Psoriasis, Proriasis treatment , Resources

Treatments are not the same for everyone they are highly select for the individual. One therapy might work with one patient but not another or a combination of treatments might provide a cure. Sometimes finding the right therapy can be a process of trial and error, hit or miss. Because of the complexity of the various types of Psoriasis affecting patients, categorizing the correct diagnoses and treatment can be difficult. Recently a group of experts from around the world have created a simplified route of analysing how to diagnose, categorize and prescribe a Psoriasis Treatment depending on severity and type. (more…)

There are some tissue salts and herbs that are considered to be natural cures for psoriasis and are used in the treatment of this condition by addressing internal and external symptoms.

Natrium Muriaticum 6C and Kalium Sulphate 6C are among the salts that are widely recognized for the effective treatment of psoriasis because they: (more…)

The following is a list of aggravating factors to avoid if you have psoriasis:

• In approximately 1/3 of people with psoriasis, an injury to the skin (for example a scrape, scratch or bad sunburn), can induce psoriasis in the area of the injury. This is called the “Koebner Phenomenon.”
• Stress
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Infections (e.g. Streptococcal infections)
• Certain drugs. For example; antimalarials, lithium, beta-blockers, antiotensin-converting, enzyme inhibitors, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, iodine, digoxin and clonidine, have also triggered or aggravated psoriasis in certain individuals.

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There are many definitions and symptoms commonly described as “scalp infections”. There are in fact quite a few quite different reasons why your scalp may be sore, itchy, inflamed burning red or infected. If you are like many people with chronic scalp issues – it may be driving you completely up the wall and not knowing what it is or how to treat the problem effectively after many unsuccessful attempts to eliminate it can make it seem far worse – like you are never going to get to the bottom of the problem. Well that need no longer be so! It can be simple to diagnose and treat it now and for good. (more…)

Scalp psoriasis can lead to redness, inflammation, and hair loss. The usual treatment is to use shampoo for psoriasis. But does it work? In this article, you will find out what kind of shampoo to buy.
The most common ingredient in this shampoo is coal tar. It is effective against mild psoriasis. It has shown that it can decelerate the proliferation of skin cells and restore the skin’s appearance. Furthermore, it decreases the inflammation, itching and scaling of psoriasis. However, you should be aware of its dangers when you use. (more…)

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. This skin disease is characterized by inflammation and scaling due to overactive outer layer of the skin. This layer starts to produce cells faster than normal and collects on the surface leading to scaling.

Cutting across all age groups, the patients suffer major emotional distress, pain in the joints and continuous discomfort. The major symptoms are reddening, thickening of the skin patches, itching, burning and scales formation. The patches at the joints may crack and ooze. There are many body parts which are affected – elbows, knees, back, and scalp, soles of feet, fingernails and toes. (more…)

If you suspect a member of your family, a close friend or you yourself suffer from psoriasis, it is useful to be able to recognise the symptoms of psoriasis so that you can get the right kind of medical treatment that is required to control the different kinds of psoriasis manifestations that occur.

If you see that someone is suffering from psoriasis, you can examine the affected area and do some research on the internet to help them find some remedies that will help to reduce the itching, redness, scaly skin and other, sometimes unsightly symptoms. You may want to ask your dermatologist or doctor for a list of symptoms that the disease has. (more…)

It’s hard to diagnose scalp psoriasis and/or make the distinction between seborrhea dermatitis or dandruff when there is very little Psoriasis on the rest of the body. It requires a closer look at the nails, knees, and elbows to see if there are any signs of developing Psoriasis. Often, it will be accompanied with psoriasis in the gluteus fold of the buttocks, but if not, diagnose of scalp psoriasis is that much harder. (more…)

Psoriasis is a bothersome condition and to complicate matters, it can not only show up on your body but also your scalp. Scalp psoriasis is something which affects more than 50% of those who have psoriasis. It varies from what seems to be dandruff flakes to red scaly lesions which can run down the hairline, to the forehead, ears, or even down the face. Usually these scaly layers of dead skin cells result in a lot of itchiness and a feeling of tightness on the scalp. Itching the area only worsens the situation as it can cause bleeding and can lead to embarrassing situations as the flaking of skin is akin to dandruff. (more…)

Topical (skin applied) medications include topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogue creams (Dovonex), topical retinoids (Tazorac), moisturizers, topical immunomodulators (tacrolimus and pimecrolimus), coal tar, anthralin, and others.

Topical corticosteroids (steroids, such as hydrocortisone) are very useful and often the first-line treatment for limited or small areas of psoriasis. These come in many preparations, including sprays, liquid, creams, gels, ointments, and mousses. Steroids come in many different strengths, including stronger ones are used for elbows, knees, and tougher skin areas and milder ones for areas like the face, underarms, and groin. (more…)