Psoriasis is a disease that causes the immune system to attack skin cells. This leads to new skin cells growing too quickly and forming thick, scaly patches. The result is thick irritated patches called plaques that may appear on any area of the body including the scalp, knees and elbows. Here, In this presentation, Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell provides information about Psoriasis and its treatment with stem cell therapy.

1. Stem Cell Therapy:
A Treatment for
Psoriasis
Dr. David Greene

2. What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a very common skin condition caused
by the body’s own immune system. It causes
thick, irritating patches of excess skin cells to
form on the surface of the skin. These patches of
excess skin cells are known as plaques, and
usually appear red and scaly.

3. Symptoms of
Psoriasis
• Skin Redness
• Itching, Burning or Soreness
• Dry, Cracked Skin That May Bleed or Itch
• Thickened, Pitted or Ridged Nails
• Small Scaling Spots
• Swollen and Stiff Joints

4. Types of Psoriasis
• Plaque Psoriasis
• Nail Psoriasis
• Guttate Psoriasis
• Inverse Psoriasis
• Pustular Psoriasis
• Erythrodermic Psoriasis
• Psoriatic Arthritis

5. Common Trigger
Factors For Psoriasis
• Infections or other illness
• Injury to the skin
• Some medications
• Stress
• Weather and environmental conditions,
particularly cold weather
• Sunburn
• Hormonal factors
• Metabolic factors

6. When To See A
Doctor?
• Causes you discomfort and pain
• Causes you concern about the appearance of
your skin
• Leads to joint problems, such as pain,
swelling or inability to perform daily tasks
• Doesn't improve with treatment
• Becomes severe or widespread
If you suspect that you may have psoriasis, see your
doctor. Also, talk to your doctor if your psoriasis:

7. Psoriasis Treatments
Psoriasis is a long-term condition that currently
has no cure.
Treatments are aimed at minimizing symptoms
and improving the quality of life for the affected
person.

8. Stem Cells May
Treat Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be a difficult condition to manage
because it is incurable and a life long disease.
Stem cells are being studied as a treatment for
Psoriasis symptoms with success and may get
patients the cure they need.

9. What Is Stem Cell
Therapy?
Stems cells are very unique cells that everyone
has in their body. They are the source for all our
tissue, muscle, bone, and brain cells. Recently,
they have been used in regenerative medicine
because they have the ability to repair damaged
cells and create new, healthy ones. There are
many different ways to harvest stem cells from
our own tissues, and some methods are easier
than others.

10. How Could Stem Cell
Therapy Help With
Psoriasis?
Stem cells may be able to control the keratin in
the skin and the immune systems cytokine
response to control psoriasis symptoms and
treat the disease, not just cover up the pain with
medications.

11. Thank You!