Pediatric Dermatology in Antiquity: Part 1

Radbill, Samuel X.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1975.tb00127.x

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“…The drug was discovered in Mesopotamia, by Babylons, Sumers, and Assirs. The past information for this ailment used the clay tablets 3000-5000 year ago 6,7 . That time these skin diseases were, called "asu", in Mesopotamia and the relief was hailed from seers and priests at that point in time.…”

Section: History: Psoriasis During Old Timesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2019

IJPSR

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Psoriasis a kind of skin condition which is said to be a type of autoimmune disease making the epidermal layer of skin to deteriorate and cause severe itching, form plaques, red scaling, papules. It can be due to the genetic predisposition as the affected genes get involved in the control of the immune system. Psoriasis generally doesn"t have a specific site, it occurs anywhere on the body including the scalp which results in the formation of plaques that causes excess scales, and its severity may result in loss of scalp hair. Scalp psoriasis tough to treat as the hair acts as a barrier for the application of topical medicines. In this article, we discuss the clinical characteristics, differential diagnosis, effects on quality of life, and the appropriate therapeutic approach for controlling scalp psoriasis. Since, the disease relevance is high and could lead to severe consequence, there is a need for the development of effective therapy.

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Section: History: Psoriasis During Old Timesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a part of Koebner response and colonization, the hypothesis can be stated that psoriasis arises from seborrhoeic dermatitis in relation with Malassezia yeast. Clinically aspects term as the combinational effect of scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis can be addressed as "seborrhiasis" 6 .…”

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confidence: 99%