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Although there is currently no known cure for psoriasis, there are a number of treatment options for to help relieve some symptoms or even allow for others to go into full remission. Traditional treatment of psoriasis can be divided into three main types of treatment: topical treatments, light therapy, and systemic medications. Topical treatments If you have mild to moderate psoriasis, topical treatment alone can help you manage the disease. However, if your psoriasis is severe, topical treatment might be combined with light therapy...

Symptoms Depending on what type of psoriasis you have, the signs and symptoms can be different. However, some common signs and symptoms of psoriasis can include: Red, scale-like patches of skin that are covered with silver-white buildup of dead skin cells Small scaling spots that usually cover large areas of the body (commonly seen in kids) Dry and cracked skin that can cause bleeding Itching, burning, or soreness Thickened nails that have indentations or ridges Swollen, stiff, and/or sore joints Skin lesions caused by...

Even though there is no scientific evidence to support it, some patients with psoriasis find that having a healthy, balanced diet and avoiding certain foods help alleviate their symptoms. Regardless of any proof, eating a healthy diet have lots of benefits, including for your skin. Also, some patients with psoriasis say that avoiding certain foods help them circumvent severe symptoms and flare-ups, so here are 7 foods you should eliminate or limit. Junk food Junk foods are rich in trans fat, saturated fats, and...

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, nearly 8 million people suffer from psoriasis in the United States, which makes the condition the most prevalent autoimmune disorder in the country. However, regardless of how common it is, many are still unclear as to what psoriasis is and have difficulty detecting the disease. In a nutshell, psoriasis increases the rate at which skin cells grow in your system, which then exhibits itself as flaky, dry, and itchy patches (or plaques) on the skin. Two conditions that...

Although psoriasis is most evident on the skin, it’s actually an autoimmune disorder. Healthy skin cells are destroyed by T-cells, which normally attack foreign bodies, like bacteria. This disorder makes the skin cells reproduce too quickly—dead cells can’t fall off properly, so a buildup of skin occurs, creating itchy, painful patches of scaly, red skin. Psoriasis can’t be cured, but it can be managed by avoiding triggers and taking care of yourself. While everyone worries about providing their skin with the best care and products,...