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This page presents psoriasis from
two points of view--the medical and the layman's view of this
condition that affects millions of people. Also, while the
medical relies mostly on drugs, it does not dissuade patients from
embracing the layman's methods for healing, which includes overall
lifestyle choices in diet, the lessening of stress, and other
factors depending on each patient's situation.
The medical definition of
psoriasis and psoriasis medicine:
"Psoriasis occurs when skin
cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin
and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature.
Usually this movement (also called turnover) takes about a month,
but in psoriasis it may occur in only a few days. In its typical
form, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflamed) skin
covered with silvery scales. These patches, which are sometimes
referred to as plaques, usually itch or feel sore. They most often
occur on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower
back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on
skin anywhere on the body." http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/psoriasis/psoriafs.htm#1
Treatment: "Doctors
generally treat psoriasis in steps based on the severity of the
disease, size of the areas involved, type of psoriasis, and the
patient's response to initial treatments. This is sometimes called
the "1-2-3" approach. In step 1, medicines are applied
to the skin (topical treatment). Step 2 uses light treatments (phototherapy).
Step 3 involves taking medicines by mouth or injection that treat
the whole immune system (called systemic therapy)."
"Over time,
affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when
topical corticosteroids are used. Also, a treatment that works
very well in one person may have little effect in another. Thus,
doctors often use a trial-and-error approach to find a treatment
that works, and they may switch treatments periodically (for
example, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if
adverse reactions occur." http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/psoriasis/psoriafs.htm#5
The layman's
definition of psoriasis and alternative treatment:
"Psoriasis.
A common skin condition featuring obvious, dull red or salmon
pink, oval, thickened patches covered with silvery scales." http://www.chfo.net/CHFO_UK/CHT-psoriasis-uk.html
Alternative
treatment: "Psoriasis
is a common skin condition which is closely associated with stress
in the body. Chinese herbal medicine provides effective treatment
for the condition. In conjunction with lifestyle and dietary
adjustment, psoriasis can be effectively managed without side
effects which are often associated with conventional
corticosteroid treatment." http://www.chfo.net/CHFO_UK/CHT-psoriasis-uk.html
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