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Psoriasis results in patches
of thick red skin covered with silvery scales, which usually itch and
burn. Affected persons suffer from restricted movement in their
joints, emotional distress and cracked skin. This disease may also
affect the fingernails, the toenails and the soft tissues inside the
mouth and genitals.
Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of skin reproduce faster
than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface. In many ways, psoriatic
skin is similar to skin that is healing from a wound or reacting to a
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Psoriasis display
characteristics such as pus-like blisters, severe sloughing of the
skin, drop like dots, or smooth inflamed lesions. Psoriasis affects
one to two percent of the population. One in three people reports
family history of psoriasis, but there is no pattern of inheritance.
It can strike at any age, but most often between the age of 15 and 35
years. Psoriasis is not contagious. About 15 percent have joint
inflammation that produces arthritis symptoms referred to as psoriatic
arthritis. Psoriasis can be very painful and can cause disfiguration
of the skin. Daily care demands too much time. Embarrassment,
frustration, fear and depression are common. In extreme cases, loss of
self-esteem results in a complete withdrawal from society. However, to
control it properly, one should take it lightly.
Ayurvedic treatment for
Psoriasis includes a strict
diet system and drug therapy. These are often combined with
panchakarma for cleansing the body. Duration of the treatment is one
month.
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