Psoriasis..........

You may begin to ask me what psoriasis is? Psoriasis is a skin infection that appears as a thick , patchy, red rash with silvery white scales. it commonly occurs on the scalp,lower back ,knees and elbows.

it usually starts as a few red bumps, these may become larger and thicker eventually developing scales. Theses patches may join together and cover large areas of the body. The rash can be itchy and uncomfortable  and may bleed easily if rubbed or picked.

More than half of the people with skin plague usually develop psoriasis of the nails as well. This makes the nail look yellowish-red. The nail may also crumble, become pitted or develop grooved lines. 

Whenever you see someone who's nails look like the picture illustrated above, the person would also have psoriasis somewhere on the skin.....

15% of people with psoriasis usually develop psoriasis arthritis,a painful and sometimes disabling inflammation of the joints. 

This usually occurs at any age but is common between the ages of 30 and 50.

What causes Psoriasis?

 According to experts the exact cause is unknown but experts believe that the immune system,genes and environmental factors all play central roles. 

Normally old skin cell are replaced with new cells every four weeks but in people with the infection the immune system triggers inflammation causing new cells to move to the surface every three to four days.

 The resulting buildup causes rashes but this cannot be passed from one person to another although it can run in a family......

What triggers psoriasis?

 People with this condition often find out that certain conditions trigger it off..

- Smoking and drinking alcohol

- Emotional stress

- Certain medications

- Skin infections or injury

A stubborn rash can transform a colorful person to a depressed fellow. They may begin to avoid dates, social events or even job interviews.... the good news is that it can be treated...

First you must see a doctor,self medication does more harm than good... topical antibiotics may be prescribed if the psoriasis is mild, while moderate to severe forms of psoriasis may be treated by photo-therapy. oral medication, climatotherapy and laser therapy are other methods of treatment.

As a natural remedy,the use of Aloe vera is encouraged.....

Tar shampoos are also helpful for psoriasis of the scalp.

Finally learn to reduce stress/fatigue, intake of alcohol and any other  condition that could trigger the emergence of these rashes....

Living healthy!!!!