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About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common, chronic condition, which affects at least 2% of the population. Psoriasis most noticeably affects the skin, particularly around the face, scalp, elbows, knees, palms and soles of feet. In some cases it can affect nail, cornea or joints and it may even cause oedema and liver damage.
Possible Symptoms
*Red thick skin patches (plaques)may be round with clear boundaries
*Silvery scaly patches, often in hairy areas.
*Itching
*Weeping skin
*Pitting in nails
*Joint pain
Western Medicine View
In Western medicine the cause of psoriasis is still not clear although it is believed to be a hereditary skin condition, triggered by infection or psychogenic factors. The cause of psoriasis is not clear although it is believed to be a hereditary condition, often triggered by stress, trauma and infection. Conventional treatment normally involves the use of long-wave ultraviolet light (UVA) and the application of topical preparations such as coal tar and ointments containing corticosteroids. It is common for treatment to be unsuccessful, which is why many people have sought help through Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine View
According to Chinese Medicine there are many different types of psoriasis: for example, if the skin is itchy and red the cause is usually Wind and Heat; thick and purplish patches are likely to be due to Blood Stasis; Heat and Damp are indicated by red, weeping patches and if the patient feels tired easily and the patches are thick, pale and dry this is often due to a deficiency of blood and Qi. Having established the type of psoriasis the doctor will then prescribe a course of Chinese herbs.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Treatment is mainly herbal. It can be either internal (herbal infusion to drink) or external (herbs to wash with or herbal cream to apply on the skin) or both.
Because psoriasis is often slow in response to treatment it can be a while before you see a significant change although some symptoms may improve quickly (the itching often gets better in a short period of time). The length of treatment varies from person to person and the doctor would normally recommend patients stay on treatment for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Lifestyle Advice
Patients with psoriasis should avoid spicy food, seafood, red meat and alcohol. Our doctors would be able to give you more specific advice on diet and lifestyle during consultation.
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Case History
"The treatment on my psoriasis is working. This treatment of the whole body instead of symptoms is clearly a good way forward and better for me than just using hydrocortizone that simply masks the problem rather than curing it."