Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting about 2% of general population, both men and women equally. In Republic of Slovenia its incidence is comparable to other countries in the world. Due to different types of disease, each case should be dealt individually, as it is of utmost importance to set up a proper diagnosis before starting any treatment. In psoriasis, the affected skin areas are very dry and full of scales due to accelerated keratinization. Therefore, in addition to treatment, skin care with various types of products is also important.
In this thesis, we described different types of psoriasis and factors influencing its outbreak and course. We also set out psychological problems of psoriatic patients and the necessity to improve awareness of general population regarding this disease. Further on, by interviewing a specialist of dermatology-venereology we investigated how the disease is diagnosed and treated in practice. We found out that in the Republic of Slovenia, the same treatment methods and drugs are used, which are well established elsewhere in the world and are proven to be the best choice for treating psoriasis. There are also many non-prescription skincare products available on the Slovenian market that can be used on psoriasis affected skin. By talking to the pharmacist in one of the community pharmacies we were able to gather information regarding skincare products that are the most suggested and actually the most used by psoriatic patients. All of these products are able to relieve irritation, and hydrate and soothe the dry and itchy skin.
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