Psoriasis Homeopathy
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes redness and irritation of the skin. Most people with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Psoriasis is very common. Anyone can get it, but it most commonly begins between ages 15 and 35. It is not contagious Psoriasis seems to be passed down through families. Doctors think it probably occurs when the body’s immune system mistakes healthy cells for dangerous substances.
Usually, skin cells grow deep in the skin and rise to the surface about once a month. In persons with psoriasis, this process is too fast. Dead skin cells build up on the skin’s surface.
The following may trigger an attack of psoriasis or make the condition more difficult to treat:
Bacteria or viral infections, including strep throat and upper? respiratory infections
Dry air or dry skin
Injury to the skin, including cuts, burns, and insect bites
Some medicines, including antimalaria drugs, beta-blockers, and lithium
Stress
Too little sunlight
Too much sunlight (sunburn)
Too much alcohol
In general, psoriasis may be severe in people who have a weakened immune system. This may include persons who have:
AIDS
Autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
Cancer chemotherapy
Some people with psoriasis may also have arthritis, a condition known as psoriatic arthritis.
Symptoms:
Psoriasis can appear suddenly or slowly. Many times, it goes away and then comes back multiple times.
Symptoms include:
Irritated, red, flaky patches of skin
Most often seen on the elbows, knees, and middle of the body
Red patches may appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp
The skin may be:
Itchy
Dry and covered with silver, flaky skin (scales)
Pink-red in color (like the color of salmon)
Raised and thick
Other symptoms may include:
Genital lesions in males
Joint pain or aching
Nail changes, including thick nails, yellow-brown nails, dents in the nail, and nail lifts off from the skin
underneath
Severe dandruff on the scalp
Psoriasis may affect any or all parts of the skin. There are five main types of psoriasis:
Erythrodermic — The skin redness is very intense and covers a large area.
Guttate — Small, pink-red spots appear on the skin.
Inverse — Skin redness and irritation occurs in the armpits, groin, and in between overlapping skin.
Plaque — Thick, red patches of skin are covered by flaky, silver-white scales. This is the most common type of psoriasis.
Pustular — White blisters are surrounded by red, irritated skin.