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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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