Psoriasis - Article by Rochelle Moore

More Than Skin Deep?

Psoriasis - is it More Than Skin Deep?
Psoriasis is a Skin Disease Which is Irritating, Often Unsightly, Sore ...

Psoriasis:

A skin disorder characterized by red patches covered by silvery white scales, which can develop anywhere on the body, from the scalp down the the soles on your feet. The condition is caused when the skin cells divide too rapidly

and accumulate instead of being shed.

Psoriasis is a skin disease that is irritating, sometimes sore, forever stinging and often very unsightly. For many, Psorisis can be more than skin deep and can dictate the type of attire that they wear daily. Mini skirts are a definite no-no as, simply the notion of revealing so much flesh to someone who suffers from this ailment, can be upsetting.

For those with Psoriasis their skin goes into overdrive and produces hard, crusty scales just about anywhere on their body. Psoriasis - the "p" is silent, is neither contagious nor life threatening. On the other hand, it is constantly irritating, sore, often unsightly and forever stinging. This ailment has no respect of a pretty profile and can attack any part of the body particularly when a person is under stress. Smoking can also bring on an attack as can sea water and extreme stress.

There are 45 different types of Psoriasis including scales, pimples and plaque. Whilst most sufferers resort to everything from coconut oil, vasceline or even to a full arsenal of pharmaceutical creams, others go for hospital treatment where ultra-violet rays are trained onto the troubled skin. This can produce positive results although the benefits never last more than a few months.

Psoriasis is a puzzle as treatments that work wonders for one person may have little or no effect on another. Alternative or Complementary Healthcare offer the following treatments to people with this debilitating skin disease;

Herbal extractions: Oregon Grape Root Extract, Herbal Detox Tea. Herbs have historically been used in the treatment of Psoriasis and other skin conditions as they clense the body of toxins and assist in optimizing liver function.