Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-contagious common skin condition that causes rapid skin cell reproduction resulting in red, dry patches of thickened skin. Mild scalp psoriasis appears as fine scaling, while severe scalp psoriasis is noted by thick, crusted plaques covering the large portions of the scalp. Psoriasis can extend beyond the hairline to the forehead, back of the neck and around the ears.The dry flakes and skin scales are thought to result from the rapid buildup of skin cells. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, and scalp.
Causes
Psoriasis is caused by a variety of reasons. Heredity is one of the main reasons. If one parent is affected, then there are 15% of chances for the child to suffer from psoriasis. The possibility of child getting the psoriasis is 60%, if both the parents are affected. Trauma on skin like cuts, bruises or burns, some medicines or skin irritants, excessive smoking, alcohol consumption and mental stress or psychological trauma can cause Psoriasis.
Symptoms
Ayurvedic Scalp Psoriasis Treatment
Purification of blood and tissues is the primary aim of Ayurvedic treatment in cases of Psoriasis.
According to Ayurveda, Psoriasis is due to imbalance of two doshas - Vata and Kapha . Vata and Kapha doshas manifest in the skin and cause accumulation of toxins. These toxins accumulate in deep tissues like rasa (nutrient plasma), rakta (blood), mansa (muscles), and lasika (lymphatic). These toxins cause contamination of deeper tissues, leading to Psoriasis.
For Psoriasis ayurvedic treatment in Jayanagar Bangalore, Toxins are cleansed from the body and the digestion restored to prevent further accumulation. Nourishing herbs are then administered to strengthen and tone the tissues to promote complete healing of the skin.
Psoriatic arthritis is a psoriatic condition linked to psoriasis. Some people also experience psoriatic nail and skin changes.Psoriatic arthritis involves inflammation, pain, and swelling in the joints.Some natural treatment options include stress reduction, exercise, capsaicin, and oatmeal.According to Ayurveda, Psoriasis can be considered as the vitiation of Vata and Kapha. Accumulation of low potency poisons (Dooshi vishas), are the basic pathological changes taking place in the system. The psoriatic arthritis treatment in Ayurveda aims at the detoxification of the body or elimination of toxins from the body fluids. It is achieved by Panchakarma treatments.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Remedies for Psoriasis
Soak 15-20 sesame seeds in a glass of water. Keep it overnight and drink on an empty stomach early in the morning.
Cover the affected part with a fresh thin banana leaf.
Take 1-2 cup of bitter gourd juice on empty stomach in the morning. Continue this for 5-6 months. One tablespoon of lime juice can be added, if they find it difficult to digest the bitter taste.
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