Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent, inflammatory disease of the skin of unknown origin,  it is considered to be inherited as an autosomal dominant character with irregular penetrance. It has been seen in both sexes at any age. It is commonly manifest as well-defined erythematous scaly plaques which become silvery on attempts to scrape. This is known as plaque type psoriasis. The lesion may be present in any part of the body but the extensors of the extremities, especially elbow and knees, and sacral region of the back and scalp are the most favorable sites. The lesions may be completely asymptomatic. However, some patients may have severe itching. The lesion worsens during winter and improves or even clear in summer. Occasionally, due to excessive treatment5 with topical irritative agents the lesions become extensive with erythema and scaling with chills and rigors. This is known as exfoliative dermatitis. In another variety known as pustular psoriasis superficially tiny pustules are seen over the existing psoriasis plaques or even on the normal skin which contains a large number of polymorphs. Sometimes the lesions of psoriasis are seen in a linear fashion on the lines of scratch. Sunlight has been found to be beneficial to psoriatics.

Causes of psoriasis

Attacks of psoriasis can be precipitated or aggravated by following factors:

• Stress
• Infection
• Pregnancy
• Trauma
• Certain drugs
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Smoking
• Sunlight etc

Diagnosis

Diagnosis mainly include Grattage test and skin biopsy.

Psoriasis Treatment

Patient should be encouraged to expose maximum to sunlight and avoid trauma during the active phase.

Psoriasis cure with homeopathy – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat psoriasis but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility.As far as therapeutic medication is concerned; several well-proved medicines are available for psoriasis cure that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the psoriasis. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

Few important medicines for the psoriasis treatment are given below:

Arsenic alb, Aurum Met, Psorinum, Sulphur, Kali Brom, Radium Brom, Selenium, Hydrocotyle, Mezarium, Petrolium, Ars Iod, Puls, Sepia, Silicea. Rhus Tox, Thuja, Tuberculinum, Graph, Calcaria Carb,  Lycopodium, Merc Sol, Petrolium and many other medicines.

Allopathic treatment – mainly include corticosteroid, tar, vitamin D analogues, retinoides etc.

Other natural and alternative modes for psoriasis cure – Include Naturopathy, Herbal medicine, Yoga, Ayurveda, Acupressure etc.