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Psoriasis Treatment or
Cure?...
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QUESTION:
Is it possible based on conventional
medical advice and treatment or by using
alternative therapies, to effect a cure or a reasonable degree of
regression for psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an autoimmune problem,
a dysfunction of the body's metabolism, similar to
that which occurs in arthritis
(psoriasis is often associated with arthritis) so it seems
a cure for psoriasis is as probable as rubbing snake oil onto a
swollen joint and expecting a cure from it for arthritis!
A "cure" for psoriasis simply does not
exist!
Any
treatment, medical or
alternative,
for psoriasis must first address the imbalance that has occurred in the immune
system before lasting benefits can occur. This applies whether using
recognised main stream medical lotions and creams or using any of the so-called
"miracle treatment" and "magic cure-all potions".
The purpose of this
psoriasis
information site is to collate and present to you, factual information on
medical and alternative treatments in a form that will allow you to make an
informed decision before you start spending your hard earned money trying the
endless "miracle" treatments offered by commercial interests and drug companies
for psoriasis.
Read on for more
psoriasis information.
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Definition of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by red scaly patches. There is
a rapid increase in cell turnover within these patches resulting in scaling of
the skin. The condition often runs in families and the possibility of genetic
factors may play a part in inheriting psoriasis. Psoriasis is non-infectious
and cannot be caught or passed on by contact with someone who has psoriasis.
Incidence
2% of the UK population suffer from psoriasis which is visibly apparent. 5% of
the population have psoriasis which is detectable upon close inspection of the
skin. Psoriasis is found in all races but is often more apparent and occurs more
commonly in cultures
exposed to less sun.
Age and Sex
It commonly occurs in men and women at any stage in their lives and affects
males and females equally. Psoriasis is not common in childhood and early
teens. Normally psoriasis first presents in late teens and early adulthood.
Causes and effects
Many
factors may trigger a bout of psoriasis in a susceptible individual, although the exact cause of
psoriasis is not known at this stage. Throat infections can cause flare-ups particularly in
children. Skin injury may result in psoriasis outbreaks 5 or 6 weeks later at
the injury site. Stress is also a factor in the flare-up of psoriasis for many
individuals.
Although a few individuals
may notice some aggravation to psoriasis lesions from exposure to the sun, the
sun does seem to help improve the condition for most sufferers.
Psoriasis may be
aggravated by alcohol but the role alcohol plays is uncertain. Some people
believe that psoriasis may be aggravated by diet or improved by diet.
However no apparent connection between psoriasis and diet has been
scientifically established although much anecdotal evidence exists. The
anecdotal evidence would suggest that diet does play a vital part in the
treatment and elimination of psoriasis.
Within the epidermis, (the outer layers of the skin) the
cells move up on a continual basis and are constantly being cast off. In a
normal individual this process takes between 3 and 4 weeks. However, for an
individual suffering from psoriasis the rate of cell cast off is substantially
increased. The process of cell shedding may be as short as 3 or 4 days. The
result is a build up of scale on the surface of the skin waiting to be shed off.
Read the rest of this psoriasis report and
others inside the
website.
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