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Tips To Prevent Psoriasis
Psoriasis treatment in ayurveda
According to ayurveda Psoriasis is the vitiation of Vata and
Kapha . The basic pathological changes taking place in the system
due to the accumulation of low potency poisons as a result of
Irregular food habits, consumption of foodstuffs that have
opposite quality (Eg: milk with fish) etc . Excessive intake of
yogurt, black gram, seafood, sour and salted items etc can
activate the pathogenesis. Alcohol and tobacco consumption will
act as a catalyst . Ayurveda trust on the effect of stress in the
pathogenesis of Psoriasis.
Treatment accoding to ayurveda aims at the elimination of toxins
from the body . It is achieved by "Panchakarma" treatments
internal medication
A strict diet regime has to be followed during the
entire treatment period and it is better to continue as
vegetarian. Yogurt, black gram, chilies and salted thing have to
be restricted. It is better to avoid refrigerated/chilled foods.
Psoriatic must keep a state of mental calmness.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin disease that usually contains raised, red
patches covered with a build-up of dead skin cells. There are
different forms of psoriasis (including plaque, guttate, inverse,
pustular and erythrodermic). Psoriasis can also affect different
areas of the body (including scalp psoriasis, genital psoriasis,
psoriasis on the face, psoriasis on the hands and feet and
psoriasis of the nails).
Usually people have only one type of psoriasis at a time.
Sometimes psoriasis can change from one form of psoriasis to
another. It is most likely to appear on the scalp, knees, elbows
or torso, but it can develop anywhere on the body. Psoriasis is
not infectious and cannot be caught from another person.
People suffering from psoriasis may develop psoriatic arthritis.
It is similar to rheumatoid arthritis, but not as severe. It may
affect the fingers, toes, neck, lower back, knees and ankles. In
severe cases, it can cause irreversible damage to joints.
SCALP PSORIASIS
About fifty percent of people suffering from psoriasis develop
scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis is caused by the body producing
too many skin cells on the scalp, resulting in red lesions covered
with a white scale (made up of dead skin cells). In extreme cases
of scalp psoriasis, thick plaques can cover the scalp and cause
hair loss.
What Causes Psoriasis?
The exact cause of psoriasis is not known. It seems that the
immune system speeds up the growth of new skin cells, so that the
skin cells pile up. Often, there is something that triggers the
immune system to act in this way and the resulting psoriasis. Some
of the triggers that can cause psoriasis are:
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Stress;
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Injury to the skin;
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Infection;
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Reaction to drugs;
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Vaccinations;
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Sunburn;
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Scratches;
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Weather;
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Diet;
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Allergies.
Symptoms of Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis. People
suffering from plaque psoriasis will develop 'lesions' on their
skin, which are covered by a white scale (from dead skin cells).
The skin will also be itchy.
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