What is Psoriasis ?

Psoriasis is a long-standing autoimmune disease, a skin disease where the body attacks its very own immune cells which are characterized by patches of abnormal skin anywhere on the body. These skin patches range from small, medium to large-sized patches which are typically red, itchy, and scaly. 

Symptoms :

• Itchy skin.
• Cracked, dry skin.
• Skin pain.
• Nails that are pitted, cracked or crumbly.
• Joint pain.

Type of Psoriasis :

There are several types of psoriasis, including:

• Plaque psoriasis: Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. About 80% to 90% of people with psoriasis have plaque psoriasis.
• Inverse psoriasis: This type appears in your skin folds. It causes thin plaques without scales.
• Guttate psoriasis: Guttate psoriasis may appear after a sore throat caused by a streptococcal infection. It looks like small, red, drop-shaped scaly spots and often affects children and young adults.
• Pustular psoriasis: Pustular psoriasis has small, pus-filled bumps on top of plaques.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis: This is a severe type of psoriasis that affects a large area (more than 90%) of your skin. It causes widespread skin discoloration and skin shedding.
• Sebopsoriasis: This type typically appears on your face and scalp as bumps and plaques with a greasy, yellow scale. This is a cross between psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
• Nail psoriasis: Nail psoriasis causes skin discoloration, pitting and changes to your fingernails and toenails.

Complication : 

For some people diagnosed with psoriasis, the skin condition causes more than itchiness, scaling skin and skin discoloration. It can lead to swollen joints and arthritis. If you have psoriasis, you may be at higher risk of:

• Diabetes.
• Obesity.
• High cholesterol.
• Strokes.
• Heart attacks.

If you have psoriasis, your provider will do regular blood pressure checks and monitor the progress of your treatment to avoid complications. You can take steps to prevent potential complications by:

• Eating a well-balanced diet.
• Exercising regularly.
• Getting adequate sleep
• Not smoking.

Homeopathy For Psoriasis :

Homeopathy is a safe and reliable method of treatment for Psoriasis. It uses natural medicine, which is free from side-effects, and a majority of cases can be treated with these remedies. They can be used by people of all age groups. They work by moderating the over-active immune system. The initial aim is to manage the itching and burning sensation in the eruptions. In addition, healing of the current eruptions takes place along with the prevention of further spread of eruptions. Homeopathic medicines also are very beneficial for treating joint pains that are linked with Psoriasis (psoriatic arthritis). 

Lifestyle Changes to help Manage Psoriasis :

Small changes in lifestyle can help manage psoriasis to a large extent. These measures include:

• Use mild soap while bathing
• Avoid bathing with warm water
• For excessively dry skin, apply coconut oil
• Quit smoking and alcohol
• Some sun exposure may help psoriasis while excessive exposure will worsen symptoms
• Stress management will reduce psoriasis flare-ups