Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells, leading to thick, red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can appear anywhere on the body but are commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
Key Points About Psoriasis:
- Types of Psoriasis:
- Plaque Psoriasis: The most common type, characterized by dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales.
- Nail Psoriasis: Affects the nails, causing pitting, discoloration, and separation from the nail bed.
- Guttate Psoriasis: Often starts in childhood or young adulthood, with small, water-drop-shaped, scaling lesions on the trunk, arms, legs, and scalp.
- Inverse Psoriasis: Causes bright red, shiny, and smooth lesions in skin folds, such as under the breasts or in the groin.
- Pustular Psoriasis: Characterized by white pustules (blisters of noninfectious pus) surrounded by red skin.
- Erythrodermic Psoriasis: The least common type, covering large areas of the body with a red, peeling rash that can itch or burn.
- Symptoms:
- Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales.
- Dry and cracked skin that may bleed.
- Itching, burning, or soreness.
- Thickened or ridged nails.
- Swollen and stiff joints (in cases of psoriatic arthritis).
- Triggers: Psoriasis can be triggered or worsened by factors such as stress, infections, skin injuries, certain medications, and weather conditions.
- Homoeopathy Treatment:
some commonly suggested homeopathic remedies for psoriasis:
- Arsenicum Album: Often recommended for dry, scaly skin that is itchy and burning, especially if symptoms worsen at night or in cold weather.
- Graphites: Used for thick, crusty patches, especially if the skin is rough and cracked, with oozing and itching.
- Sulphur: May be suggested for itchy, burning skin that worsens with warmth and improves with cool applications.
- Calcarea Carbonica: Sometimes recommended for psoriasis with thick, dry skin and a tendency to feel cold.
- Rhus Toxicodendron: Often used for skin that is itchy and worse with cold, damp weather, but improves with warmth and movement.
