Psoriasis- Its causes, symptoms, and treatments in Ayurveda
Skin is what makes us beautiful. As we grow older, our skin starts degrading. Moreover, due to some skin-related diseases, its complexion starts deteriorating. Skin-related diseases include typical warts, typical verrucas, possible dactylitis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, rosacea, vitiligo, urticaria, etc. Psoriasis is also a fatal disease among serious skin-related diseases.
About 125 million people all over the world suffer from this disease. There are two to three percent of people in the world who have symptoms of Psoriasis. If you are also struggling with this disease, then in this article we are sharing complete information related to this disease with you. We have mentioned below effective treatments for this disease.
An Overview Of Psoriasis:
Psoriasis is a long-term disease in which the patient suffers from many skin-related problems. Psoriasis not only damages the skin cells but also causes irritation. These include itching in the skin, red rashes, and blemishes.
Psoriasis may be limited to a small area on the skin but sometimes it spreads throughout the body. This mostly happens in the knees, elbows, and scalp. Sometimes this causes itching on the skin and may also cause bleeding. When the condition becomes serious, red rashes start increasing on the skin.
Types of Psoriasis:
The number of Psoriasis patients has been increasing in the last few years. Sometimes the condition of this disease becomes so serious that the victim may even die. For this reason, it is important to know about the different types of Psoriasis. Following are the types of Psoriasis:
- Erythrodermic Psoriasis-
In this condition, there is the problem of redness of the skin and skin fall from time to time. It also causes serious infections and sunburn.
- Guttate Psoriasis-
In this condition, there are small and red spots on the limbs. It usually begins in childhood or adulthood. Psoriasis, tonsillitis, respiratory infections, and strep throat are common triggers.
- Pustular Psoriasis-
This type of Psoriasis is more common in adults. These cause large areas of pus-filled blisters, and white and red, swollen skin.
- Inverse Psoriasis-
In this condition of Psoriasis, there is friction and bright red skin around the waist and under the breasts.
- Nail Psoriasis-
Due to nail Psoriasis the colour of the skin starts deteriorating. Due to this, changes occur in the nails of fingers and toes and pits appear on the skin.
- SeboPsoriasis-
In this type of Psoriasis, smooth, yellow-colored scales along with stripes and spots appear on the scalp and face. It is a mixture of seborrheic dermatitis and Psoriasis.
If you are suffering from any of these types of Psoriasis then you can take the help of Ayurvedic treatment for its treatment.
Psoriasis Symptoms:
To identify Psoriasis disease, you need to know about its symptoms. This infection is quite dangerous. If you are experiencing swelling, fever, or severe pain, these are symptoms of Psoriasis. Its other main symptoms are as follows:
Scalp formation on the scalp
discoloration of nails
pitting in nails
nail breakage
crooked nails
skin rash
Itching
joint pain
cracked and dry skin
lower back pain
Causes of Psoriasis:
There are many factors that cause Psoriasis disease. In most cases, emotional stress or trauma infection triggers this condition more. Certain abnormalities also cause Psoriasis. People who have severe Psoriasis are usually found to be affected by some trauma or emotional stress. This stress starts increasing due to problems in the internal system of the person.
Other causes of Psoriasis are as follows:
- emotional stress
- skin injury such as a cut, scratch, or surgery
- an infection (streptococcal infection)
- change in body temperature due to weather
- Effect of certain medications such as lithium and beta-blockers
Psoriasis-treatments in Ayurveda:
People often take allopathic medicines for the treatment of Psoriasis, which can cause side effects. Therefore, if you want to get rid of this disease without any side effects, then it is important for you to choose Ayurveda. We are sharing below the complete information related to its treatment according to Ayurveda:
- Panchakarma Therapy
Panchakarma Therapy is mentioned in Ayurveda to cure Psoriasis, which includes internal and external medicines of purely herbal origin. Keeping in mind the type of disease of Psoriasis, the person suffering from it should consume medicated ghee for 7 to 10 days.
The following steps are necessary for this therapy-
- Shirodhara-
In this, we drip medicated oil or buttermilk. After this, a paste of mud and medicines is applied to the patient’s body.
- Vasties (medicated enema)-
This procedure takes 8 to 10 days. In this, consume the herbal mixture, herbal formulation, and medicinal ghee for about 120 to 180 days.
- Vomiting and catharsis-
In this, we induce vomiting and catharsis for treatment. This is one of the Panchakarma therapies, in which we clean the stomach. Along with this, we cleanse the toxins from the nerves and chest. It is very useful in the treatment of pulmonary TB, fever, and diarrhoea.
Remedies with Ayurveda:
We can use the following Ayurvedic herbal remedies for the treatment of Psoriasis:
- Use Guggul and black nightshade juice to reduce swelling.
- To reduce swelling and get relief from itching, prepare a paste of jasmine flowers.
- Use Neem to boost the immune system and purify the blood.
- Use garlic and onion to purify blood in the body.
- Use turmeric to reduce redness and swelling.
- Neem is useful to boost the immune system and purify the blood.
- Boswellia or Indian frankincense is useful for supporting the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Ayurvedic Medicine: For the treatment of Psoriasis, we can use Ayurvedic medicines like Kutki, Giloy, Arogyavardhini Vati, Ras Manikya, etc. Ayurvedic medicines do not have any side effects. It is not harmful to the body. Following are the important Ayurvedic medicines to cure Psoriasis:
- Manjishtha
It helps improve blood flow as well as eliminate skin diseases. We also know it as a natural blood purifier. We can use it to brighten the skin and remove blemishes. Using the decoction or powder of Manjistha with honey or lukewarm water provides relief.
- Neem
Its bark is very beneficial in Ayurveda. Neem has antibacterial properties which remove skin problems. To treat Psoriasis, mix its bark powder with olive oil and apply this paste to the affected area.
- Turmeric
It is a naturally occurring antibiotic. It is an antibacterial herb which is very beneficial for the skin. We use turmeric to treat any kind of skin injury. Consuming its powder daily 2 to 3 times a week provides relief from Psoriasis.
- Aloe Vera
It is a herb full of medicinal properties. Antibacterial, anti-microbial, and vitamin A properties are found in it which help in preventing infection. Aloe vera has healing properties that provide relief from burning and itching. To use it, apply its gel to the affected areas and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. After this, wash it with clean water. You can repeat this process 3 to 4 times.
- Sandalwood
Sandalwood is extremely important to protect the skin from the effects of pollution. You can remove the spots caused by psoriasis by using this face pack. It has antifungal properties that help fight bacteria and make your skin clean and glowing.
- Mulethi Powder
It contains Ayurvedic properties like anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, which help in treating skin-related problems. By using Mulethi powder you can get rid of the problems caused by Psoriasis. It helps in removing blemishes from your skin and gives an attractive look to your skin.
- Multani Powder
It helps in removing allergies on the skin. Due to psoriasis, sometimes the pores of the skin get clogged, which can lead to breakouts on the skin. Along with this, itching, redness, and granular skin also start damaging your skin cells. If you want to get rid of it then use Multani powder.
Take care of the following things in psoriasis:
This problem can occur due to dry skin. Therefore, protect the skin from becoming dry. For this you can use a humidifier. If your skin is sensitive then use moisturiser.
The chemicals and dyes present in scented soaps and perfumes irritate your skin. Their strong aroma may cause discomfort to you. Therefore, avoid using strong scented soaps and perfumes.
Itching is natural in psoriasis. Therefore, take a bath by adding rock salt, milk or olive oil to lukewarm water. This relieves the problem of itching.
Conclusion:
It is important for every person to take special care of his skin because it makes his personality effective. This disease is mostly seen in people between 20 to 25 years of age. That’s why treatment of Psoriasis is also important. If it is not treated on time, it can prove fatal for the person suffering from it. Ayurvedic medicine is the most effective option for its treatment, which helps in eliminating toxic substances from the body.
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