Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by erupption of superficial papules and larger patches with chronic inflammation, thick, red, silver scaled patches usually on the elbow, knees, scalp, and trunk. These areas can be itchy and painful. It usually appears in the age of 15-30 yrs.It is rarely found in infants and elderly people.
It is not a contagious or an infectious disease but a life style induced disease. Psoriasis patient suffer from systemic disorders in which the Immune system sends faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle process of the skin.

Causes :
Heredity factor, Abnormality in metabolism of amino acid and proteins, Various infection, Injury of the skin, Seasonal changes, Use of certain medicines, Anxiety, Stress.

Types of Psoriasis :

• Plague psoriasis : Patches of raised, reddish skin covered by silvery white scale.
• Gattate psoriasis : Small red spots appears on the skin.
• Pustular psoriasis : White pustules surrounded by red skin appears on the skin.
• Inverse psoriasis : Smooth, red lesions are formed in the folds of the skin.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis : Itching, pain and redness of the skin.

Home Remedies for Psoriasis :

• Bitter gourd is valuable. Take a cup of fresh juice of this vegetable mixed with a 1 tsp of lime juice on an empty stomach daily for 4-6 months.
• Cabbage leaves can be used in the form of compresses. They can be applied on the affected area after removing the thick veins and washin them thoroughly.
• Take cod liver oil, linseed oil, Vita-E, and Zinc to fasten the healing process.
• Take small amount of almond powder and boil it thoroughly in water. Use for external application and keep it over night and wash it next day with water.
• Boil some soap nut ( shikakai) in water and apply an affected part.
• Application of Aloe vera gel and garlic oil on the affected area is also beneficial.
• Epsom Salts- adda handfulof these healing salts to your bath. They will keep swellig down.
• The Use of mud packs is also beneficial. They absorb and remove the toxins from affected area.
• Lecithin is also considered as aremarkable remedy for the psoriasis.
• Cover a fresh thin banana leaf on the affected part.
• Sesame seeds are also used for the treatment pof verious skin disease. Take 15-20 sesame seeds and soak in a glass of water . Keep it overnight and drink in empty stomach early morning.
• Application of Cashew nut oil on the affected area at night after a thoroughly wash of the face is highly effective.
• Sunlight is best and natural remedies.
• Use of curd in the form of buttermilk has proved useful in liberal quantities.
• Flowers of the Jasmine are crushed, made in to a paste and applied on the inflammed part.

Medicines for Psoriasis :

• Khadirarishta : 2tsp thrice a daily, before food.
• Panch tikta kashaya : 2 tsp twice a daily, before food.
• Maha manjisthadi kashaya : 2 tsp twice a daiy, before food.
• Psoria oil +Coconut oil : Externally apply.
• Septiline cap : thrice a daily.
• Arogyaverdhini tab : thrice a daily.
• Yashad neem : 2 cap twice a daily, before food.
• Allerin cap : twice a daily.
• Skin tripada syrup : 1 tsp twice a daily.
• Rudhirex syrup : 1 tsp twice a daily.
• Triphala guggulu : 2 tab thrice a daily.

Panchkarma chikitsa :

• Vamana (taking medicines that induce vomiting )
• Virechana (taking medicines that act as a purgatives )
• Takra dhara (pouring medicated buttermilk on the head and the body )
• Vasthi karma (medicated enemas )

Do's and Dont's :

• Patient should take bath in Sea water.
• Include green vegetables, cucumber, carrot, fruits as they are good for psorisis.
• reduce your intake of tea, coffee, fats, animal proteins and sugars.
• do not eat hot, spicy and purgentfoods.
• Apply a moisturizer to lubricate and soften scaly patches of skin.
• Try deep breathing and relaxation exercise to reduce stress.
• Avoid harsh skin products and lotions that contains alcohol.
• Keep your towel, clothes separate and clean.