Scalp Psoriasis

08 February 2010

Psoriasis appears as raised, red patches or lesions covered with dead skin cells on the skin. Scalp psoriasis can be mild, with fine scaling or thick with crusted plaques, covering the entire scalp. The areas of the skin grow very rapidly and form red, scaling patches. Patients experience severe itchiness, a feeling of tightness and [...]

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Is Psoriasis Contagious?

07 February 2010

Is Psoriasis Contagious? Whether you’ve developed psoriasis yourself or you know someone who has, one of the first questions to cross your mind is probably: “Is psoriasis contagious?”. And the answer, thankfully, is no. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that many people suffer from all their lives. In fact, it’s estimated that four to seven million [...]

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Psoriasis – Relief From Psoriasis

06 February 2010

Psoriasis is a very bad skin condition if it flares severely. Only the patient knows what he/she is undergoing. There is no way to share the trauma of skin falling and itching. The application of medication tires the patient after some time. One wants to run away from it but cannot. How to get relief [...]

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Psoriasis – The Intoxicating Concept

05 February 2010

So, what is the Intoxication concept of psoriasis and who developed it? The Intoxication concept of psoriasis was first mentioned by a well-known osteopath John Pagano. Pagano studied psoriasis and the reasons of its development for more than 20 years. Pagano was the one to first connect the toxins in the bowels and intestines with [...]

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Psoriasis Treatment

04 February 2010

There are different treatments available to help control psoriasis. Treatment depends on the kind of psoriasis and no single treatment works for everyone. Topical creams, ointments and powders, applied to the skin are the most common forms of treatment for psoriasis. They slow down or normalize excessive cell production and reduce inflammation. Anthralin, Dovonex, Salicyclic acid, [...]

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Females Develop Plaque Psoriasis Earlier Than Males

03 February 2010

Psoriasis vulgaris, also known as “plaque psoriasis,” is the most common form of psoriasis and affects 80% of people with the disease. It tends to be a relatively persistent or chronic pattern of psoriasis that can be improved with treatment but is difficult to clear completely with topical treatments alone. Environmental factors such as smoking, [...]

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Psoriasis Help Online

02 February 2010

Psoriasis is a chronic ailment of the skin that is defined as an inflammation and scaling of the outer layer of the skin. There are many symptoms. A few are chronic skin rash and blisters. The ailments of having this problem are recurring skin rashes, scaly red plaques and grayish scales. When the occurrence of psoriasis [...]

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What is Psoriasis? – An Explanation of the Symptoms and What Causes Them

01 February 2010

If you’ve ever had thick, reddish, scaly patches of skin you might have psoriasis. But what is psoriasis exactly? It is a chronic skin disorder that is fairly common, occurring in approximately 3% of the population. Any part of the skin may be affected but the most commonly affected areas are the knees, elbows, and [...]

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Natural Cures For Psoriasis – Do They Exist and Are They Effective?

31 January 2010

If you have a mild case of psoriasis, it can be unsightly and embarrassing. If you have a more severe case, you may also have itching and burning sensations and quite a bit of discomfort. Whether your case is mild, severe, or somewhere in between, you’re probably on the lookout for natural cures for psoriasis [...]

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Psoriasis – Understanding the Most Wide Spread Chronic Dermatitis

29 January 2010

Psoriasis as a word derived from the Greek word “psora” – “itch”. Psoriasis is the most wide spread chronic dermatitis. According to statistics, about 2-3% of the total population of the Earth has psoriasis – approximately 120 – 180 million people! For instance: Canada – about 1 million people, Great Britain – 1 million, Scandinavian countries [...]

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