Can psoriasis lead to arthritis?
Can you think of a disease that ranks as high as cancer in terms of its impact on the patient’s quality of life? The answer is psoriasis. It is an autoimmune disorder that results in the flaking off of skin faster than normal, giving rise to eruptions all over the body. These eruptions often itch and ooze.
Watching your skin start to look scaly and covered with red patches can be an ultimate nightmare. But in reality, is it just the skin that gets affected? Let’s find out.
According to the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), over 125 million people have some form of psoriasis skin disease worldwide. It commonly affects individuals between 15 to 35 years of age, with men being affected twice as much as women. Psoriasis significantly impairs the quality of life of the patients and their families resulting in physical, emotional, and social burdens.
The cause of psoriasis is the rapid build-up of skin cells that results in scaly skin. In most cases, people inherit genes that make them more likely to develop psoriasis. Did you know that according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), approximately 2% to 3% of people with the gene develop the condition?
Other psoriasis symptoms; apart from redness, inflammation, and scaling include:
- dry skin that may crack and start to bleed
- soreness around the patch
- whitish-silver scales or plaques on the red patches
- itching and burning sensations around affected areas
- pitted and thick nails
- painful, swollen joints
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Did you know that psoriasis can even lead to arthritis? According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriatic arthritis affects about 30% of people with psoriasis.
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have a psoriasis skin disease. In most cases, people develop psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. But in some cases, the joint problems can begin before skin patches and scaling appear. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any part of the body, including fingertips and spine; and can range from relatively mild to severe in intensity. In both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, disease flares or severity may alternate with periods of remission. The signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis often resemble rheumatoid arthritis symptoms (RA). Both cause bone joints to become painful, swollen, and warm to the touch. It is therefore imperative to consult a specialist for an effective and timely treatment.
As psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder, homeopathic medicine helps in correcting and boosting the immune system. Homeopathic medicine for immunity stimulates the body’s own immune system to defend and heal itself.
Homeopathy for psoriasis offers a holistic approach where the root cause of the problem is identified and rectified. Homeopathy provides a customized treatment plan for each patient depending on his/her case history and temperament, thus addressing the underlying issue resulting in long-term relief. It not only treats the disease from its root but also improves the patient’s overall quality of life. A study published in The Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology reported that psoriasis patients experienced significant improvement in their quality of life and reduction in the symptoms of psoriasis with homeopathic treatment.
At Dr Batra’s®, our expert homeopaths have treated over 1.41 lakhs of skin patients successfully over the last 35 years. We have a 94.3% success rate in treating skin disorders, as authenticated by the American Quality Assessors. For more insight on our skincare treatment visit: https://www.drbatras.com/skin-treatment-at-dr-batras.
We offer customized and comprehensive skin solutions based on the ailment and patient temperament with the goodness of homeopathy. These are combined with our advanced scientific diagnostic technology. To understand your skin and for best treatment outcomes, it is imperative to seek the guidance of a professional homeopathic doctor. To book an appointment: https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment
