Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic treatment for psoriasis has been found to be extremely effective. It
contemplates psoriasis as an immune interceded condition instigated by faulty signals
in the body's immune system.
Homoeopathic medicines are safe and natural with no probability of side effects
and treats psoriasis without using any local ointments. The medicines work towards
impeding the proliferation of skin cells which inevitably alleviates excessive scaling.
Remedies stimulate the body's own healing potential by restoring the balance of
the immune system and countering the genetic predisposition.
The treatment will control the number and severity of lesions, minimize flare ups,
improve your quality of life, reduce disability.
Homeopathic medicines are gentle and easy to take, are regulated by FDA and prepared
according to the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States or Germany.
Psoriasis is an obstinate and chronic disease. There is no shortcut to its cure.
The duration of treatment varies from case to case depending on the following factors:
- Duration of psoriasis.
- Areas affected. Affection of scalp and nails take longer.
- Extent of spread.
- Previous medications (Extensive use of oral cortisone or steroids may delay the
course of treatment.).
- General health and associated diseases.
Most patients observe positive results in about 4 to 9 weeks of treatment, though
the treatment process can take about 1 to 2 years.
Allopathy treatment
Allopathy doctors generally treat in steps based on the severity of the disease,
the extent of the areas involved, the type of psoriasis, or the patient's responsiveness
to initial treatments. This is sometimes called the '1-2-3' approach:
- Medicines are applied to the skin (topical treatment).
- Focuses on light treatments (phototherapy).
- Involves taking medicines, internally (systematic).
Potential disadvantages of allopathic treatment
Over time, affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when corticosteroids
are used. Also, a treatment that works very well in one person may have little effect
in another. Thus, doctors commonly use a trial and error approach to find a treatment
that works, and they may switch treatments periodically if resistance to adverse
reactions occur.
Topical treatments used can palliate mild to moderate psoriasis, i.e. it only suppresses.
They are not recommended for long term or continuous use because of a potential
increased risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. Excessive use of steroidal ointments
can thin the skin and cause white spots, acne, and permanent stretch marks. Abrupt
withdrawl of some topical agents, particulary corticosteroids, can cause an aggressive
recurrence of the psoriasis, known as REBOUND of the condition.
Light therapy, UVB phototherapy, photochemotherapy or PUVA, excimer laser are associated
with nausea, headaches, fatigue, burning and itching. Long term treatment is associated
with squamous cell and melanoma skin cancers. Pregnancy must be avoided for the
majority of these treatments.
The three main traditional systematic treatments are methotrexate, cyelosporine
and retinoids which when used for long periods can cause a number of serious side
effects, including severe liver damage and decreased production of RBC, WBC and
platelets due to bone marrow suppression.
Why homeopathy
Last but not the least, psoriasis is not an external but an internal disorder, arising
out of faulty immune system with genetic predispositions. Needless to say that the
disease is deep seated and calls for well planned deep acting homeopathic medicines.
Allopathic treatment with steroids can suppress the symptoms of the disease but
cannot cure the disease. On the other hand, it is homoeopathic treatment that has
the potential to stimulate body's natural healing capacity and to restore the disturbed
immune system.
Homeopathy has gained a good reputation for curing psoriasis and other chronic skin
diseases. No sticky external applications and no steroids are used. It cures naturally
by balancing one's immunity. Medicines are completely
harmless and can be taken for longer durations very safely. After starting the treatment,
the itching, burning pain gets reduced, eruptions disappear gradually and the patient
feels good in every way. Homeopathy targets the source of the problem with no damaging
side effects.
There are 115 homeopathy medicines which give great relief. However, the correct
choice and the resulting relief is a matter of experience and right judgment on
the part of the doctor. The treatment is decided after thorough case taking of the
patient. Thus remedies are tailor made unlike allopathy in which all patients receive
the same drugs although trade name may be different.
Some of the homeopathic remedies which may be used in a case of psoriasis under
an expert doctor are Sepia officianalis, Arsenicum iodatum, Lycopodium clavatum,
Graphites and so on.
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What is psoriasis
Are you tormented from red scaly patches over your skin that fixes people's eyes
at you causing embarrasment? In that case this could be a symptoms of 'Psoriasis',
a recurring inflammatory unsightly skin condition.
It is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Normally,
new cells take about a month to move from the lowest skin layer where they are produced,
to the outermost layer where they die and flake off. With psoriasis, the entire
life cycle takes only days. As a result, cells build up rapidly, forming thick silvery
scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful.
It affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red and scaly patches to appear
on the skin. The scaly patches called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation
and excessive skin production. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows
and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. It is hypothesized
to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.
Psoriasis is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localized
patches to complete body coverage. fingernails and toenails are frequently affected
and when it comes to joints it is known as psoriatic arthritis.
The course is characterized by remissions and relapses. There are various factors
ranging from climate, stress, infections and injuries that can trigger flare up
within short span of time. On the other hand there are certain factors such as sunlight
that significantly reduces the intensity of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is categorized as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the percentage
of body surface involved and the impact on the patient's quality of life.
How common is psoriasis
It affects between 1 to 2 percent of general population. In USA alone there are
about 5.5 to 6 million people suffering from psoriasis. It affects both sexes equally
and can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between
the ages of 15 and 25 years. A study found that 35 percent of people with psoriasis
could be classified as having moderate to severe psoriasis. Onset before the age
of 40 usually indicates a greater genetic susceptibility and a more severe or recurrent
course.
Effect on the quality of life
The phrase 'the heartbreak of psoriasis' is often used both seriously and ironically
to describe the emotional impact of psoriasis. It may include both the effect of
having a chronic uncomfortable disorder and the social effects of being self conscious
of one's appearance. Living with it can be physically and emotionally challanging.
In addition to its physical outcome on the skin, it can also have a devastating
influence on your emotional, psychological and social well beingh.
Psoriasis has been shown to affect the health-related quality of life to an extent
similar to the effects of other chronic diseases such as depression, myocardial
infarction, hypertension, congestive heart failure or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Depending on the severity and location of psorisis outbreaks, individuals may experience
significant physical discomfort and some disability. Itching and pain can interfere
with basic funcitons, such as self-care, walking and sleep.
Plaques on hands and feet can prevent individuals from working at certain occupations,
playing some sport, and caring for family members or a home. There may also be feelings
that psoriasis has limited the patient's career success because employers did not
understand the nature of the disease.
Patients may also deny themselves enjoyment of leisure activities because of embarrassment
and fear of rejection, and psoriasis often makes patients feel unattractive to the
opposite sex. Psychological distress can lead to significant depression and social
isolation
Cause
Psoriasis is a fairly IDIOSYNCRATIC DISEASE. It is very well understood about what
happens to skin but it is very difficult to say why these changes develop. Although
cold climate and some form of injury can aggravate the problem but these cannot
be labelled as causes of psoriasis.
The precise cause continues to elude the medical fraternity. However, ongoing research
in this field has improved one understanding of this disease to some extent. The
recent discoveries point out that the cause of psoriasis is related to the immune
system, and more specifically, a type of white blood cell called T lymphocyte or
T cell.
Normally, T cells travel throughout the body to detect and fight off foreign substances,
such as virus or bacteria. In people with psoriasis, however, the T cells attack
healthy skin cells by mistake as if to heal a wound or to fight an infection. Overactive
T cells trigger other immune responses that cause an increased production of both
healthy skin cells and more T cells.
What results is an ongoing cycle in which new skin cells move to the outermost layer
of the skin too quickly - in days rather than weeks. Dead skin and white blood cells
cannot slough off quickly enough and build up in thick, scaly patches on the skin's
surface. Thus, psoriasis is an auto immune disorder which does not stop unless homoeopathic
treatment interrupts the above cycle.
Symptoms
These may vary from person to person and may include:
- Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
- Small scaling spots (seen in children).
- Dry, cracked skin that may bleed.
- Blisters with pus.
- Fever in pustular psoriasis.
- Itching, burning, soreness.
- Thickened, pitted or ridged nails.
- Swollen and stiff joints.
- Discomfort and insomnia due to itching.
- Low self esteem and embarrassment because of one's looks.
- Social isolation.
- Suicidal thoughts.
Types
Plaque psoriasis
Most common form; also known as psoriasis vulgaris. It may occur anywhere on the
body, including the genitals and soft tissues inside the mouth.
Nail psoriasis
About 50% of persons with active psoriasis have psoriatic changes in fingernails
and/or toenails. Nail plate is deeply pitted; nail has a yellow to yellow-pink discoloration;
white areas appear under the nail plate; nail plate crumbles in yellowish patches;
and the nail may be entirely lost.
Scalp psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis
This cultivates in children and young adults following a throat (strepto) infection.
It materializes as small dot sized red spots on the chest, arms and legs.
Inverse psoriasis
Mainly affecting the skin in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and around the
genitals. More common in overweight people and is worsened by friction and sweating.
Pustular psoriasis
This appears as tender areas of fiery red skin with white pus filled blisters mainly
on palms and soles. It can also cause fever, chills, severe itching, weight loss
and fatigue.
Erythrodermic psoriasis
It can cover the entire body with a red, peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely.
This can be life threatening because the skin loses its defensive function and may
not be able to safeguard against heat and fluid loss nor preclude harmful bacteria
from entering the body.
Triggers
Psoriasis typically starts or worsens because of a trigger that you may be able
to identify and avoid. Factors that may trigger are:
- Inherited from family.
- Stress, depression.
- Undue sweating.
- Skin injuries like cuts, scrapes, chemical irritation, tattoos, burns, vaccination
and shaving.
- Food allergens.
- A strep infection, upper respiratory viral infection, boils, thrush or HIV.
- Certain medications like lithium, beta blockers, antimalarial drugs and iodides.
- Sunburns.
- Cold and dry weather.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis in terms of causative factors and triggers is also done through case taking
and analysis, as limiting such factors has positive influence upon the outcome of
treatment.
The white silvery scales of psoriasis are very distinctive and guiding features
for diagnosis.
Sometimes a skin biopsy, or scraping may be needed to rule out other disorders and
to confirm the diagnosis. Skin from a biopsy will show clubbed Rete pegs if positive
for psoriasis.
Another sign is that when the plaques are scraped, one can see pinpoint bleeding
from the skin below (Auspitz's sign).
Home remedies
- For mild forms of psoriasis, try a warm bath followed by application of coconut
oil or petroleum jelly. Make sure none of these contain additives, preservatives
or perfumes.
- Sunbathe. Expose areas of inflamed skin, but cover the rest of your body.
- Start a regular exercise or relaxation routine. Allot at least 20 minutes 4 to 5
days a week.
- To help prevent flare-ups, adopt a diet high in raw vegetables, and low in fatty
meats and acidic fruits.