My daughter suffers from psoriasis [mostly on her legs & arms]. However she does color her hair often, and it worries me that there maybe a link, as lately she has noticed her scalp, back and front having new outbreaks. Coincidence?
A friend of mine has it and he says there is no treatment for it. I don’t believe so. There must be something that reduces the red marks on his body, right?
Is there an over the counter cure for psoriasis? I hate steroids. Nothing my dermatologist gives me works, I feel like she’s experimenting on me…Please advise. Thank you.
My mother has Psoriasis in hands,elbow and on sole of the feet
If you are suffering from psoriasis then you have a skin condition that is common certain areas of the body such as the elbows, knees and also the face.
A huge population actually suffers from this condition and research has shown that it is not that common amongst people who have dark skin compared to those that have a fairer complexion.
Even though psoriasis is a condition that has been present for many hundreds of years it is still not very well understood, and so this can make treating psoriasis a challenge but not impossible.
It is actually quite difficult to discuss about a cure for psoriasis at the present moment in time, simply because one does not exist. There are however some effective treatments that do help to keep the flare ups away from appearing for months and even years, but there is always a high chance that these will reappear at a future date. The right steps do need to be taken when it comes to treating psoriasis and it is often wise to pay a visit to the doctor in order to determine a treatment plan which will be based on the severity.
One other thing that needs to be mentioned is that psoriasis does not just affect the skin but can affect a person on an emotional level. If it is a child who is suffering from psoriasis then this can be quite difficult as there is quite likely to be an element of bullying from other school children.
There are three different types of treatments that are available for treating psoriasis such as creams and lotions, the use of light therapy and also various alternative treatments that can also be used to help treat the condition.
There is also the possibility of using steroid based treatments to be able to treat the condition but this needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor and this needs to only be done if the case is very severe indeed.
The best type of products that you can use to treat psoriasis is to use products that are naturally based and contain only plant extracts and essential oils. These are much kinder to the skin and do not cause any further irritation which can be a common problem amongst standard creams and lotions that are available.
Given that the skin is mainly dry it is important that your products that are hydrating for the skin and that will not lead to any dryness. So make sure that you are reading the ingredients list and that none of the products that you are using are containing alcohol.
People are actually now seeking alternative therapies in order to help treat their psoriasis because they are getting frustrated with the products that they are using that are not delivering any results of any kind. Some of the alternative treatments include that of yoga and also making sure that the diet is also that of a natural and rich one. This will involve eating foods in their raw state in order to help boost the immune system, as there is some suggestion that a weak immune system is a reason for a person to have psoriasis.
I have only just got this I was wondering if there any diets or treatments I can go on to help me make my psoriasis better then it is right now
according to the med websites I have eczema but when i went to see my doc he said it was psoriasis. Am I splitting hairs here? are the treatments the same?
Historically, sufferers from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis have been looked at with disgust and ostracized from society. In fact, the term leper was applied to people with all kinds of unsightly skin conditions, not only leprosy.
This revulsion towards skin disease is still prevalent today, and psoriasis is a very stressful and miserable condition to have, especially with the young, for obvious reasons: it affects all parts of the body, including scalp, face, hands, nails and even the genital areas. It is unpleasant to look at and unpleasant to have.
Like many conditions, only a sufferer can understand the way it affects aspects of life others take for granted; activities such as having a good time at a swimming pool, sunbathing on the beach, wearing a t-shirt, shorts or even changing clothes in front of people, and for youngsters and teenagers, trying to find a boyfriend or girl friend. None of these things, which are part of every day life, are easy for psoriasis suffers, andin some cases not even possible. It is sometimes embarrassing even going for a hair cut! Only we know the feelings, doubts and anxieties when people stare at us or make comments.
WHAT IS THE CAUSE?
Quite frankly, in my opinion, no one knows what causes psoriasis. I have heard it said that it is inherited. I have suffered from psoriasis for 30 years but no one else in my family has it, going back to my great grandparents on both sides of the family. One thing is certain – it is not infectious. Psoriasis cannot be passed from one person to another.
I have read about many factors which trigger psoriasis:
- stress
- alcohol
- smoking
- diet
- contact with certain chemicals
- cold
- mechanical stress to elbows, knees
- exposure to some steroids and other medications
and so many other activities to avoid in addition to the above, such as swimming. Can swimming really trigger psoriasis? I wouldn’t know, its been such a long time since I enjoyed that activity.
It has been said that psoriasis has a connection with arthritis. This I believe since some of my family have arthritis and I have it in both knees. Perhaps this could eventually be clue as to the cause. However, psoriasis is not as glamorous as most conditions which are given research funding.
The cause of psoriasis is thought to be connected to the autoimmune system and a certain type of white blood cell called T-cells which stimulate the reproduction of skin cells. The result is that skin cells grow much faster than normal – this basically is what psoriasis is: skin cells reproducing much faster than they usually do, so it a completely natural process, just that it is happening too fast. Why this happens is unknown, and the reason why one patch of skin is affected with psoriasis while the skin beside it is clear, is also unknown.
However, research is being carried out on the human genome of people affected with psoriasis to try determine any genetic cause of the disease. So far it is thought that a number of factors are involved which combine to form the condition when acted on by a trigger such as one or more of those above.
There are many claims on the internet from people who profess to have discovered the cause of psoriasis, and hence a psoriasis cure, but I do not believe them. Anyone with a cure for psoriasis would not be selling it for a few bucks on the internet. They would very rapidly become multi millionaires!
Psoriasis causes enough mental stress and anguish in sufferers without them having to read this kind of nonsense, and be given false hope by some internet marketer who is trying to make a fast buck from someone’s concerns and worries. This type of marketing with stressful conditions such as psoriasis we can do without.
If anyone out there claims to have a cure for psoriasis, send it to me free of charge and I will try it out. If your claims are true I will tell the world for you, and you will make more money than you can count. I wonder how much response I will get to that offer? Don’t wait up.
In Part 2 I will describe the various types of psoriasis and how they applied to me. What problems they gave me personally and what treatments I sought and used for them. The results make interesting reading and I have a few suggestions to make as to how psoriasis can be controlled.
I also found that everyone is different, and an effective treatment for one can do nothing for another. This supports the theory that the condition is due to a number of factors, and that the individuals environment can have a significant part to play.
Psoriasis, which has recently become established as a disease of the immune system, is currently thought by medical professionals to be a condition for which no treatment can offer permanent remission while maintaining the patient’s quality of life. Most treatments today only offer a temporary remission and generate significant side effects, some of which are life threatening. There are new breakthrough formulas available for those who suffer from mild to moderate psoriasis and have clinically proven efficacy and safety. These new formula are rich in growth factors and peptides, which are naturally occurring molecules found in the human body that modulate cell functions. Read more…
My finger nails are getting deshaped and detached from the nail beds, there is a powder formation underneath the nails, there is also a white scales formation on one of my thighs.This has been diagnosed as a type of psoriasis. Is there a treatment which is certain and free of side effects?
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