Psoriasis Ayurvedic Treatment
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,
psoriasis on the face, psoriasis on the hands and feet and psoriasis of the nails).
Psoriasis is often seen as red elevated plaques with silvery scales at various sites of the body.Most often you will see
psoriasis on the elbows, knees and scalp, but psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body. Severity can vary greatly.
Psoriasis affects about 2 – 3% of the people in a country, and psoriasis is equally common in men and women.
What are the symptoms of psoriasis vulgaris?
Psoriasis vulgaris
is the most common form. The first signs of an outbreak are red spots
or patches. the patches grow
bigger and become scaly.
the upper scales fall off in large quantities, while the lower layers of
scales are firmly fixed.
when the scales are scraped off, a number of small, bleeding points can
be seen underneath.
What Causes Psoriasis?
The exact cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to be a
genetic condition. Some of the triggers that can cause psoriasis are:
- Vaccinations
- Sunburn
- Scratches
- Weather
- Diet
- Allergie
- Stress
- Injury to the skin
- Infection
- Reaction to drugs
What age it can start?
Research shows that the signs and symptoms of
psoriasis usually appear between 15 and 35 years of age. About 75% develop
psoriasis before age 40. However, it is possible to develop psoriasis at any age.
What does it look like?
It appears as raised red patches of skin covered with silvery scales. It
can occur on any part of the body although elbows, knees and the scalp
are usual sites. There is often accompanying irritation.
Is it catching?
Most definitely not. Psoriasis cannot be caught from other people nor
can it be transferred from one part of the body to another.
Does psoriasis affect the normal life of the sufferer?
For the most part, people with psoriasis function normally.
Psoriasis
is often misunderstood by the public, which can make social
interactions difficult. Sometimes people experience low self-esteem
because of the psoriasis. This may lead to emotional reactions such as
anxiety, anger, embarrassment and depression. Psoriasis can affect the
type of work people do if it is visible.
What are some known facts about Psoriasis?
- Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease,
- The cause of Psoriasis is unknown.
- It is usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest and the lower back.
- It is rarity to find Psoriasis on the face and it can spread by irritation.
The main problem is that the skin grows too rapidly in some places on
the body, forming a silvery scale over thick patches which become
inflamed and red. The scalp is badly affected and the scaling gives rise
to hard lumps and very flaky dandruff. Patches of Psoriasis develop
over areas where the skin is frequently knocked or has been injured in
grazes, cuts and operation scars.
Ayurvedic view about Psoriasis...
Psoriasis
is caused by vitiation of vata and kapha dosha. The vitiated doshas
affect the skin and blood tissues. They also influence water element of
the affected region on skin. Thus the skin which is influenced by
affected doshas becomes discolored (white or copper colored), scaly and
thin.