The exact reason for the occurrence of psoriasis is yet to be known. When one comes in contact with the preventive mechanism (psoriasis is often called resistant – mediated disease). According to Ayurveda, bile enhancer dietary is one of the reasons.
Is psoriasis a genetic disease?
A. Yes, it is a genetic disorder, but the genetic property is not only the main cause.
The main cause of psoriasis is still to be known. It may be the problem related to immune system, with T cells and other white blood cells, called neutrophils, in your body.
The factors that triggers psoriasis are
• Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections
• Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, or a severe sunburn
• Stress
• Smoking
• Heavy alcohol consumption
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Certain medications
Q. At what age does psoriasis occur most?
A. Psoriasis can affect any age group. These days people of any age group are seen suffering from it. The age group which is affected more is (15-45 years).
Q. Can the condition change with the weather?
A. Yes, the condition varies up to weather. Most patients experience skin deterioration in cold weather. In some cases, being in the sun for a longer period of time, psoriasis is also likely to emerge.
Q. Do men have a higher risk of psoriasis in men?
A. Psoriasis equally occurs in men and women but it also depends on regional and environmental factors
Q. Do patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of infections in the ignorance of ordinary people?
A. Studies have been found that bacteria are the same on psoriatic skin and normal skin, but on the psoriatic skin, the number of bacteria per square millimeter is high. Intense scratching may increase the possibility of second-degree infection because it helps in bacterial attack by scratches on the skin. For this reason, it should be avoided by scalding, because the scars of the skin can give rise to new psoriasis.
Q. Will my hair fall from psoriasis?
A. Psoriasis is not the cause of your hair fall. However, the hair may be tangled in flakes on the scalp, and they may lose hair while removing the flakes.
Q. What is the effect of sunlight on psoriasis?
A. Natural sunlight may have a good effect on psoriasis. Based on the known benefits of the scope, ultraviolet light is used to treat psoriasis and other skin diseases.
Q. Can streptococcal infection of the throat and other winter diseases affect my psoriasis?
A. If you are suffering from psoriasis, then your symptoms may increase with bacterial or viral infection. Streptococcal infection has been seen to increase psoriasis. The resistance mechanism has a large role in its development. Germs, diseases, viruses or bacteria can all disturb your symptoms.
Q. Is psoriasis a contagious disease?
A. No, psoriasis is not contagious. The skin of the psoriasis patient is very different from a normal person, but they should not be treated like open wounds. There is no danger to others from the patient of psoriasis.
Q. What should be done during pregnancy?
One suffering with psoriasis during pregnancy should take advice of your doctor for continuing the medicines throughout pregnancy. It is advisable to use only the medicine which are to be applied on the affected area.
Q. Can psoriasis start with medicines of heart diseases?
Yes the patients suffering with heart disease are more prone to psoriasis, beta-blockers is the medication given which blocks the CAMP channel which leads to psoriasis. If one is going through should consult your doctor and cardiologist.
How long does psoriasis recover?
A. There is no cure for psoriasis, it can be kept only under control, as per Allopathic medicine. But according to Ayurveda it can be completely cured.
Q. Do patients need to continue to get medical treatment?
A. Yes, if one is suffering with other disease along, than medical treatment is necessary.
Diet and lifestyle
Q. Can the patients of psoriasis use cosmetics?
A. Yes, valued cosmetic products can be used and if psoriasis does not emerge, then they can continue. Advised to use Ayurvedic and beneficial products
Q. What diet should be followed?
A. In alternative treatment of psoriasis, cough things sour products, brinjal, tomatoes and seafood animals, non-vegetarian food should not be eaten. Artificial color should not be eaten / drink / substance, junk food / canned foods. Do not eat Avoid milk and milk made from milk products. Eat fresh vegetables and fresh fruits. Drink more water.
Q. What fabric should psoriasis patients wear?
A. They are advised to wear loose cotton clothes
Q. What should I do, I am sleepless because of the depression of this disease?
You can divert your mind by sitting in meditation, by doing yoga, playing with children, listening to music, and spending time with other family members. You can also watch funny movies. As the treatment of it is a long process so one can go in depression. By following these remedies you can avoid depression.
Q. Is there any relation between diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure and psoriasis?
One suffering with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure are prone to psoriasis. The medication given during these health issues aggravate the symptoms. Therefore, it is advisable to talk to cardiologists and specialists of diabetes.
Q. Can we eat non-vegetarian food?
No, we do not recommend eating non-vegetarian food.
Atopic Dermatitis is a serious skin disorder. Also known as Eczema and is very common amongst children. Atopic Dermatitis is known by many other medical names like Dermatitis, atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis as well. Being a chronic skin disease it’s not contagious. The condition of the disease differs with climate and also fluctuates from mild to severe.
If we talk about the most affected age group than its infants but the grown up can also be affected by it. But, we can say that any age group can be affected. The most affected areas by Atopic Dermatitis are elbow, front and back of the knees for the children and feet and hands for the adults.
Causes of Atopic Dermatitis
Heredity
Weak immune system
Unhygienic lifestyle
Exposure to allergens
Difficulty in skin permeability
Abnormal functioning of the body’s immune system
Hot bath hard water
Cold
Stress
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Dry skin with scales on the entire body
Itching
Red patches
Raised lesions in legs, face, neck and arms
Oozing out of clear fluid
Cracking
Swollen and cracked lesions
IRRITANTS
Wool or fibers
Soaps
Certain make up products and perfumes
Dust
Sand
Cigarette Smoke
Substances like solvents, chlorine, mineral oil
Harsh soaps and detergents
ALLERGENS
Mold
Dander of cats and dogs
Pollen
Eggs
Milk
Peanuts
Wheat
Soy products
Dust mites
Fish
Other than Allergens and Irritants, there are many other reasons due to which Atopic Dermatitis reaches to its worst condition- frustration, anger and stress. Temperature, climate and skin infections also aggravate the situation to a huge extent. Low humidity, dry climate, hot showers and baths, sudden fluctuation in temperature, microbial infections are some other factors.
The inflammation on epidermis is the main cause for Atopic Dermatitis. According to Ayurveda, this disorder is Vicharchika. Atopic dermatitis as per Ayurveda is the imbalance between vata and kapha. Kapha governs various functions of the immune system of the human body and vata controls the dryness of the skin due to which skin related complications occur. Ayurveda focuses on keeping a balance between vata and kapha, which is very helpful in the improvement of the skin texture, purity as well as the quality of skin.
Planet Ayurveda offers the Atopic Dermatitis Care Package. This pack has a combination of all the herbs which are beneficial and useful for this skin disorder and is free from chemicals and side effects.
The herbs used are natural and vegetarian.
Neem Capsules
Gandhak Rasayan
Navkarshik churna
Lippu oil
777 oil
Karanj oil
Manadarin Orange soap
Neem Capsules
Neem Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are made of extract of Azadirachta Indica bark which is a pure vegetarian formulation. Regular intake of neem capsules can help us purify our blood efficiently.
Amazing antibacterial qualities.
Can detoxify our body perfectly
Various minor to major skin conditions like rashes, itching, scabies, warts, boils, and so on are cured by Neem Capsules
Dosage
1-2 capsules twice/thrice daily for one month after meal, with plain water.
Gandhak Rasayan
Helps to maintain a healthy skin
Maintains the female reproductive system
Purifies blood
Helps in getting rid of skin diseases like ringworm, scabies, itching and other fungal infections.
Dosage
2 Tablets twice to thrice daily.
Navkarshik churna
Removes the toxins from within the body. It is combination of herbs Neem, Kutki, Manjishtha which purify the blood and corrects the metabolism of “Pitta” and heat regulation in our body. Giloy is immunomodulatory and improves immunity whereas Daruhaldi acts as an anti-inflammatory herb.
Lippu oil
Lippu oil-is a perfect solution to the problems of Dry skin, hyper melanosis, Lichen Planus, Ichthyosis, and Eczema. It offers quick recovery by control of itching, lichenisation and preventing further damage to the epidermis.
Lippu Oil is beneficial for
Dry skin
Hyper melanosis
Lichen Planus
Ichthyosis
Eczema.
Karanj oil
Karanj is an important Ayurvedic medicine, used predominantly in skin diseases.
Manadarin Orange soap
It is made with combinations of Aqua, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Glycerin, Sorbitol, SLES, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Sinensis Oil (Orange), Citrus Nobilis Oil (Mandarin), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera).
Useful in maintaining the skin tone and elasticity