. This occurs because the skin cells receive a signal to produce new skin cells that build up and shed in scales and patches.
This build-up of the skin also causes pain and irritation. Scratching can lead to broken skin, bleeding, and infection.
The latest report about plaque psoriasis reveals that the prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking may influence the estimated case numbers.
Based on the estimates, the US will have the highest number of lifetime diagnosed prevalent cases of plaque psoriasis in 2030, with over 8.1 million cases, while Japan will have the lowest, with about 0.47 million.
The rising number of plaque psoriasis cases will be influenced by anticipated population changes over the next decade even though the proportion of people with the disease in the country will remain roughly the same.
Source: Medindia
