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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised,
red, scaly patches to appear on the skin.Psoriasis is associated with
other serious health conditions, such as diabetes &
heart disease.
being itchy
How do I get psoriasis ?
Skin cells grow at abnormally fast rate
Psoriasis Lesions
Important PointsMen and women develop psoriasis at equal rates.Psoriasis is not contagious.Psoriasis often develops between the ages of 15 and 35, but it can develop at any age. Psoriatic arthritis usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50.One out of three people with psoriasis report having a relative with psoriasis.
How is psoriasis diagnosed?No Special Blood Tests or Tools.Examination by Dermatologist.Biopsy Psoriasis skin looks Thicker and Inflamed compared to Eczema.Family History
What type of psoriasis?1. Plaque Psoriasis2. Guttate3. Inverse4. Pustular5. Erythrodermic 1
2 3 4 5
Where does psoriasis show up?
How severe is psoriasis?
MILD
MODERATE
SEVERE
Topical TreatmentsTopical Corticosteroids (Clobetasol)Vitamin-D Analogues (Calcipotriene)AnthralinTopical Retinoids (Tazarotene)Calcineurin inhibitors (Tacrolimus & Pimecrolimus)Salicylic acid (OTC)Coal tarMoisturizers
Light Therapy (phototherapy)SunlightUVB phototherapyNarrow band UVB therapyGoeckerman therapyPhotochemotherapy or psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA)Excimer laser
Oral or injected medicationsRetinoids (Acitretin)MethotrexateCyclosporineBiologics (Etanercept, Infliximab)Experimental medications (A3 adenosine receptor agonists)
Ways to Treat Psoriasis Symptoms at Home
Dietary supplementsMoisture EverywhereNo Dyes or PerfumesFrom the Kitchen (soy, nuts, chocolate, and cranberries)Bath with Epsom salt, Mineral oil, Milk, or Olive oilNo One Answer
Latest Ayurvedic TreatmentConsumption of Medicated Ghee for 90 days.Detoxifying, by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana), followed by medicated buttermilk dripping overhead & pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud.Herbal Concoctions
ReferencesThe National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Website (https://psoriasis.org)
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Access Date : 24.08.2015