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Description

Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent skin disorder that causes the skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This results in the classic lesion characterized by a well-marginated, erythematous plaque with silvery-white surface scale. It affects 2-3% of people globally.

It can affect any part but is most commonly seen on the extensor surfaces i.e., knees, elbows and buttocks; palms and scalp, especially the anterior scalp margin may also be affected. It appears in early adulthood and can heal and come back throughout life.

Types:

• Plaque psoriasis – it is the most common type presenting with the characteristic red plaque with silvery-white scale on surface.
• Pustular Psoriasis – it presents with a red and scaly skin with tiny pustules on palms and soles.
• Guttate Psoriasis – it starts in childhood or I young adults and presents with small red spots on the torso and limbs.
• Inverse Psoriasis – it presents with bright red lesions in skin folds, like the axillae, groin and under the breasts.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis – it is triggered by infection, sunburn, medications, etc., and presents with fiery red skin and shedding of scales in sheets. This type of psoriasis needs immediate treatment.

Causes:

The cause of psoriasis is unknown, but studies have shown role of genetics and certain triggers which can precipitate an outbreak of this condition, which are – cuts, scrapes or surgery, stress, streptococcal infection, certain medications like beta blockers, HCQs and antimalarial drugs.

Symptoms:

Symptoms vary according to the type of psoriasis, but the most common type – the plaque psoriasis presents with the following clinical features:

• Well-marginated erythematous plaque with silvery white surface scale
• Plaques are itchy and painful, and may crack or bleed
• Nail changes like onycholysis, pitting or thickening of nail plate with accumulation of subungual debris
• It may be associated with Psoriatic arthritis presenting with pain and swelling in joints.

The action of each ingredient of is as follows :

Berberis aquifolium: Pimply, dry, rough, scaly. Eruptions on the scalp extending to the face and neck. Psoriasis.

Calcarea carbonica: Unhealthy; readily ulcerating; flaccid.

Graphites: Rough, hard, persistent dryness in portions of skin unaffected by eczema. Eruptions, oozing out a sticky exudation. Unhealthy skin; every little injury suppurates.

Hydrocotyle asiatica: Dry eruptions. Psoriasis gyrata, on trunk and extremities, palms and soles. Circular spots with scaly edges. Intolerable itching, especially of soles. Profuse sweat.

Natrum muriaticum: Dry eruptions, especially on the margin of the hairy scalp and bends of joints.

WARNING: Do not stop your routine prescriptions of conventional system abruptly. They are to be gradually tapered of under the guidance of your medical practitioner depending on the status of improvement

• If symptoms persist, worsen or recur frequently, consult your doctor
• Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dark & dry place.

For better results :

• Take nutritious diet.
• Avoid application of cosmetic creams and lotions.
• Avoid fatty food like chocolates, nuts, dry fruits, spicy food etc. which might increase the activity of sebaceous glands.
• Exercise regularly.