due Sep 127 Module 1: Discussion 3 Comment and reply to all discussion questions

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due Sep 127 Module 1: Discussion 3 Comment and reply to all discussion questions posted. Topic: Most Common 1. Identify a common skin disorder. 2. Is this disorder the primary diagnosis or secondary associated with another disorder? 3. What is the population prevalence? 4. What is one treatment option? 5. B sure to check back to see what others have said You must comment on three posts with appropriate replies using questions when possible to expand a conversation. Check out the discussion rubric on doc sharing

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Ans 1) A common skin disorder is Psoriasis which is a chronic skin disorder. This is basically caused due to overactive immune system. Some of the common symptoms associated with the disease is inflammation, red or silvery patches of skin etc.

Ans 2) It is a primary diagnosis of the disorder since Psoriasis is majorly the principal condition that is established as the cause of the disease. It is responsible or is the primary reason of visiting a hospital or doctor.

Ans 3) According to the latest statistics, it is prevalent amongst 100 million people world-wide and every year it tends to affect 7.5 million people from U.S

Ans 4) There is no particular treatment for the skin disorder but there are some ointments which can reduce the pain and inflammation. The most common ointments used are corticosteroid based and also salicylic based which helps in removal of the scales.

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