What is Psoriasis?

It is a condition that arises when the immune system attacks skin cells erroneously. This condition stays for a long term and is not contagious. The most common affected areas that experience Psoriasis are elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, and trunk. 

What factors trigger Psoriasis?

Before treating, understanding the causes and how they affect the body is an essential aspect. There are many triggers that contribute to this condition. Let’s dive into some of them.

Genetic factors

This is one of the most common factors that are triggered if any of the family members have been facing this in the past. This can happen even if the health condition is up to a point and all the precautions have been taken, but if there is anybody who has been experiencing this, there is a high chance of developing the same. 

Stress or depression

These are other causes that affect the problem. If you have been facing stress or depression, this can develop in your body. If this has been caused by stress, there is a high chance that it exacerbates the skin disease instead of abating it. 

Infections

These are other factors that contribute to the disease. When mentioning infections, the most common infection is within strep throat. This is a bacterial infection caused by immune system dysfunction. Strep throat begins affecting the immune system through guttate Psoriasis.

Lifestyle factors

Not only do dysfunction of organs or genetic factors play a role in affecting the skin, but it is crucial to understand that lifestyle factors also cause this problem. Drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, not eating a balanced diet, not maintaining physical health, and unmaintained mental wellness are some of the factors that should be in control to ensure health is taken care of. 

What are the symptoms of Psoriasis?

Red patches over the skin

This is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people facing Psoriasis. These can be inflamed and are most seen on the scalp, elbows and palms. 

Itching around the affected regions

You may experience an itching or burning sensation around the areas with red patches. 

Arthralgia or arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is common among a few people, and it causes problems like joint pain or swelling around it. This should not be taken lightly and should be treated at an early stage before it compounds into neurological problems. 

How to treat Psoriasis with Ayurveda?

Ayurvedic Psoriasis treatment has proven to be very effective in healing this skin disease. As the Ayurveda approach focuses on five elements: air, earth, fire, space, and water, the person is healed in and out with the Ayurvedic approach. Let’s review some of the steps that are taken into consideration. 

Panchakarma Therapy

This step ensures the health condition is treated effectively by considering detoxification of the body. The step also includes bloodletting, which helps ward off skin illnesses. When experiencing this therapy, Ayurvedic doctors ensure you get the proper cure related to everything, including the digestive system and skin diseases.

Herbal Remedies

Some people are suggested with Herbal Remedies. What determines what treatment to choose is the severity of the problem. The herbal remedies are other exercises that play a role in eliminating toxins from the body with no side effects in any area.

Nutritional advice

Some patients are advised to adopt lifestyle modifications such as healthy eating and regular exercise. Foods such as ginger, cucumber, bitter gourd, and DHT blockers like turmeric are suggested to help balance different doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).

How Ayush Ayurveda can help

Ayurvedic approaches focus on treating in and out of the body, including the mental and physical health of patients. We are here to help you with everything, no matter if you want to cure skin disease or any other illness. Contact Ayush Ayurveda today to experience the best holistic and healing approach.