Cures For Psoriasis

The truth is that there is no universal 'cure' for psoriasis. Because science still doesn't know exactly what causes it, they cannot develop a single cure that tackles the root of the problem.

What we do know is that it is caused by a malfunction of the immune system, which results in the over production of skin cells. This excess of skin cells builds up on the surface, and is manifested as the scaly red patches you see on the affected areas.

The problem for most people is to identify what triggered this immune system malfunction, because the triggers can be vastly different from person to person. For some it is something in their diet, for some smoking or drinking is the cause. Once you know the cause you can then decide which of the many treatments for psoriasis is most suitable for you.

Unfortunately, many people just don't know what their trigger is, and so their only option is to try the different cures for psoriasis on a trial and error basis until they hit upon something that works for them.

Lets look at the main treatments for psoriasis you may come across.

Topical treatments for psoriasis are commonly prescribed to reduce the inflammation and scaling of the skin. Common preparations are Corticosteroids, Coal Tar, Anthralin, Tazarotene and Calcipotriene.

Whilst effective at treating the systems, topical treatments do not address the root cause of the skin over production and so cannot be called 'cures' for psoriasis.

These treatments are commonly used for mild to moderate outbreaks of psoriasis. For severe outbreaks that cover large parts of the body, applying creams and ointments is not practical due to the large quantities that would be required and the cost involved.

Please consult a medical professional before using the above preparations, as they do have possible side effects.

Tazarotene and Calcipotriene are vitamin A and vitamin D derivatives respectively and are fairly safe to use, with skin irritation being the main side effect.

Anthralin and Coal Tar are also relatively safe, although these preparations can be messy and stain clothing. Coal Tar also has an unpleasant odour.

Corticosteroids should be used with caution, and it is not advisable to use them over the long term. Long term use can cause thinning of the skin, making the skin break and bleed easily. Want to use these? Be prepared to take a pack of band aids with you everywhere you go!

When topical treatments don't work, phototherapy is usually the next option your doctor will suggest. If you have psoriasis outbreaks covering large areas of your body then this may be the first choice of treatment.

Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to UV rays, usually at a clinic or hospital, which reduces the activity of T-cells (the cells responsible for skin production). Whilst effective against even severe outbreaks, this cure for psoriasis does have a downside or two.

Phototherapy requires travel to a location that has the UV equipment, sometimes up to 5 times a week, before any results can be seen. Depending on where you live, this could be impractical or even impossible. The other downside is the exposure to UV light, albeit in a controlled environment, has the well known side effects of premature ageing and skin cancer.

Because phototherapy requires your doctor to refer you to a specialist, and then the specialist to arrange the appointments to use the equipment, some people attempt to administer their own UV treatment by visiting a tanning salon.

This is not an advisable course of action. Not only is the UVA light emitted by the sunbeds at commercial tanning salons not effective in treating psoriasis, but you are putting yourself at a higher risk of skin cancer.

You may have come across claims by herbalists that certain herbal remedies are effective cures for psoriasis. Topical treatments include the already mentioned Coal Tar, as well as Neem Oil which doesn't cause the staining to clothing that Coal Tar does.

Turning to nature for psoriasis cures comes down to more than applying a cream or popping pills, but rather making permanent changes to your lifestyle that will eliminate the triggers of the disease.

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