Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in your skin and rash with itchy, scaly patches, Symptoms of psoriasis include thick areas of discolored skin covered with scales. These thick, scaly areas are called plaques ,most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.
Various types of psoriasis are there such as- Plaque Psoriasis is most common type of soriasis.Other types are Guttate Psoriasis, Inverse Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Psoriasis , Nail Psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis.
Psoriasis is treated by Homeopathic medicines Arsenic album, graphites ,petroleum , rhus tox ,sulphur, mezerium etc.
How to manage psoriaisis complaints with treatment –
- Take daily baths.
- Keep your skin moist.
- Cover the affected areas overnight.
- Expose your skin to small amounts of sunlight.
- Avoid scratching.
- Avoid psoriasis triggers.
- Dietary supplements may help ease psoriasis symptoms from the inside such as Fish oil, vitamin D, milk thistle, aloe vera, Oregon grape etc.
- Aloe vera has been shown in some cases to reduce redness and irritation caused by psoriasis.
- Strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle.Most soaps and perfumes have dyes and other chemicals in them that may irritate your skin.
A lukewarm bath with Epsom salt, mineral oil, milk, or olive oil can soothe the itching and infiltrate scales and plaques
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