The causes or triggers of psoriasis can be a skin infection, cold weather, certain medications, and stress. The symptoms of psoriasis include red patches and inflamed and scaly skin on areas like the hands, knees, and elbows.
There is no scientific data that proves that acupuncture can help psoriasis. But some people claim they have found relief with acupuncture. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and acupuncture has been shown to help with arthritis and multiple sclerosis which are also autoimmune diseases.
Most People with psoriatic arthritis will have some skin signs some where along the line This disease develops after skin psoriasis in approximately 70% of patients. the rest of the patients have either a simultaneous onset of skin and joint psoriasis or joint symptoms come on before any skin problem is noted. There is no relationship between the severity of the skin disease and the severity of the joint disease.
Yes, because its not a contagious disease. But if its really severe you might scare people.
People with psoriatic arthritis are more likely than others to have close relatives with the disease, but they are just as likely to have relatives with psoriasis but no joint disease.
Psoriasis is a genetic disease for which there currently is no cure but there is hope for a cure on the horizon. See a dermatologist, one that understands psoriasis. For some steroid creams work. Some people respond to light treatment. Some need a biologic medication.
Psoriasis looks different depending on the type. Plaque or guttate psoriasis are the most common. They have round silvery scale that piles on top of dead skin and causes the raised coin like lesions. It is Most often on elbows and knees. It can be very disfiguring, especially for young people.
Well, there are few ways you could cure it naturally. If you have a mild condition it will typically resolve with the addition of fish oil, biotin, b-complex, zinc, and selenium. However, more severe cases of Sebhorreic Dermatitis will require further investigation.
no, "elbows" are a joint between your upper and lower arm
Wet sauna is more beneficial with people with psoriasis
Be very careful with chemicals on your head if you have psoriasis of the scalp. Talk to a dermatologist.
Yes, you can. But, you need to understand and live with the person before you marry. The disease isn't contagious. But, you need to be aware of the extent of disease and the level of hygiene your partner maintains. Also, around 30% of psoriasis patients end up suffering from psoriatic arthritis and the disease could be hereditary as well/ Besides, chronic diseases suffer from some amount of complexes in a person. So, make sure you know what you are committing to. I married someone with psoriasis and it turned out to be the worst decision so far in my life
Like people, dogs have two elbows. The elbows are located on the front legs. Knees are located on the back legs.