Psoriasis is a difficult disease to treat because it is still not well understood. Despite this, there are many treatments that have been developed although there is no “cure” yet. There are also many natural psoriasis treatments that have been shown to be very effective for many psoriasis patients in preventing psoriasis flare-ups. One of … Read more
The semi-good news for all of us with psoriasis is that you are not alone, as it affects about 7.5 million of us here in the USA. The bad news is that although psoriasis is usually little more than an irritating skin infection, research shows us that it can lead to psoriatic arthritis, heart disease, … Read more
Several recently published articles have confirmed an association between patients with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who also have psoriasis and eczema, and that gluten sensitivity runs in the family.[1]. These studies are finally revealing something people who have chosen a gluten-free lifestyle have known for years. Skin disorders can be caused by gluten sensitivity … Read more
The skin is the largest sense organ in the body. It’s the part visible to others and the part you have to take care of. Healthy, radiant skin is also an indicator of a healthy body in general. However, even if you think you are healthy, you cannot avoid getting a skin disease especially if … Read more
Men with psoriasis often have to deal with the uncomfortable itching, scaling, and red skin patches that come with this chronic condition. It’s an annoying and sometimes embarrassing problem, and as if itching and flaking of the arms weren’t bad enough, some men even develop patches of red, itchy penis skin. When it comes to … Read more
A study in the British Journal of Dermatology found that many of their patients with psoriasis had a significant zinc deficiency. Zinc is important for its antioxidant benefits that are essential for healthy skin. I’m going to take a look at why zinc is good for your skin and what steps you can take if … Read more
Men with psoriasis often have to deal with the uncomfortable itching, scaling, and red skin patches that come with this chronic condition. It’s an annoying and sometimes embarrassing problem, and as if itching and flaking of the arms weren’t bad enough, some men even develop patches of red, itchy penis skin. When it comes to … Read more
Hint: The answer lies in the special Eskimo diet – Fish. When you look at the psoriasis statistics across all nationalities and ethnicities, one group immediately jumps out as special—the Eskimos. Compared to mostly everyone else, their incidence of psoriasis is remarkably low. only 1% Many Eskimos are affected by this debilitating skin disorder, but … Read more
Psoriasis is a skin condition. A person with psoriasis will have very dry, scaly skin that changes color and develops into open breaks and sores. Psoriasis is a condition that affects thousands of people, often causing them serious problems. Psoriasis can be painful and embarrassing. With psoriasis, one’s skin becomes visibly flaky and is often … Read more
There are 3 main phenomena or symptoms of psoriasis, which can be detected by scraping psoriatic plaques: – “spot stearin” phenomenon – when scraping the surface of psoriatic plaque, silvery-white scales will appear that look like stearin – a tasteless and odorless substance used in soap making, etc. – The “final film” phenomenon (also known … Read more