Understanding Psoriasis

Psoriasis (from Greek ψωρίασις, meaning "itching condition" or "beingitchy. Is a skin condition where the skin becomes scabby with itching. It is a very common, chronic and relapsing condition. In other words just like most chronic skin diseases psoriasis also is not easy to get rid off.

The intent of writing this blog entry is to make the public aware of the underlying conditions of psoriasis and how it should be managed properly. 

Seen above is a severe case of psoriasis. Its an immune mediated disease characterized by skin lesions including red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques, which usually itch. The skin lesions seen in psoriasis may vary in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage. It means psoriasis can start from from a small region any where in the body and can escalate and reach the entire body.

The disease is a serious one because it can lead to many other complications and detoriate the condition of patient and general health. Hence it should be taken seriously and due medical help should be taken at the right time. 

If you notice plaque with itch anywhere on your body like the one shown above in the picture then it’s a sign of psoriasis. Shown below are pictures of different types of psoriasis which can help the common man in identifying the disease. 

The five main types of psoriasis are plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic Plaque psoriasis, the most common form, typically manifests as red and white scaly patches on the top layer of the skin. Skin cells rapidly accumulate at these plaque sites and create a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area, including the scalp, palms of hands, and soles of feet, and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the outer side of the joint. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) and can be seen as an isolated sign. Inflammation of the joints, known as psoriatic arthritis, affects up to 30% of individuals with psoriasis.

There is no cure for this condition in modern medicine and it can only be controlled. However homeopathy offers very high quality and effective treatment for the condition. To know more please call Dr S Faujdar at +91-9754275211 or you can email your query and medical reports to drsfaujdar@gmail.com