Psoriasis
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition characterized by the rapid buildup of skin cells resulting in scaling, redness, itching, and thickened plaques, most commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. It is considered an autoimmune disorder and often has a relapsing-remitting course. Ayurveda considers the condition under the Kushta ( skin diseases), which is a result of the vitiation of all the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue), Twak (skin), and Mamsa (muscle tissue).
CAUSES:
The main causes of Psoriasis are incompatible foods (Viruddha Ahara) like milk with fish, curd with sour fruits, etc., excessive consumption of heavy, oily, and cold food, suppression of natural urges, irregular lifestyle and mental stress, excessive alcohol or meat intake, genetic cause and environmental factors.
COMMON PSORIASIS TRIGGERS:
The major triggers of Psoriasis are Infections: such as strep throat or skin infections, Weather: especially cold, dry conditions, Injury: to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn, Habits: Smoking and exposure to second hand smoke and heavy alcohol consumption, Certain medications: including lithium, high blood pressure drugs and antimalarial drugs and rapid withdrawal of oral or injected corticosteroids.
SYMPTOMS:
Common signs and symptoms of psoriasis include: A patchy rash that varies widely in how it looks from person to person, ranging from spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions over much of the body, Rashes that vary in color, tending to be shades of purple with gray scale on brown or Black skin and pink or red with silver scale on white skin, Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children), Dry, cracked skin that may bleed, Itching, burning or soreness and Cyclic rashes that flare for a few weeks or months and then subside
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
Seek medical care if your condition becomes severe or widespread, causes you discomfort and pain, causes you concern about the appearance of your skin or doesn't improve with treatment.
AYURVEDA TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS:
Ayurveda is said to show its magical relief and cure in the condition of psoriasis by the use of procedures and medications which directly acts on the cause and the vitiated doshas thereby getting back the normalcy in the body. Certain treatment approaches include Snehapana: intake of the medicated ghee or oil internally. Swedana : sudation therapy on the body. Prakshalana: the process of washing the affected body part using the medicated decoctions. Lepana: application of the medicated pastes over the body. shodhana therapy: internal cleansing of the body by eliminating the excess doshas in the body. Tripura purification method- a unique approach at Prasadini which aims at holistic well being of an individual. Shamana type treatment: Pacification therapy by the use of medicinal formulations internally. Rasayana therapy: rejuvenation therapy by use of certain medications. Diet and lifestyle management: proper counselling on the daily regimens(Dinacharya) and the following of the seasonal regimens(Rutucharya).
Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis in our Prasadini Ayurnikethana Ayurveda Hospital offers a holistic and sustainable approach by addressing the root cause of the disease. Through internal purification, herbal remedies, diet regulation, and lifestyle correction, Ayurveda aims not just to manage symptoms but to restore balance and prevent recurrence. With consistent treatment and patience, many patients experienced lasting relief and improved quality of life.
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