Question by dorsal: How do you to decrease/lessen Psoriasis scales?
I have been taking Fluocinonide (strongest), Methotrexate 15mg (week), cut out sugar, using Clove Oil (powerful antifungal) anti-fungal diet, increased water, Aquafor Ointment, coconut oil, infrared Sauna … amazingly, all this has apparently no effect on the skin scales. Which are extensive and continuously crumbling.

No more joint pain (Psoriatic Arthritis) since taking the Methotrexate, but NO improvement on the scales. I have been to 20-30 different doctors over the past decade, none have concluded anything, other than attempting to lessen the symptoms.

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Question by luvkolin: I have severe joint pain and also tiny pits in my fingernails. Is it psoriasis?
I’ve had joint pain my entire life. Im now almost 29. it started with knee and ankle pain and now is more painful and effects my shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. I recently started to go to a specialist to find out whats going on. the first one did blood work and something came back positive so she referred me to an arthritis specialist. He basically told me he is sure I have Psoriatic arthritis. he noticed i have tiny lil pits in my fingernails( looks like they’ve been poked with a sewing needle) and right away made th assumption that i have psoriasis. i have never had any of the skin rashes or other symptoms of psoriasis. i find it strange and am very sceptical of this assumption. any and all info shared would be greatly appreciated!! thank u

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Article by Dr. Mital John

It is an inflammatory disease, chronic, which usually affects the elbows, knees, scalp, trunk, body and hands (may affect other areas but these occur more frequently.) Its clinical presentation usually consists of redness and peeling of the skin.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious disease of the skin that rarely has serious consequences, but its chronic nature and sometimes difficult to control outbreaks can occasionally be annoying. Is estimated to have between 1 and 3% of world population and is characterized by skin lesions as plaques, reddish, inflamed and scaly whose shape and dimensions can vary greatly from one patient to another and also of other factors.

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Article by Saira

Request from a patient’s long-standing psoriasis. Have you ever tired of all the bull shit How to treat psoriasis? Read my story and judge for yourself. First, there are some basic things you need to understand first that teach you how to heal psoriasis within 3 months.

As I remember, I was treating psoriasis my whole life looking for a long time. Other than missing a “temporary”, but the sum of all traces of psoriasis on my body a few years, as I’m concerned, there was no cure for psoriasis. But wait … Addressing all these years, I’ve got it all wrong, and so petty, including all of the doctor.

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Article by Franchis Adam

Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Generalised pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis, which presents as widespread pustules on a background of red and tender skin. Pustular psoriasis is uncommon in the United States. Pustular psoriasis affects all races. The average age of those affected is 50 but the range is wide and rarely it can affect children. Generalized pustular psoriasis is often triggered by stopping topical or oral steroids. Oral steroids in psoriasis patients are actually dangerous. They do clear up the psoriasis while the patient is taking them, but after the patient stops, the psoriasis often comes back even worse.

People with pustular psoriasis have clearly defined, raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus (pustules). The skin under and around these bumps is red. Large portions of your skin may redden.

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Article by Lucy Diamond

Psoriasis is a chronic condition causing rapid skin cell growth. Normal skin cells grow slowly, are sloughed off and replaced by new cells about once a month. With psoriasis, new skin cells move to the surface in days, forming thick patches called plaques. Patches generally appear on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, or lower back. Become Psoriasis Free For Life with a natural psoriasis remedy.

Although the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, doctors believe that the immune system is a factor. This determination was made by the increased number of white blood cells found between abnormal layers of skin, and the fact that psoriasis responds positively to drugs which suppress the immune system. In addition, the condition is believed inherited, as approximately one third of sufferers have family members with psoriasis.

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Article by Jonathan Blood Smyth

Psoriatic skin disease is a relatively common condition for which the treatments are somewhat unpleasant and not entirely effective. It is known that an arthritic syndrome is associated with this skin disorder but even then the diagnosis may be missed when patients with psoriasis present with joint signs. There are many effects from psoriatic arthritis on the joints and the arthritic damage can lead to disability and compromised quality of life. In the United Kingdom the prevalence of psoriasis itself is around 2%, with 14% of this number exhibiting some signs of involvement in their joints.

The symptoms of joint involvement can be present in about 15 percent of people before any of the skin changes become obvious and ultrasound of tendons in people with psoriasis have shown abnormalities without any joint symptoms. A lesser number of joints are typically affected in psoriatic in comparison to rheumatoid arthritis although they may be affected in a similar arrangement, with in some instances only one or two joints affected. The entheses, the areas where the ligaments and tendons are attached to the bones, are typically affected with pain and inflammation. The attachment of the Achilles tendon to the heel bone is a good example.

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Article by Randy Baker

If you are a psoriasis sufferer you already know it’s not just a skin condition. What you may not know is you are a prime candidate for psoriatic arthritis.If you are showing symptoms and suspect you have psoriasis the best action is to get diagnosed right away and begin treatment.Psoriatic arthritis is a much more serious and painful condition and is harder to treat.The symptoms vary according to which form of psoriasis you suffer from.There is plaque psoriasis which is the most common. You will basically get red itchy scaly patches all over the body.Nail Psoriasis which effects the finger nails and the toe nails.Scalp psoriasis in which you will get the red itchy scaly patches on your scalp. This can become very painful and uncomfortable especially when brushing your hair, getting a hair cut or even wearing a hat to hide it.Guttate psoriasis which is more common in people under thirty and is believed to be caused by strep throat and other upper respiratory problems.Inverse psoriasis. This is found around the breast and groin area and is caused by friction. It is found mostly in people that are over weight. Inverse psoriasis can be really embarrassing because it’s becomes really hard to control itching in these areas.Pustular psoriasis which is rare but intense. It causes blisters on the already red patchy scaly patches.As is the case with most psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis sufferers you have probably already done a lot of research on different treatments. You have most likely visited several dermatologists in search of new treatments.You have most undoubtedly tried expensive prescribed drug treatments which can have nasty side effects and tax the liver.You’ve tried over the counter treatments, pills and smelly creams that do nothing but mask the symptoms.The truth is doctors don’t know exactly what causes psoriasis. It’s mostly an educated guess and the treatments prescribed only address the symptoms and not the cause. The key is to find out what triggers psoriasis and treat that.Well I’m a believer in natural treatment for illnesses whenever possible. As long as the illness has been diagnosed properly and the treatments are appropriate.Others have already discovered that psoriasis and related conditions such as psoriatic arthritis can be treated naturally without expensive drugs and without the nasty side effects that come along with them.Can you imagine yourself psoriasis free?Think about not having to cover up the red scaly patches with long sleeves or long pants.Imagine going on a date without being self conscious.Imagine going to the beach and wearing that bikini you’ve had your eye on.Imagine gaining self confidence and self esteem and not worrying about what someone else may be thinking or saying behind your back.There are several natural treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis available that actually treat the cause and not the symptoms. They fundamentally prevent the problems from ever taking place.For more information on natural psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis treatment visit http://allnaturalhealthandfitness.yolasite.comThis site is dedicated not only to the natural treatment of psoriasis but achieving excellent health and fitness through natural sources.

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Article by Amaechi Ekufu

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic reoccurring skin disease that is characterized by an inflammation of the skin (which is a basic characteristic of psoriasis) and joint (a characteristic of arthritis). Psoriasis is the oldest skin disease known by man to affect a large population of all races and culture. In America it has affect over 5 percent of the Caucasian population.

The symptoms of psoriasis are; plague patches on the skin, reddish flakes on the skin and so on. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body, it is most common in areas like the elbow, knees, scalp, the face, ears, the genital areas, under the arm, the back and so on.

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Article by jannet

Psoriasis is a skin infection or disease that is caused because the immune system becomes hyperactive i.e. the immune system produces more cells that the usual. Generally in one body there are white blood cells known as the T cells that are present. These T cells or white blood cells help your body to fight against diseases. When the T cells double i.e. are produced more than the usual it leads to infection or disease like Psoriasis. After a certain period about 10 to 30% of people suffering from psoriasis can also get psoriatic arthritis, which cause stiffness and swelling in the joints and it is very painful too. There are various types of Psoriasis they are: scalp psoriasis, genital psoriasis, Facial Psoriasis, feet and hand psoriasis, Pustular psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis.

Some of the psoriasis remedies that are popular include coal tar, salicylic acid and dithranol. Salicylic acid is used in some acne preparations and assists the skin in peeling and healing. There are some strong prescription medications that your physician may recommend for severe psoriasis but due to side effects this must be carefully considered. Phototherapy is another treatment option and it uses uv lighting to help the skin clear. The symptoms and severity differ for psoriasis sufferers and some complain more about the itchiness, others about the pain. It will be almost impossible for your skin to maintain a healthy amount of moisture in dry air. Using a room humidifier will help provide and lock in that moisture.

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