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PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a persistent skin disease that got its name from the Greek word for "itch." The skin becomes inflamed, producing red, thickened areas with silvery scales; most often on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
It is caused due to abnormal increase in the epidermal proliferation due to excessive division of cells in the basal layer and shorter cell cycle time. The course of the disease is unpredictable; the disease is known to be a chronic one with exacerbations and remissions. People often notice new spots 10 to 14 days after the skin is cut, scratched, rubbed, or severely sunburned. Psoriasis can also be activated by infections,

such as strep throat, and by certain medicines. Flare-ups sometimes occur in the winter, as a result of dry skin and lack of sunlight. The basic cause for the disease, however, remains unknown.

Types of Psoriasis
Psoriasis comes in many forms. Each differs in severity, duration, location, and in the shape and pattern of the scales.
The most common form begins with little red bumps. Gradually these grow larger and scales form. While the top scales flake off easily and often, scales below the surface stick together. When they are removed, the tender, exposed skin bleeds. These small red areas then grow, sometimes becoming quite large.
Elbows, knees, groin and genitals, arms, legs, palms and soles, scalp and face, body folds and nails are the areas most commonly affected by psoriasis. It will often appear in the same place on both sides of the body.
Nails with psoriasis have tiny pits on them. Nails may loosen, thicken or crumble and are difficult to treat.

Inverse psoriasis occurs in the armpit, under the breast and in skin folds around the groin, buttocks, and genitals.
Guttate psoriasis usually affects children and young adults. It often shows up after a sore throat, with many small, red, drop-like, scaly spots appearing on the skin. It often clears up by itself in weeks or a few months.

How can Homeopathy Help?

Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis does not advocate the use of creams, shampoos, lotions and ointments. Usually, the treatment involves detailed case history and prescription of a medicine to be taken orally. The results are slow, but sure, and vary from case to case. In case complications like arthropathies have occurred, limited relief can be offered for the joints, but skin troubles are lessened. Patience is of utmost need.

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