Psoriasis
- Psoriasis occurs when the immune system mistakes a normal skin cell for a pathogen,
and sends out faulty signals
that cause overproduction of new skin cells.
- Psoriasis is not contagious. Psoriasis has been linked to an increased
risk of stroke and treating high blood lipid levels may lead to improvement.
- There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and
erythrodermic.
The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches appearing on the top first
layer of the epidermis (skin). Some patients, though, have no dermatological signs or symptoms.
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In plaque psoriasis, skin rapidly accumulates at these sites, which gives it a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently
occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area, including the scalp, palms of hands and soles of feet, and
genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the outer side of the
joint.
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This disorder is a chronic recurring condition that varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage.
Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis. Almost 10 - 30% of all people with
psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis.
- Some effective natural psoriasis treatment, precautionary tips and natural cure for psoriasis.
- The use of curd in the form of buttermilk has proved useful in psoriasis and the patient should drink it in liberal quantities.
- Do not control natural urges like vomiting, urination, bowel emptying etc.
- Avoid taking spicy food and consume only easily digestible food.
- Do not eat too much of salty, sour or acidic foods.
- Avoid consuming opposite foods.
- Include more fruits, vegetable, fruit juices in your diet. Bitter gourd, curd, boiled vegetables,
pumpkin etc. are good psoriasis diet Avoid animal fats, eggs, processed canned foods from your diet.
- Application of avocado oil gently on the effected part is found to be an effective treatment.
- Cod liver oil, lecithin, linseed oil, vitamin E, and zinc fasten the healing process.
- Apply moisturizing cream or gel at regular intervals to maintain the moisture level of the skin.
- Avoid using soap while taking bath instead use gram flour and use a herbal scrubber.
- Avoid pricking, peeling and scratching skin.
- Use separate, clean clothes and towel for your use.
- Drinking fresh bitter gourd juice mixed with one teaspoon of lime juice on an empty stomach is an effective psoriasis treatment.
- Applying aloevera cream thinly to irritated skin and rubbing lightly is effective.
- Mental health is absolutely necessary for an effective treatment of psoriasis.
- Try deep breathing and relaxation exercise to reduce stress.
- Exposing to mild sunlight daily for 30 minutes will improve the texture of the affected area of the skin.
