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PSORIASIS AND HOMEOPATHY FACTS 1. Psoriasis is a persistent skin disorder in
which there are red, thickened areas with silvery scales, most often on the
scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Some cases, of psoriasis are so mild
that people don’t know they have it. Severe psoriasis may cover large areas
of the body.. 2. Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot
be passed from one person to another, but it is most likely to occur in
members of the same family. 3. The cause is unknown. However, recent
discoveries point to an abnormality in the functioning of special white cells
(T-Cells) which trigger inflammation and the immune response in the skin.
Because of the inflammation, the skin grows too rapidly. Normally, the skin
replaces itself in about 30 days, but in psoriasis, the process speeds up and
replaces the skin in three to four days, and the signs of psoriasis develop. 5. Types of Psoriasis : Psoriasis comes in
many forms. Each differs in severity, duration, location, shape, and pattern
of the scales. The most common form, called plaque psoriasis, begins with
little red bumps. Gradually, these become larger, and scales form. While the
top scales flake off easily and often, scales below the surface stick
together. These small red areas can enlarge. Scalp, elbows, knees, legs,
arms, genitals, nails, palms, and soles are the areas most commonly affected
by psoriasis. It will often appear in the same place on both sides of the
body. Scalp psoriasis may be mistaken for dandruff. Nails with psoriasis frequently
have tiny pits in them. Nails may loosen, thicken, or crumble, and are
difficult to treat. People with psoriasis may have symptoms of arthritis 6. Dermatologists diagnose psoriasis by
examining the skin, nails, and scalp. If the diagnosis is in doubt, a skin
biopsy may be helpful.
§ Moisturizing
creams and lotions loosen scales and help control itching. Special diets have
not been successful in treating psoriasis, except in isolated cases.
Treatment is based on a patient’s health, age, lifestyle, and the severity of
the psoriasis. Different types of treatments and several visits to your
dermatologist may be needed. § The
goal is to reduce inflammation and to control shedding of the skin.Your
dermatologist may prescribe medications to apply on the skin containing
cortisone compounds, synthetic vitamin D analogues, retinoids (vitamin A
derivative), tar, or anthralin, methotrexate etc. These may be used in
combination with natural sunlight or ultraviolet light. The more severe forms
of psoriasis may require oral or injectable medications with or without light
treatment. § Sunlight
exposure helps the majority of people with psoriasis but it must be used
cautiously. § Something
special about use of steroids(cortisone) told by skin specialist is —
Cortisone is a medication that reduces inflammation. Cortisone creams,
ointments, and lotions may clear the skin temporarily and control the
condition in many patients. Side effects of the stronger cortisone
preparations include thinning of the skin, dilated blood vessels, bruising,
and skin color changes. Stopping these medications suddenly may result in a
flare-up of the disease. After many months of treatment, the psoriasis may
become resistant to the steroid preparations. § First
of all, aim is not to allay the symptoms or to treat the disease as such, but
to treat the individual suffering from psoriasis. A thorough case
history is taken considering his present complaints, past medical
history, hereditary tendencies, desires and aversions in food, drink,
temperature and weather, his mental status-during illness and otherwise
etc. After analysis of the information obtained, a homeopathic remedy
is started to boost his immune system so as enhance the self healing powers
of the body. § Few
close photographs of the lesions at an interval of 3 to 4 months may prove
helpful to make a thorough comparison of the improvements while treatment is
going on. § It
is difficult to predict the time needed to cure but “lesions should start
appearing less intensely and less frequently” is a sure sign of diminishing
disease activity and better repair processes of the body. § Patient
already on strong allopathic medicines, especially steroids are advised to
start the homeopathic treatment side by side. When improvements are
significant enough, they are advised to gradually withdraw allopathic medicines. Improvement in other associated problems is also
indirect sign of better self healing powers of the body. Normalization
of stool, appetite and stamina is also a sign of improving health.  Copyright
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