5 Things to Know About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is more than skin deep. According to a research study by JAMA Dermatology Journal, people with psoriasis are at a high risk of diabetes, ulcers, psoriatic arthritis, heart disease, and obesity. There are more than 125 million people or nearly of the world's population, both men and women, who endure the symptoms of psoriasis.
If you’re suffering from psoriasis disease, then you have something in common with Kim Kardashian West; who is very vocal about her struggles with the ailment. Psoriasis disease causes uncomfortable, inflamed, itchy, cracked, and bleeding skin lesions.
Additionally, immune system abnormalities that cause psoriasis disease, can damage other parts and cause painful joints. Patients who receive aggressive psoriasis therapy are also at risk of certain types of cancer. Psoriasis patients are embarrassed, humiliated, and tend to hide their skin. Although millions of people are affected by psoriasis, this chronic skin condition is still misunderstood. Let’s understand some important facts about psoriasis skin disease.
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- Psoriasis is not just a rash. Psoriasis causes flaky, red, itchy skin that can resemble a rash, but it’s more than a typical dry skin disease. It’s actually a type of autoimmune disease, meaning the body cannot differentiate between healthy cells and foreign bodies. As a result, the body attacks its own organs and cells. In the case of psoriasis skin disease, this attack causes an increase in the production of new skin cells. Therefore, dry and scaly patches form as “skin cells build up” on the body surface.
- Plaque psoriasis is the most common type, characterized by raised, red patches of dry skin cells. There are also other types with distinct skin lesions: scalp psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis in sensitive areas, and nail psoriasis. In addition, up to 30 percent of people living with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis. This type of psoriasis causes arthritis symptoms like joint inflammation, along with skin irritation.
- Psoriasis symptoms are often confused with skin eczema or atopic dermatitis. Psoriasis skin lesions, typically have sharp borders and thicker scales than atopic dermatitis. As per a Michigan Health study, patients who have atopic dermatitis, usually experience the psoriasis symptoms in early childhood. It’s often associated with allergic reactions due to asthma, seasonal allergies, and food sensitivities. Compared to psoriasis, atopic dermatitis tends to be itchier, less defined, and present on the face and body folds, near the arms and legs. However, psoriasis Vulgaris or other psoriasis types cause skin lesions on different areas of the body.
- A stressful professional life can definitely lead one’s psoriasis skin condition to flare up. Other triggers include skin injuries, infections, excessive sunlight, smoking, and even alcohol consumption. For those living with the condition, it’s important to recognize your triggers and take steps to protect your skin. However the psoriasis skin condition is not infectious and it cannot be transferred from one person to another, through physical contact.
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- Psoriasis is an unpredictable disease that can develop on any part of the body, but the most common areas include the scalp, knees, elbows, hands, feet, and other sensitive areas. Facial psoriasis can also develop, but it’s rare in comparison to other parts of the body. When the psoriasis disease occurs on the face, it usually develops along with the hairline areas — eyebrows, beard, and the skin between the nose and the upper lip.
- Psoriasis develops during adult years According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, the average onset of this skin disease is between 15 and 35 years, and it affects men and women, equally. Only about 10 to 15 percent of people with psoriasis disease are diagnosed before the age of 10.
- Even though the severity of psoriasis varies from person to person; the good news is that 80% of people have a mild form of the disease, while only 20% have moderate to severe psoriasis. Severe psoriasis occurs when the disease covers more than 5 percent of the body’s surface area.
- Cold weather can cause dryness of the skin and trigger the psoriasis disorder. But here’s where things get complicated; many individuals spend more time indoors during the winter months to protect themselves from the cold. This limits an individual’s exposure to the sun. Sunlight provides an ample amount of UVB (B ultraviolet) and natural vitamin D, which have been proven to prevent or ease psoriasis flare-ups. So, while the cold may be harmful to your skin, it’s important to get some sunlight exposure.
Prevention is always better than cure. If you suspect you are developing symptoms of psoriasis, be sure to consult your healthcare professional and evaluate your skin health.
Homeopathic Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder; homeopathy helps to build immunity and improves the patient’s health-related quality of life. Homeopathic medications take into account triggering factors of psoriasis, such as seasonal infections and stress that can aggravate the skin disease. Psoriasis treatment in homeopathy also controls the progression of the disease and reduces the intensity of the complaints.
At Dr Batra’s®, we have treated more than 25,000 cases of psoriasis with a comprehensive homeopathic treatment. Moreover, Dr Batra’s® has achieved a 90% success rate for treating psoriasis, as authenticated by the American Quality Accessors. Book an appointment with us at https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment and let our homeopathic doctor guide you towards the most effective psoriasis treatment.
