I have been just diagnosed with Psoriasis. What should I know about Psoriasis and its treatment?
Any patient who has just developed Psoriasis should understand that it is a skin disease but not skin deep. It calls for long term management rather than short term recovery. There is no short cut to curing Psoriasis. Local creams or lotions help only for a short time and one should ask ones doctor about the 'long term nature and treatment' of this disease before starting any therapy.
Which body parts may get affected with Psoriasis?
Psoriasis may affect any part of the skin, especially the joints like elbow and knees, scalp, behind the ears or any other part. It can affect nails and joints as well. When it affects joints, it is called Psoriatic Arthritis.
What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
Affection of joints in case of Psoriasis is called Psoriatic Arthritis (PA). It does not happen in every case of Psoriasis. PA is suggestive of more severely impaired immune disorder, calling for longer and strategic treatment.
What causes Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is caused by impaired immune system, triggered by factors such as chemicals, stress, drugs, environmental factors, etc., backed by genetic predisposition. It is a serious immune disorder caused by more than one factor. Please read this link for details. http://www.e-psoriasis.com/app/causes.asp
Getting married is a personal
decision if one has (extensive) psoriasis. Since Psoriasis is not a contagious
disease, one does not spread it by touch or sexual contact. Psoriasis a chronic
disease like diabetes or hypertension; that too, with a tendency to go into a
remission.
Cortisone is the most commonly prescribed medicine for Psoriasis but
unfortunately, it is not the most curative medicine. The problem with the use of
cortisone is that it gives temporary relief, as long as you use it. Another
difficulty created by cortisone is that the disease comes back after stopping
cortisone. Third problem is that the resurfaced diseases is more difficult to
handle that when it started, as it becomes resistant.
During the course of the treatment of any disease in which cortisone in any form
is used, the major challenge is to handle that period of cortisone withdrawal.
Homeopathy certainly helps but it takes time; and it may not be as fast acting
as cortisone. The patient has to endure the phase created due to cortisone
withdrawal. Slowly, homeopathic medicine takes control of the situation by then
the patient may not need cortisone. This may take time. The amount of time it
takes to overcome cortisone withdrawal syndrome depends on the following points:
a. Amount of cortisone used b. Duration of cortisone use c. Severity of disease
d. Duration of the disease.
Patient's awareness about this fact and active cooperation helps us to overcome
this crisis and treat the disease.
Is Psoriasis curable for ever using homeopathy?
It is hard to say that any chronic disease may get cured for ever. It can certainly be stated that homeopathic treatment can take psoriasis into a long (disease free) remission, without any side effects. Some people may not get it for decades, while some may have a relapse which may again call for treatment.
Can homeopathy treat Psoriatic arthritis?
Yes, it can. The length of treatment may be longer. Also, if some deformity has taken place, homeopathy cannot revert the deformity.
How much time does homeopathy take to cure my Psoriasis?
The length of time depends on the factors such as duration of Psoriasis, its extent, and the underlying cause, the affection of skin or scalp or nails or joints; or two of more of them. Most patients are treated for about four to eight months. Every patient may have different response patter. You can check curability chances through online assessment test. http://www.e-psoriasis.com/app/curability-register.asp
Do homeopathic medicines contain steroids (cortisone)?
The steroids or cortisone are never used in homeopathy. It is surprising that when homeopathy works very well, some people like to suspect that the medicines may contain some cortisone. Also, the laboratory tests may have some false results, as expleiand in a seperate article, for which please click here.
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