Psoriasis - Everything about it!!

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Psoriasis
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What is Psoriasis?

• Psoriasis is an obstinate skin condition in which
  red patches of various sizes develop on the skin
  that are covered with dry, silvery scales.
  Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that got its
  name from the Greek word meaning, 'itch'.
• In psoriasis the skin becomes inflamed and red
  eruptions appear on the surface of the skin that
  begin to itch excessively. These areas form
  thickened areas (plaques) that are covered with
  silvery scales over the reddened lesions. The
  skin at the joints may crack.

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Causes of Psoriasis
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Symptoms of Psoriasis

• Although psoriasis may be almost unnoticeable in
  its early stages, patients often report an
  itching and/or burning sensation as the disease
  progresses.
• This photo on the left shows itching (skin after
  itching) and bleeding spots thereafter, on
  psoriasis lesions. In this photo, the patient has
  scratched it profoundly to an extent that there
  are bleeding spots.
• There are many variants and types of psoriasis.
  But usually the course follows like this It
  starts with red small bumps on the skin that
  progress to bigger scaly patches. The condition
  is associated with lot of itching. As the scales
  accumulate, pink to deep red plaques with a white
  crust of silvery scales appear on the skin
  surface.
• Although psoriasis may affect any area of the
  body, it is most commonly found on the scalp,
  elbows, knees, hands, feet, and genitals.

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Types of Psoriasis

• Psoriasis has many variants. The common ones are
  as follows
• Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of the
  disease and is characterized by raised, thickened
  patches of red skin covered with silvery-white
  scales. Its scientific name is psoriasis
  vulgaris.
• Scalp psoriasis is a common variant of Psoriasis,
  which is relatively more difficult to treat.
  Please click on the link to read an elaborate
  write up on scalp psoriasis.
• Pustular psoriasis is characterized by pus-like
  blisters. Attacks of pustular psoriasis may be
  triggered by medications, infections, emotional
  stress, or exposure to certain chemicals.
  Pustular psoriasis may affect either small or
  large areas of the body. Psoriasis video shows
  this variety.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis characterized by intense
  redness and swelling of a large part of the skin
  surface, is often accompanied by itching or pain.
  Erythrodermic psoriasis may be precipitated by
  severe sunburn, use of oral steroids (such as
  cortisone), or a drug-related rash.
• Guttate psoriasis is characterized by small,
  drop-like lesions on the trunk, limbs, and scalp.
  Guttate psoriasis is most often triggered by
  bacterial infections (for example,
  Streptococcus).
• Palmo-planter psoriasis is a common variant of
  Psoriasis affecting either the palms or soles or
  palms as well as soles. Palmo-plantar psoriasis
  is a chronic, recurring condition that affects
  the palms of hands and soles of feet.
• Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth red
  lesions in the folds of the skin like in the
  folds of the skin near the genitals, under the
  breasts, or in the armpits. Inverse psoriasis is
  related to increased sensitivity to friction and
  sweating and may be painful or itchy.

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Homeopathic Treatment for Psoriasis

• Homeopathic treatment for psoriasis aims at
  addressing the immunological factors responsible
  for its development. Immune system is governed by
  host of factors such as genetic, environmental,
  physical, emotional, hormonal factors, etc. So,
  homeopathy aims considering the totality of the
  person who has psoriasis.
• The most distinguishing method in homeopathy is
  the way homeopathic medicines are prepared, using
  a method called Potentization, which allows
  hidden therapeutic nano-particles to be released
  from the source material. The medicines used in
  homeopathy are sourced from plants, minerals,
  chemicals, animal products, etc.
• Some of the commonly used medicines in homeopathy
  for psoriasis can be listed as Graphites, Kali
  carbonicum, Thuja occidentalis, Sulphur,
  Petrolium, Mezerium, Kali sulphuricum, Psorinum,
  Arsenicum album, Lycopodium clavatum.
• The homeopathic medicines are always administered
  in the form of oral pills, to be taken in mouth.
  Homeopathy does not believe in applying any
  medicinal substance on skin to cure it, except
  using moisturizer.

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