Discover Psoriasis Solutions
Psoriasis often follows a cyclical pattern, with symptoms worsening for a few weeks or months before easing or stopping. It is advisable to consult your doctor for a definitive diagnosis.
What are the different types of psoriasis?
1. Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) which is the most common type with symptoms of dry skin lesions, known as plaques, covered in scales. They normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back but can appear anywhere on your body. These plaques can be itchy or sore, or both. In severe cases, the skin around your joints may crack and bleed.
2. Scalp psoriasis which is a type of plaque psoriasis occurring on parts of your scalp or on the whole scalp and causing patches of skin covered in thick scales. While some people find scalp psoriasis extremely itchy, others will have no discomfort.
3. Nail psoriasis affects half of all people with psoriasis, causing the nails to develop tiny dents or pits which become discoloured or grow abnormally. In addition, nails can often become loose and separate from the nail bed. In severe cases, nails may crumble.
4. Guttate psoriasis causes small drop-shaped sores on the chest, arms, legs and scalp. While it may disappear completely after a few weeks, some will go on to develop plaque psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis sometimes occurs after a streptococcal throat infection and is more common among children and teenagers.
5. Inverse (flexural) psoriasis affects folds or creases in your skin including the armpits, groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts. It can cause large, smooth patches of skin in some or all these areas and can be made worse by friction and sweating.
How can you help with the symptoms of psoriasis?
One way is to identify and avoid any triggers. Some of the common triggers include:
- Stress
- Skin injury
- Illness
- Exposure to cold, dry air
- Allergies and certain foods
- Alcohol
- Environmental factors
There are numerous natural strategies that can help manage psoriasis at home:
- Keeping your skin moist
- Applying aloe vera
- Taking warm baths
- Exposing yourself to safe doses of sunlight
- Reducing stress
- Including herbs and nutrients in your diet
- Avoiding alcohol and smoking.
H-Psoriasis Formula will tackle psoriasis symptoms and many other reactive skin issues (including psoriatic arthritis) naturally. Safe to use and gentle, H-Psoriasis Formula will help to soothe the skin rather than irritate it further with harsh chemicals while, at the same time, help to reduce the symptoms of itching and redness irritation.
The Formula is applied to the affected areas three times a day with just a few drops per application being necessary. It can also be added to the bath for a restorative soak.
When used as directed, the Formula will help with the symptoms of this non-contagious skin disease however severe by first clearing the flaking and lesions and then repairing the damaged skin.
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Written by Jane Chitty
Jane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions as well as a range of beauty products. Apart from writing about those various conditions, she also covers general health, environmental and other subjects of interest. She has lived in Kenya as well as Cape Town, South Africa and spent time in San Diego, USA. She now lives in Somerset, England with regular visits from her far-flung children and grandchildren. She is a keen gardener and enjoys growing fresh fruit and vegetables with her husband on their joint allotment. As a result, there is something available to use in the kitchen virtually all year round. Her regular posts can be found on our blog.