Warmer weather creates a desire to be outdoors. The sunshine, which feels so refreshing, can be problematic for psoriasis sufferers. Psoriasis-Ltd has found that total skin care and psoriasis treatment involves much more than treating the damage that has already occurred. Effective psoriasis treatment should also involves some measure of preventive skin care. The use of sunscreens is just one of these preventive skin care measures.
If in spite of your best intentions, you do get too much sun, there are steps you can take to minimize the discomfort to the skin. Gently wash the sunscreen off and apply one to two drops of Jojoba Oil. Jojoba oil when applied while the skin is still wet will not leave a greasy residue but will penetrate and help heal the skin. It seals the water in and serves as a thin layer of soothing moisturizer. Jojoba oil is most commonly used for the maintenance of healthy skin. Jojoba oil helps promote healing of the skin in many ways. Jojoba oil contains antimicrobial properties, meaning it actually discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin. Because the chemical composition of jojoba closely resembles that of the skin’s natural sebum, so it is easily absorbed.
Monday, October 01, 2012
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Keeping Psoriasis in Check
The goal with psoriasis is to treat the symptoms evident on the skin's surface, give the skin the ability to heal itself and keep the symptoms of psoriasis in check. The basic building blocks for healthy skin include the necessary nutrients to sustain itself, water, and air.
If our skin lacks adequate moisture, the reaction is noticeable - the skin's surface may develop patches of dry, flaky or rough textured skin, and you'll notice more itching. The solution is basic, quick and simple – drink water to replenish the moisture in the skin. Drink more water to hydrate from within and moisturize with jojoba oil to help seal in the moisture and prevent further loss.
If our skin lacks adequate moisture, the reaction is noticeable - the skin's surface may develop patches of dry, flaky or rough textured skin, and you'll notice more itching. The solution is basic, quick and simple – drink water to replenish the moisture in the skin. Drink more water to hydrate from within and moisturize with jojoba oil to help seal in the moisture and prevent further loss.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
WHAT IS PLAQUE PSORIASIS ?
Plaque psoriasis may result from an imbalance in the immune system in which the white blood cells that protect the body from infection abnormally trigger a reactive inflammation in the skin. This abnormal reaction will also cause skin cells to grow faster than normal and to pile up in raised patches on the outer surface of the skin creating the raised plaque.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Psoriasis
Psoriasis by any other name might once have been called leprosy! The skin condition known as Psoriasis has existed for centuries. Signs of psoriasis have been found on mummified bodies in tombs dating from the time of the early Egyptians. Psoriasis was referenced in the Bible when is known to have been confused with leprosy, leading to many people with psoriasis being ostracized in the middle ages. Today we have a much better understanding of psoriasis, it’s causes and methods of treating it. We now know that psoriasis is multifactor skin condition that is linked to numerous genetic, immunological and environmental factors. Many scientists believe that a biochemical stimulus triggers the abnormally high skin growth, which in turn causes the skin lesions to develop.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges For Psoriasis Sufferers
Winter weather presents unique challenges in the management and treatment of psoriasis.
Cold winter weather and dry and indoor heat can rob the body of needed moisture and cause psoriasis symptoms to flare or worsen. The condition becomes even more severe when the stress of the holidays and winter illnesses combine and compromise the immune system.
“The physical and emotional discomfort felt by those with psoriasis can be challenging throughout the year,” says dermatologist Mark Lebwohl, M.D., professor and chairman, department of dermatology, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. “Due to winter’s effect on the skin, patients should diligently monitor their condition carefully.”
Psoriasis is most commonly characterized by areas of thick, red, white or scaly patches on the skin’s surface. Psoriasis is caused by the unusually rapid growth of skin cells that can build up on the skin’s surface -- usually around the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet or lower back -- and cause itching and severe discomfort.
Psoriasis treatments are often selected based on the patient’s health, age, lifestyle and symptoms.
* Topical medications applied to the skin are used to treat mild to moderate psoriasis. Topical tretament is usually begun at the first signs of the condition.
* Systemic medications treat the entire body and are often reserved for patients whose psoriasis is not responsive to topical medications or phototherapy.
* New biologic treatments, which target the precise immune responses involved in the development of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, are used to treat moderate to severe conditions forms of psoriasis.
* Phototherapy, or ultraviolet light treatment, is reserved for moderate to severe cases of psoriasis that do not respond to topical therapy.
“Patients with psoriasis should review their treatment options since many innovative treatments and therapies now exist that can greatly improve the quality of life for people with psoriasis,” adds Dr. Lebwohl. One of the more innovative approaches to psoriasis treatment is Psoriasis-ltd. The key to Psoriasis-Ltd is its simplicity. It delivers many well-known and well-documented anti-imflamatory minerals directly to the skin, without the side effects that accompany most psoriasis treatments.
Cold winter weather and dry and indoor heat can rob the body of needed moisture and cause psoriasis symptoms to flare or worsen. The condition becomes even more severe when the stress of the holidays and winter illnesses combine and compromise the immune system.
“The physical and emotional discomfort felt by those with psoriasis can be challenging throughout the year,” says dermatologist Mark Lebwohl, M.D., professor and chairman, department of dermatology, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. “Due to winter’s effect on the skin, patients should diligently monitor their condition carefully.”
Psoriasis is most commonly characterized by areas of thick, red, white or scaly patches on the skin’s surface. Psoriasis is caused by the unusually rapid growth of skin cells that can build up on the skin’s surface -- usually around the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet or lower back -- and cause itching and severe discomfort.
Psoriasis treatments are often selected based on the patient’s health, age, lifestyle and symptoms.
* Topical medications applied to the skin are used to treat mild to moderate psoriasis. Topical tretament is usually begun at the first signs of the condition.
* Systemic medications treat the entire body and are often reserved for patients whose psoriasis is not responsive to topical medications or phototherapy.
* New biologic treatments, which target the precise immune responses involved in the development of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, are used to treat moderate to severe conditions forms of psoriasis.
* Phototherapy, or ultraviolet light treatment, is reserved for moderate to severe cases of psoriasis that do not respond to topical therapy.
“Patients with psoriasis should review their treatment options since many innovative treatments and therapies now exist that can greatly improve the quality of life for people with psoriasis,” adds Dr. Lebwohl. One of the more innovative approaches to psoriasis treatment is Psoriasis-ltd. The key to Psoriasis-Ltd is its simplicity. It delivers many well-known and well-documented anti-imflamatory minerals directly to the skin, without the side effects that accompany most psoriasis treatments.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Psoriasis-Ltd for the Treatment of Psoriasis
Psoriasis-Ltd is a blend of soothing, beneficial all-natural minerals specially formulated to improve the appearance of psoriasis and the texture of psoriasis affected skin. Patients have seen an excellent improvement in the appearance of their skin condition after stopping their previous psoriasis treatments and starting the application of Psoriasis-Ltd III. We are now in our seventh successful year of serving patients throughout the world. Over 98% of those using Psoriasis-Ltd III receive the satisfaction that they had been dreaming of for many years. Psoriasis-Ltd III does not stain clothes or bedding, does not smell, and dries invisibly on the skin in less than 20 seconds.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Treating Psoriasis
The treatment of psoriasis requires a highly motivated patient. The course of psoriasis ebbs and flows worsens and then improves, requiring constant attention to the changing cycle of treatment and management. Most types of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a time or even going into complete remission.
The primary goal in treating psoriasis is to control the itching and reduce inflammation. Treatment of psoriasis must involve some lifestyle changes. Treatment of psoriasis is generally based on the sufferer’s age, the severity of their psoriasis condition, and the type of psoriasis they have. Keeping the skin well hydrated is important in the treatment of psoriasis. If itching is severe antihistamines may be considered.
Psoriasis tends to flare-up when the person is exposed to certain trigger factors. Conditions that may cause flare-ups include changes in climate, infections, stress, and dry skin. Also, certain medicines, most notably beta-blockers, which are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, and lithium or drugs used in the treatment of depression, may cause an outbreak or worsening of the disease. Mild cases of psoriasis may be a nuisance. But more severe cases can be painful, disfiguring and disabling. Lack of sunlight and low indoor humidity in the winter months can cause the psoriasis symptoms to worsen.
Moisturizers such as jojoba oil, bath oils, and soap substitutes can be applied to the affected areas as frequently as required to relieve itching, scaling and dryness. Moisture therapy helps to restore one of the skin's most important functions, which is to form a barrier to prevent bacteria and viruses getting into the body and therefore help to prevent a rash becoming infected. Moisturizers are safe and rarely cause an allergic reaction. Occasionally, products with lanolin may cause a reaction. Ideally, moisturizers should be applied three to four times a day. Apply in a gentle downward motion in the direction of hair growth to prevent accumulation of cream around the hair follicle (this can cause infection of the follicle).
The primary goal in treating psoriasis is to control the itching and reduce inflammation. Treatment of psoriasis must involve some lifestyle changes. Treatment of psoriasis is generally based on the sufferer’s age, the severity of their psoriasis condition, and the type of psoriasis they have. Keeping the skin well hydrated is important in the treatment of psoriasis. If itching is severe antihistamines may be considered.
Psoriasis tends to flare-up when the person is exposed to certain trigger factors. Conditions that may cause flare-ups include changes in climate, infections, stress, and dry skin. Also, certain medicines, most notably beta-blockers, which are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, and lithium or drugs used in the treatment of depression, may cause an outbreak or worsening of the disease. Mild cases of psoriasis may be a nuisance. But more severe cases can be painful, disfiguring and disabling. Lack of sunlight and low indoor humidity in the winter months can cause the psoriasis symptoms to worsen.
Moisturizers such as jojoba oil, bath oils, and soap substitutes can be applied to the affected areas as frequently as required to relieve itching, scaling and dryness. Moisture therapy helps to restore one of the skin's most important functions, which is to form a barrier to prevent bacteria and viruses getting into the body and therefore help to prevent a rash becoming infected. Moisturizers are safe and rarely cause an allergic reaction. Occasionally, products with lanolin may cause a reaction. Ideally, moisturizers should be applied three to four times a day. Apply in a gentle downward motion in the direction of hair growth to prevent accumulation of cream around the hair follicle (this can cause infection of the follicle).
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