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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised,

red, scaly patches to appear on the skin.Psoriasis is associated with

other serious health conditions, such as diabetes &

heart disease.

being itchy

How do I get psoriasis ?

Skin cells grow at abnormally fast rate

Psoriasis Lesions

Important PointsMen and women develop psoriasis at equal rates.Psoriasis is not contagious.Psoriasis often develops between the ages of 15 and 35, but it can develop at any age. Psoriatic arthritis usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50.One out of three people with psoriasis report having a relative with psoriasis.

How is psoriasis diagnosed?No Special Blood Tests or Tools.Examination by Dermatologist.Biopsy Psoriasis skin looks Thicker and Inflamed compared to Eczema.Family History

What type of psoriasis?1. Plaque Psoriasis2. Guttate3. Inverse4. Pustular5. Erythrodermic 1

2 3 4 5

Where does psoriasis show up?

How severe is psoriasis?

MILD

MODERATE

SEVERE

Topical TreatmentsTopical Corticosteroids (Clobetasol)Vitamin-D Analogues (Calcipotriene)AnthralinTopical Retinoids (Tazarotene)Calcineurin inhibitors (Tacrolimus & Pimecrolimus)Salicylic acid (OTC)Coal tarMoisturizers

Light Therapy (phototherapy)SunlightUVB phototherapyNarrow band UVB therapyGoeckerman therapyPhotochemotherapy or psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA)Excimer laser

Oral or injected medicationsRetinoids (Acitretin)MethotrexateCyclosporineBiologics (Etanercept, Infliximab)Experimental medications (A3 adenosine receptor agonists)

Ways to Treat Psoriasis Symptoms at Home

Dietary supplementsMoisture EverywhereNo Dyes or PerfumesFrom the Kitchen (soy, nuts, chocolate, and cranberries)Bath with Epsom salt, Mineral oil, Milk, or Olive oilNo One Answer

Latest Ayurvedic TreatmentConsumption of Medicated Ghee for 90 days.Detoxifying, by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana), followed by medicated buttermilk dripping overhead & pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud.Herbal Concoctions

ReferencesThe National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Website (https://psoriasis.org)

Access Date : 24.08.2015http://www.healthline.com

Access Date : 24.08.2015