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PSORIASIS

Psoriasis -A disease of body & mind!

Skin, the largest organ of our body does not just have a cosmetic value but also is a medium of expression for internal derangements of health in form of various ailments. These can be simply Boils, Acne, Urticaria or even more chronic ailments like Psoriasis. Studies by National Psoriasis Foundation have observed that psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are common, life-altering and often debilitating conditions. Psoriasis affects an estimated 2-3 percent of the world's population and nearly 60 percent reported their disease to be a large problem in their everyday life. One of the worst parts of having Psoriasis is the way others may avoid you, thinking that psoriasis is contagious or a sign of bad hygiene. It makes a person feel self-conscious, helpless & frustrated. Constant worrying about people's perceptions and avoiding certain social situations may become a major source of stress in life of the sufferers that, in return has been known to make Psoriasis worse. Fortunately Homoeopathy has an answer to the menace of this ailment which helps you lead a more confident and normal life like any other healthy individual.

THE STRUCTURE OF SKIN

Skin is the largest organ & ultimate vessel of the body. It is composed of two major layers of tissue, epidermis & dermis. Accessory structures located in the dermis include :

  • Hair
  • Nails
  • Sweat glands
  • Sebaceous glands
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FACTS ABOUT SKIN

  • Regulates body temperature
  • Stores water and fat.
  • A sensory organ.
  • Prevents water loss & entry of bacteria.
  • Protective shield against heat, injury and infection.
  • PSORIASIS & ALLERGY

    Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation. Normally, skin cells mature and are shed from the skin's surface every 28 to 30 days. When psoriasis develops, the skin cells mature in 3 to 6 days and move to the skin surface. Instead of being shed, the skin cells pile up, causing the visible lesions. Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another, but it is most likely to occur in members of the same family.

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    INCIDENCE
    Age:Can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25 years.

    Sex: It affects both sexes equally.
    Race:Psoriasis can affect persons of any race; however, epidemiologic studies have shown a higher prevalence in Western European and Scandinavian populations.

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