasis capsules or curcuma psoriasis tablets. Topical tacalcitol ointment should be applied to the affected skin, combined with physical treatments like narrow-band ultraviolet light therapy. Some cases may require medicated baths or treatment with retinoic acid medications, particularly for special types of psoriasis such as erythrodermic, pustular, and psoriatic arthritis types. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Does psoriasis spread?

Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis, is a non-contagious disease, but there is a certain probability of genetic inheritance. The main causes of psoriasis are related to reduced immunity, family genetic allergies, or repeated inflammation of the tonsils. The causes are quite complex, and once the disease occurs, it cannot be completely eradicated and may be carried for life with long-term recurrent attacks. After the onset of this disease, it is essential to seek standard treatment at the dermatology department of a formal hospital. Generally, through oral and topical medications, combined with narrow-band ultraviolet phototherapy, clinical cure can generally be achieved. If the symptoms are severe, treatment with biologics can be combined. Normally, it is important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, try not to eat raw and cold items, and prevent tonsillitis.

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Is psoriasis a precursor to AIDS?

Psoriasis is not a precursor to AIDS; they are two separate diseases. Currently, psoriasis is mainly considered to be caused by factors such as genetics, infections, endocrine issues, medication, environment, etc. AIDS, on the other hand, is primarily caused by an infection with the HIV virus, leading to severe immunodeficiency. Therefore, under normal circumstances, psoriasis cannot turn into AIDS, but it is possible for AIDS to be complicated by psoriasis.

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Can psoriasis be cured?

Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis, currently has no cure that completely eradicates the disease clinically, but proper treatment can achieve clinical cure, meaning the skin lesions can completely disappear and remain in remission for a long time. However, the disease may recur when consuming spicy and stimulating foods, staying up late frequently, having low immunity, or repeated inflammation of the tonsils. Therefore, once psoriasis occurs, it is advisable to seek formal treatment in the dermatology department of a regular hospital, and avoid using folk or secret remedies, which can delay the condition and cause the disease to worsen progressively. If the condition becomes more severe, such as erythrodermic psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, hospitalization is recommended for treatment.