Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is thought to be an auto immune disorder where your body believes it needs to repair itself due to an underlying fault which results in over active cell production.
It can affect a small area or the whole scalp & be mild to severe & presents itself in thick silvery scales.
The underlying skin can be red, inflame & irritated, often causing the sufferer to scratch & itch the scalp which can result in bleeding & or hair loss.
It can be hereditary & is not contagious. It can cause massive discomfort affecting (sometimes) a person’s confidence.
It can also affect the whole body.
Signs of Psoriasis
Psoriasis presents itself as a fine to thick silvery scales with the underlying skin being red & inflamed.
It can affect behind & inside the ears as well as presenting itself outside of the hairline.
Affected nails will appear pitted.
When the scale is removed it will quickly rebuild itself due to overactive cells that are trying to protect the underlying skin.
It can cause hair loss especially when picked or scratched as the hair is often pulled out with the scale attached.
It feels tight, sore, itchy and generally irritated. The underlying skin can be cracked & or broken causing bleeding.
Possible Causes of Psoriasis
Auto immune issues-
Hereditary
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Stress
Remedy
There are no guarantees that the treatment of psoriasis will remove it for good but rather that it can be bought under control. Although saying that we have had many clients that have been cured for good. There are all sorts of treatments available including Tar shampoos, steroid creams, vitamins & many more.
Use of steroid creams can cause thinning of the skin when used for long periods & usually only gives temporary relief so for both of these reasons they are best avoided if at all possible.
In house treatments have quicker & better results as we use steamers to soften the scale & infrared lights to help heal the underlying skin.
With regular treatment the areas become smaller & smaller & the regrowth of the skin build up becomes slower. Left untreated the condition can worsen & spread.
Call us on 01273 711140 to book a consultation &/or to order products to be used at home.