Plaque psoriasis can manifest through several non-visible symptoms that seniors should be aware of.

Q: What are some common non-visible symptoms of plaque psoriasis in seniors?

A: Non-visible symptoms can significantly affect the quality of life for seniors with plaque psoriasis. These include:

• Itchiness: Many seniors experience severe itchiness, leading to discomfort and sleep disturbances.
• Pain: Inflammation can cause joint pain (psoriatic arthritis), which may not be visible.
• Emotional Distress: Anxiety and depression are common due to the social stigma of psoriasis.
• Fatigue: Chronic fatigue may result from the body’s immune response to psoriasis.
• Skin Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to products and environmental factors can occur.

Q: How can seniors manage these symptoms?

A: Managing non-visible symptoms involves a multifaceted approach:

1. Regular Check-ups: Routine visits to dermatologists for personalized care.
2. Moisturizers: To alleviate itchiness and reduce skin sensitivity.
3. Medications: Topical treatments, systemic drugs, or biologics as advised by healthcare providers.
4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: To cope with emotional and psychological aspects of living with psoriasis.
5. Physical Therapy: To address joint pain associated with psoriatic arthritis.

Q: Are there any relevant statistics regarding non-visible symptoms in seniors with plaque psoriasis?

Mind Map of Non-Visible Symptoms and Management Strategies

– Non-visible Symptoms

• Itchiness
• Pain
• Emotional Distress
• Fatigue
• Skin Sensitivity

– Management Strategies

• Regular Check-ups
• Moisturizers
• Medications
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Physical Therapy