What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that affects about 3% of the population. Symptoms include red scaly patches on the skin in addition to itchiness and flaking of the skin.
The condition causes skin cells to grow too quickly resulting in thick, scaly, inflamed areas of skin. It can affect any part of the skin including the scalp and nails. Up to 30% of sufferers also develop a type of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, it can be well managed with different types of treatment.
Understanding psoriasis
There are many types of skin psoriasis including:
- Plaque psoriasis – the most common form
- Pustular psoriasis – known for being quite severe
- Guttate psoriasis – commonly found in children
- Napkin psoriasis – seen in infants up to 8 months
- Flexural psoriasis – affects body folds and genital areas and
- Erythrodermic psoriasis – a severe form requiring hospitalisation
There are four primary causes that trigger the condition:
- Stress and anxiety
- Injuries to the skin such as bites, burns and cuts
- Infections – such as strep throat, tonsillitis, and shingles
- Drug interaction – taking medications such as steroids,
antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and some blood pressure medications.
In clinical studies conducted across Australia, Europe, and Asia the efficacy of Healthy Skin Solution’s treatments (as pioneered by Dr Michael Tirant) have been shown to be proven. In up to 90% of plaque psoriasis sufferers the condition can be put into remission for an extended period, without having to rely on steroids or harsh drugs.
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