Thursday, January 4, 2018

Things You Ought to Know About Psoriasis Treatment?

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that rapidly makes skin cell production leading to skin scaling, inflammation and redness.  It is followed by red patches that crack and bleed.  The intermittent growth of skin cells deep in the dermis may be for a few days.  But the rapid, overproduction could add up scales on joints, such as elbows and knees and spread to the hands, feet, neck, scalp, and face.  Research shows the common two causes of psoriasis could be genetics or the immune system.

In genetics, the inheritance factor plays a vital role where people are more likely to develop this condition if an immediate family member has it.  However, only 2-3% people have this gene influence.  We do also find instances of an autoimmune aliment.  Sometimes, white blood cells known as T cells attack the skin cells by mistake which triggers the rapid production of skin cells and these new cells pile up to the skin’s surface even faster.  Such collection causes plaque formation that in turn makes the skin red and inflamed.  Most medical therapy doesn’t have a treatment for psoriasis but Ayurveda claims 100% treatment.  Basically we have three categories: topical treatments, systemic medications, and light therapy.


Topical treatments

Topical creams that contain steroids or nonsteroidal ointments can be an effective way to control eczema/dermatitis and many other skin conditions.  This aid is beneficial in mild to moderate skin ailment.  These over the counter solutions like salicylic acid, moisturizers and scale lifters loosen skin stretch and relieves its pressure points.  Topical steroids can be combined with antibacterial and antifungal agents and calcipotriol.  Such creams and ointments when applied directly to the skin can help in reducing mild to moderate psoriasis.  Some of the key treatments included under this heading include topical corticosteroids, anthralin, topical retinoids, salicylic acid and moisturizer.

Systemic medications

Oral or injection drugs can be effective in treating people with moderate to severe psoriasis.  However, such drugs are open to severe side effects so doctors generally prescribe short-term courses on this therapy, usually given in oral or injection form.  The medications that follow in this regimen may include methotrexate, cyclosporine or retinoids.  While methotrexate suppresses the immune system, it could damage the liver and reduced production of red and white blood cells.  Side effects include hair loss and lip inflammation from retinoid use, and also risk of birth defects in pregnant women.  Cyclosporine can weaken the immune system paving way to kidney problems and high blood pressure.

Light therapy

A natural therapy where ultraviolet (UV) light is used which kills the overactive white blood cells to stop the rapid cell growth.  Both UVA and UVB light are helpful to control moderate psoriasis.  But most people with moderate to severe psoriasis use combined treatments to reduce symptoms.  Such regimen could continue their entire lives or need manipulation according to skin changes.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the science that has three elemental substances, the doshas (called Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and strives to maintain a balance of these doshas for a healthy life, while imbalance results in disease.  As Ayurveda deals with the root cause of psoriasis without any side effects, it is the desired aide to control the disease.  People having sun deprivation or strep infection on the upper respiratory tract can have psoriasis.  Detoxifying the body of dooshivishas or low potency poisons can help relieve this ailment.  For this purpose, Panchakarma therapies are helpful.  Ayurveda classifies food consumption in the right combination and potentiates avoiding too much intake of seafood, sour or salted food that trigger the psoriasis inducing pathogenesis.  Stress, alcohol, and tobacco consumption are other causes.  These lifestyle changes will help psoriasis reduce and control.

We find that since Ayurveda is a safer approach towards psoriatic treatment, it can be the desired way to getting a good way of life.



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