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Psoriasis is one of the most common
diseases treated by dermatologists in the US.
Current medical studies indicate
that Psoriasis is possibly caused by liver dysfunction and may
also be related to immune system functions. Generally what occurs
is that patches of inflamed red skin called plaques characterize
the most symptoms. The most visible symptoms are usually itching,
limited joint mobility and pain in and around the affected area.
In the past ten years we have learned
that the rash we see in psoriasis is a result of a disorder in
the immune system. Normally immune system attacks cancers and
infections which attempt to invade the body. In psoriasis certain
immune system cells, called T cells, become over activated -
and this results in changes in the skin and joints.
Psoriasis can begin at any age.
It usually starts with scaly red patches appearing on the scalp,
knees and/or elbows. The best initial diagnosis is by a trained
medical practitioner who can do a biopsy of the troubled area
and examine it under a microscope.
Many alternative therapies for dealing
with Psoriasis are available and are widely publicized. These
include the use of soaps with high salt content, purging liver
treatments, ultra violet light therapies and many different topical
lotions.
In the past many psoriasis treatments
focused on cortisone treatments and were also very vitamin D
intensive.
The American Academy
of Dermatology suggests the following steps for psoriasis patients:
a) Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen
with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.
b) If you are going to be in the
sun for more than 20 minutes, make sure you wear sunscreen every
day.
c) Sunscreen usually takes 30 minutes
to protect the skin so make sure that you apply the sunscreen
at least 30 minutes before going outdoors.
d) Reapply the sunscreen every two
hours.
e) Don't forget to wear sunglasses
that filter UVA and UVB rays.
At the present time there is no
known cure for psoriasis. However, due to intensive medical research
there are effective treatments that will assist in providing
fast relief. Psoriasis patients are often instructed to stay
away froma alcohol as that will only dry the skin further.
Nutritional supplements that assist
in hydrating the skin are fish oil, flax seed oil and borage
oil.
A greater understanding of some
of the cellular factors that contribute to psoriasis are offering
new hope for patients.
One topical skin lotion that has
been very effective in providing fast psoriasis relief Psoriaway.
This is a topical cream combining natural moisturizers, coal
tar, aloe Vera, blended in a unique formula to make this product
extremely soothing and effective in dealing with a psoriasis
outbreak. Psoriaway has been tested in nursing homes, in the
medical field and in the retail market with exciting and immediate
results.
None of these treatments have been
proven conclusively effective in entirely removing the symptoms
of psoriasis forever. However Psoriaway's unique ingredients
and history offer hope and promise.
The current statistics indicate
that roughly 2% of the population will have this skin disease.
About the author: Fred Duckworth is the webmaster for http://www.fastpsoriasisrelief.com.
He writes a regular newsletter of skin treatments and is an avid
health enthusiast.
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