Suffering from psoriasis? Symptoms, causes, prevention & natural home remedies to help tackle the problem

From timesnownews.com

The most common symptoms of psoriasis include ridged nails, cracked skin that may bleed, scaly plaques on the scalp, and burning sensations around patches.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells. It is characterised by symptoms and signs such as red patches, itching, and soreness on the skin. Psoriasis causes cells to develop rapidly on the skin that leads to thickened skin, silvery scales, and crusty patches. Scales typically develop on joints and it may develop on face, scalp, feet, neck, and hands. This entire process normally takes around three to four weeks. Psoriasis is not contagious i.e. you do not get it by touching someone who has psoriasis.

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Types of psoriasis

1. Plaque psoriasis: Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis. It appears on the skin in patches that causes red skin lesions covered with silvery scales.
2. Guttate psoriasis: Guttate psoriasis is not as common as plaque psoriasis and can go away on its own in a few weeks or months. It appears as small and round spots called papules.
3. Inverse psoriasis: Inverse psoriasis is also known as flexural psoriasis or hidden psoriasis because it's usually not visible and can cause a painful rash under your breasts.
4. Pustular psoriasis: Pustular psoriasis is a severe form of psoriasis that makes your skin become red and painful with raised and pus-filled bumps.
5. Erythrodermic psoriasis: It is an inflammatory form of psoriasis that form deep red rashes all over the body.

Signs & symptoms of psoriasis include:

• Red patches on the skin
• Swollen and stiff joints
• Soreness around patches
• Itching and soreness
• Ridged nails
• Cracked skin that may bleed
• Scaly plaques on the scalp
• Burning sensations around the patches

What causes psoriasis?

• Vitamin D deficiency makes your skin unhealthy and causes dry skin that acts as a common trigger for psoriasis
• Stress and social anxiety worsen psoriasis because it makes the sign and symptoms look more severe
• Injuries to the skin such as bruises, burns, and cuts
• Infections act as a trigger that may cause psoriasis

Psoriasis: Who's at risk?

• Genetics i.e. family history: If one of your family members has psoriasis, you have a higher risk of getting it.
• Smoking has negative impacts on psoriasis treatment.
• Obesity raises your chances of getting psoriasis.
• A person having skin injury and infection such as strep throat is at risk.
• Hormonal changes: Psoriasis can also occur at times when the levels of certain hormones are unbalanced.
• Immune disorders such as human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) because it weakens the body's immune system.
• Other common triggers include infections, stress, cold and environmental factors.

Natural home remedies for psoriasis:

• Avoid red meat and dairy products.
• Avoid processed foods.
• Keep your skin moisturised.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
• Reduce stress and start meditating.

When to seek medical treatment?

If psoriasis signs or symptoms such as joint pain and skin swelling persist for more than one week without improvement and make your routine tasks difficult, then it is better to consult a doctor or medical practitioner for an examination.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.

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