Skin Diseases
Skin Problems
A very common skin trouble occuring in winter happens to be psoriasis. By its nature, it gets aggravated In cold weather and subsides in summers. All psorasis patients know how dreadful winter can be for them. Statically, there are about 10 - 12 million psorasis patients in india. Despite there large number, awareness among the general pubic about this deseas is minimal.
A few myths also needs to be cleared about this malady, the most important one being about its infactious nature. Most people belive that this is infactious in nature and can be transmitted to a healthy being. But the fact is that psoriasis in not at all infectious in nature and cannot be transmitted from one being to another.
Posariasis is an inflammatory disease in which cells of the outer layer stats multiplying and dividing at very fast pace. Due to this incresed pace of cell devision, immature cells of the skin pile up and pushed out by a fast growth underneath. This gives the skin a silvery white scaly look. It could also look like simple dandruff. On removing the scales , the skin underneath turns out reddish and raw in nature. The main complaint that patients has is intense ithching that accompnies these lesions.
The common areas of involvement are the ones where more pressure is exerted like elbows, knees, buttocks and lower part of the spine. Those areas which have suffered some injury are also likely to have these lesions. About half of the patients have some degree of fingernail involvement. The nails may appear as pitting or they are thicken.
Modern medical science hs been unable to pin point the exact cause of this skin problem, though the genetic factor has been found to be playing a role to some extent. The fact that it gets aggravated in the winters has to do with the dryness of the skin. Therefore, hydrating the skin can be of some help in handling problem. It has also been found in some patients that any infection like a sore throat can trigger it. Rubbing of the skin and pressure can cause flareups. Certains drugs like lithium and beta-blockers can prove to be cause.
A link has also been found between psoriasis and obesity. This means that people suffering with psoriasis can gain by reducing their wait. It occurance decreases with an increated intake of carrots, tomatoes and fresh fruits. Vegetarian diets have been known to be helpful for those suffering from psoriasis .
Homeopathic medicines have been found to be quite effective in helping such patients. But it is always better to consult a doctor than induige in self-medication.
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