Combination of treatment plans for severe psoriasis

We live in a world where intelligence is judged by your marks and beauty is judged by your skin. While the former statement is idiotic, the latter is downright cruel. Effects of any type of skin condition are more than one might contemplate. It drains you mentally, takes away your confidence and you may lose some opportunities along the way because of it. Today we take a look at a very common skin disorder--Psoriasis.

What is psoriasis all about?

Psoriasis causes the skin to flake and scale, exerting a dramatic physical and psychological toll on those affected. It is also believed that the condition may be more than just skin deep. Growing evidence suggests psoriasis is also linked to a number of health problems. Out of the affected lot, 10 to 15% of people also have problems with arthritis. Many have problems with being overweight. It is proven that psoriasis is a condition that is worsened by alcohol and certain medications. And we also know that it can affect inflammation throughout the body, including even in the heart.

Doctors claim psoriasis is an inflammatory disease with a genetic link, so those genes attacking the skin may also be attacking other organs of the body. This does not happen in all the patients so that needs to be evaluated carefully. This skin condition may exist in tandem with other conditions as well as is the case of psoriasis arthritis.

Now, let us discover multiple treatment options out there.

Conventional treatment

The good news is there are many effective approaches available. Charity begins at home and you might want to learn about a few tips that you can implement. Keep your skin moisturized at all times. Use moisturizers or a humidifier to keep the air around you moist. Avoiding harsh soaps and detergents may serve you well. Strictly avoid smoking, injuries and alcohol consumption at all times. Read more.

More often than not you would need a proper medication even if you apply all the home remedies. The most common treatment method is the application of topical solutions. They are applied to the affected regions and help in reducing mild to moderate psoriasis. Potential side-effects include skin discolouration, skin thinning, unusual hair growth, just to name a few. People who do not respond well to creams, are prescribed with oral or injected medications. These show effects pretty quick and are quite powerful. Their quantities must be checked with the doctor as an inadequate amount may lead to certain side-effects such as high blood pressure, joint pains, muscle twitching and many more.

Light therapy is another very effective method in which ultraviolet or natural light is concentrated on the influenced parts which will kill the overactive white blood cells that are attacking the healthy skin cells causing faster cell growth.

Take precaution as overexposure to the light may cause skin burns and rashes.

How about something more natural and side-effect free? Try homeopathy!

Role of homeopathy

Homeopathy deals with chronic skin conditions like psoriasis in the best way. Homeopathy digs deep in determining the fundamental cause and then goes on to exterminate it. Countless patients have recommended homeopathy to treat psoriasis. Each patient is unique and homeopathy provides tailor-made homeopathic medicine for psoriasis, for each individual. At Dr Batra's®, patients are given remedies made out of natural substances. Why don’t you book an appointment and see for yourself?