In todays world, dealing and living with an Autoimmune condition i.e psoriasis is actually a challenging issue ,its not a skin condition but its an autoimmune disorder ,on an average around 2-3% of the total population globally are affected ,but every problem has its solution .
Here we are providing remedies for making psoriasis a manageable condition to lead a normal healthy life.
UNDERSTANDING PSORIASIS
- It is an Autoimmune disorder.
- Due to this disorder, skin cells start multiplying at a faster rate than normal and this leads to formation of raised red patches commonly known as PLAQUE.
- It can occur on any of the body part but usually elbows, face and lower back is usually affected
- psoriasis is a non contagious disorder .
TYPES OF PSORIASIS
- Plaque psoriasis
- Guttate psoriasis
- Inverse psoriasis
- Erythrodermic psoriasis
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Red patchy skin, with silver scales
- Itching, burning with soreness
- Dry or crack skin which can lead to bleeding
- Stiffness of joint(psoriatic arthritis)
These are usual symptoms being encountered but these symptoms may get aggrevate due to stress, infections, or medication.
TREATMENT
1.TOPICAL TREATMENT-
- CORTICOSTEROID-Its application may reduce inflammation and itching.
- SALICYLIC ACID-Its application can lead to improvement in skin texture.
- RETINOIDS-Its application helps in encouraging new cell growth.
2.PHOTOTHERAPY-
- Controlled exposure of UV light on the plaques can reduce the cell turnover.
- UVB therapy, PUVA are most widely used laser therapy .
3.MEDICATION-
- Doctors might prescribe oral or injected medications such as cyclosporine, or acitretin depending on the skin condition .
4.BIOLOGICS-
- This therapy is specifically designed to block specific parts of immune system involved in Psoriasis.
- Biologics have transformed many cases of severe psoriasis into manageable condition .
