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Ayurvedic Treatment for Psoriasis

Treatment for Psoriasis & Skin Diseases

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) is a medical condition that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks. The body does not shed these excess skin cells, so the cells pile up on the surface of the skin and lesions form.

Psoriasis is a non-infectious, inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by well-defined erythematous (reddish) plaques with large adherent silvery scales. The main abnormality in psoriasis is an increased proliferation of the skin layers due to excessive division of the cell in the basal layers of the skin. Severe itching may associate with the plaques. Dryness of the skin and silvery scaling are characteristics of this condition.

Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of the skin reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface. In many ways, psoriatic skin is similar to skin which is healing from a wound or reacting to a stimulus such as infection.

Types of Psoriasis

Plaque Psoriasis :- Plaque psoriasis is the most prevalent form of this disorder, and is characterized by raised, inflamed, scaly lesions. The scales are formed by dead skin cells, while the inflammation is a result of the increased blood supply to the areas of rapid skin cell reproduction.

· Raised and thickened patches of reddish skin, called “plaques,” which are covered by silvery-white scales.

· Plaques most often appear on the elbows, knees, scalp, chest, and lower back. However, they can appear anywhere on the body, including the genitals.

· Plaques vary in size and can appear as distinct patches or join together to cover a large area.

· In the early stages, the psoriasis may be unnoticeable. The skin may itch and/or a burning sensation may be present.

· Plaque psoriasis usually first appears as small red bumps. Bumps gradually enlarge, and scales form. While the top scales flake off easily and often, scales below the surface stick together. The small red bumps develop into plaques (reddish areas of raised and thickened skin).

· Skin discomfort. The skin is dry and may be painful. Skin can itch, burn, bleed, and crack. In severe cases, the discomfort can make it difficult to sleep and focus on everyday activities.

Pustular Psoriasis :- Pustular psoriasis is characterized by pustules ( Blisters ) on the skin. This type of Psoriasis has three distinct phases reddening of the skin, formation of pustules and Scaling of the skin. The Blisters are caused by an infection, nor are they contagious

How to recognize generalized pustular psoriasis

· Widespread areas of fiery-red swollen skin covered with small, white, pus-filled blisters

· Person feels exhausted and ill

· Fever

· Chills

· Severe itching

· Rapid pulse rate

· Loss of appetite

· Muscle weakness

· Anemia

Guttate Psoriasis:- Guttate psoriasis produces small red drop like lesions on the trunk, arms and legs often accompanied by scaling.

· Drop-sized, red dots form — usually on the trunk, arms, and legs. Lesions occasionally form on the scalp, face, and ears.

· Lesions widespread.

· Appears quickly, usually a few days after a strep throat or other trigger, such as a cold, tonsillitis, chicken pox, skin injury, or taking certain medications.

· Can first appear as another form of psoriasis, such as plaque psoriasis, and turn into guttate psoriasis.

Inverse Psoriasis :- Inverse Psoriasis affects skin folds such as the armpits and groin. It is characterized by smooth, red inflamed lesions without any scaling which are often irritated by rubbing or sweating

· Red and inflamed plaques that only occur in skin folds — armpits, in the genital area, between the buttocks, and under the breasts.

· Scale usually does not form, and the lesions are shiny and smooth.

· Skin very tender.

· Lesion easily irritated, especially by rubbing and perspiration.

· More prevalent in people who are overweight.

· Many people have another type of psoriasis elsewhere on the body.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis:- This form of psoriasis is characterized by thick scaly lesions over bony portions and joints. Erythrodermic psoriasis can cause severe swelling, pain and itching

· Severe redness and shedding of the skin that covers a large portion of the body.

· Skin looks as if it has been burned.

· Fluctuating body temperature, especially on very hot or cold days.

· Accelerated heart rate due to increased blood flow to the skin — can complicate heart disease and cause heart failure.

· Severe itching and pain.

Palm planter Psoriasis:- Psoriasis confined to certain areas (localized), usually the palms and soles. This is known as “palm planter psoriasis.” Skin red, swollen, and dotted with pus-filled lesions. Pus-filled lesions dry, leaving behind brown dots and/or scale. Affected areas tender and sore. Using hands or walking often painful.

Scalp Psoriasis:- About half of the Psoriasis patients have scalp Psoriasis. Psoriasis occurring on the scalp is usually starts in dandruff form and can be a plaque Psoriasis.

Nail Psoriasis:- This form of Psoriasis affects the toenails and fingernails. Nail become thickened, pitted and often yellowish or bluish in colour. They crumbles easily, and often surrounded by inflammation and may also be detached

Psoriatic Arthritis :- Psoriasis can be accompanied by a form of arthritis called Psoriatic Arthritis which causes inflammation and swelling in the small joints of hands and feet. Knees and elbows can also be involved. About 10 % of the people with Psoriasis may suffer with psoriatic arthritis.

Ayurvedic Treatments for Psoriasis

Ayurveda is the oldest complete medical system in the world that goes back to over 5000 years in to the history of Vedic civilization of India.

The purpose of Ayurveda is to bring the body forces into harmony so that they promote physical, emotional and spiritual growth.

Such an approach has proven effective over the centuries and as a result, many of Ayurvedic healing regimes have been widely accepted by the modern world. In Ayurveda, diseases are treated with herbo-mineral medicines naturally available on earth indicating that nature has a remedy for most of the diseases that threatens to the living beings

According to Ayurveda, Psoriasis (Sidhma Kushtam) occurs due to vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas. The reasons are Incompatible Food, Accumulation of Toxins etc. considered as the (Two of the basic energies/humors, which maintains our body equilibrium) Accumulation of low potency poisons (Dooshi vishas), are the basic pathological changes taking place in the system. Irregular food habits, consumption of foodstuffs that cannot be eaten together (Eg: dairy products with fish), excessive intake of yogurt, black gram, seafood, sour and salted items etc can activate the pathogenesis. Alcohol and tobacco consumption will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda do emphasize on the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis.

Deep Ayurveda Psoriasis Treatment

Our skin is made up of connective tissues. These tissues give our skin strength and elasticity. When we are young and healthy the skin is smooth, elastic and supple. This is the effect of strong connective fibres. As we age those fibres’ are continually subjected to free-radical attack which breaks them down. As a result, connective tissues become hardened and lose both elasticity and strength. The skin loses its ability to hold itself together and begins to sag and become wrinkled. Once young, soft and smooth the skin turns dry and leathery.

Coming to the treatment aspects of Psoriasis according to Ayurveda, it aims at the detoxification of the body or elimination of toxins from the body fluids. It is achieved by "Panchakarma" treatments.

Current schedule, comprising various treatment aspects of Ayurveda is aiming at a better control of Psoriasis. This includes internal and external medications purely of plant origin. Rough out line of this schedule is as follows. (i) Consumption of medicated ghee, considering the Dosha type of the Psoriasis and the person, for 7 to 10 days. (ii) Detoxifying, by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana). This is followed by medicated buttermilk dripping overhead (Thakradhara) and pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud. (iii) Vasthies (medicated enemas) are being done for 8-10 days and internal medicines like herbal concoctions; medicated ghee has to be consumed for at least 60 days. Note:

Psoriasis Diet

A strict diet regime has to be followed during the entire treatment period and it is better to continue as vegetarian. Yogurt, black gram, chillies and salted thing have to be restricted. It is better to avoid refrigerated/chilled foods. Psoriatic must keep a state of mental calmness.

Why Deep Ayurveda for Psoriasis Treatments

Are you a Psoriasis patient? Are you searching for a good psoriasis treatment? Oh!!! then there is a good news for you. Now you will not face any further complications related to Psoriasis. You have already suffered a lot in the cage of this dreadful disease ---- Psoriasis. Not only you but also your entire family has also suffered a great mental, physical and social trauma.

Where are you standing now, compared to other normal people who are not suffering from this disease? Are you wasting all your time, money and energy just thinking about this disease?

What will be your future? You must be thinking that your future is in the darkness, moving here and there for information, guidance and treatment of Psoriasis. What have you gained till now?

Western Medical Research concludes that there is no known cause for Psoriasis and hence no cure “when it comes to Psoriasis, Modern Medicine is absolutely inadequate”. Latest Modern Treatment for Psoriasis includes Immune Suppressing Drugs, Injection of Steroids etc to suppress the skin conditions. The long term use of such drugs however has their own resultant complications, In conclusion we would like to assure Psoriasis-affected persons that a Controlled, Balanced, Nutritious Diet, Stress Free Living and a well thought out Ayurvedic Panchkarma Treatments supported by Yoga and Pranayama will be the path to Freedom from Psoriasis.

At Deep Ayurveda, There are effective methods of ayurvedic panchkarma treatments for Psoriasis. The duration of the treatment may vary from person to person, depending upon the body disposition, age, condition of the disease, aging of the disease, type of disease, food habits and life style of the patient, etc. We Deep Ayurvedic Clinic and Panchkarma Center at Kharar (Mohali) near Chandigarh have Treated Hundreds of Patients with 99% results.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Deep Ayurveda has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult with our ayurvedic doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.