Psoriasis, Proriasis treatment , Resources

Psoriasis is a painful skin disease that affects more than seven million Americans. See how UAB is helping so many who suffer with this skin disorder.

This video about one man’s healing treatment at the Dead Sea in August of 2007.

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What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects 2% of the population. About 10% of those who have psoriasis may eventually develop an arthritis which is, as part of the course of the psoriatic skin condition, called psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic destructive arthritic condition, which, if left untreated, may eventually lead to joint destruction. Psoriatic arthritis is thought to be an autoimmune process, in which the body mounts an immunogenic response against self, which results in widespread inflammation and destruction. Read the rest of this entry »

Psoriatic arthritis is termed as a chronic disease. It is common among most people across the globe. The disease is usually characterized via inflammation of the skin and joints. The inflammation of the skin is medically termed as psoriasis and inflammation of the joints is known as arthritis.

This disease is very common among people between the ages of 40 and 60. Both males and females are affected equally by this disease. It is believed that the skin disease or psoriasis occur separately from the joint pain or the arthritis. Read the rest of this entry »

It is estimated that about 2 percent of all the Caucasian population in the United States suffer from a skin disease called psoriasis. An area of inflammation that appears raised, red and scaly characterizes psoriasis. The areas commonly affected with psoriasis are the scalp, tips of elbows and knees. This could also appear around the areas of the anus and genital areas. It is observed that 10 percent of people with psoriasis develop the associated joint disease commonly known as psoriatic arthritis. Additionally, about 30 percent of people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis similarly exhibits the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. However, this type of arthritis is related with the psoriasis of adjacent skin and nails.

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Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes swelling in the joints and can result in considerable pain and also scaly patches on the skin. It is linked to the skin condition psoriasis and can also cause problems with other parts of the body, such as the scalp, elbows and knees. It has also been known to be the cause of lesions on the finger and toenails. Another symptom is pain and swelling in the joints and swelling in the toes and fingers.

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Psoriatic arthritis treatment drugs come in several categories. There are the nonsteroidal drugs that combat inflammation, commonly known as NSAIDs. There are the anti-rheumatic drugs that modify the disease, commonly known as DMARDs, and there’s also the biologics made from animal or human proteins. In addition to these, there are a number of natural, or alternative remedies that have known success in some people. Read the rest of this entry »

Psoriatic arthritis develops in 5 to 40% of patients with psoriasis. Prevalence is increased in patients with AIDS. This arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints of children and adults with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of thick, red skin to form on certain areas of your body. It also affects tissues surrounding the joints including tendons and ligaments. It may cause a swelling of the whole digit called sausage finger or toe. Read the rest of this entry »