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.

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.

• Skin pain and inflammation
• Skin blisters
• Dry skin patches
• Loose silvery scales
• Restricted joint motion
• Emotional distress
• Bleeding skin patches
• Itching or burning skin
• Raised pus-filled skin bumps
• Skin redness around pustules

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.

• Avoid consuming opposite foods.
• Do not take cold water bath immediately after a heavy workout, traveling, a long walk, etc.
• Do not eat too much of salty, sour or acidic foods.
• Avoid sleeping in afternoons
• Do not control natural urges like vomiting, urination, bowels, etc.
• Take care not to consume foods which cause indigestion.
• Don’t eat radish, sesame, jaggery (gur), curds, fish and other sour foods.