By Dr. Stacy Chimento, Dermatologist So you've been diagnosed with Psoriasis. As a sufferer of an autoimmune condition myself called ankylosing spondylitis (autoimmune condition that attacks the sacroiliac joints), Dr. Stacy Chimento adds "I can understand the frustration and complexity of these conditions. Many of us are in the same boat, working moms, professionals, … [Read more...]
Curing Psoriasis with Yoga Asanas
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease seen as redness, scaling of various sizes. Although psoriasis can strike at any age, it is seen mostly in people in the age group of 15-35 years. Psoriatic arthritis, however, has its highest incidence in the age group of 30-50 years. With modern medical science unable to find a permanent cure, millions are forced to suffer … [Read more...]
Psoriasis During Pregnancy
It seems pregnancy brings more than a "healthy glow." It might also help clear psoriasis for those who have the skin disease. A study showed that psoriatic women who have high estrogen levels during pregnancy experience significant improvements of their psoriasis. The retrospective studies suggested that from 16 percent to 63 percent of women with psoriasis … [Read more...]
Role of Vitamin D Levels In Defence Against Psoriasis
According to a research published in Journal of dermatological treatments increasing vitamin D intake could reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. Vitamin D incorporated into a cream or ointment is also a relatively effective treatment for psoriasis, yet no one had investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might be of similar … [Read more...]
Diet For Managing Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes deformed nails and horrible itchy plaques, primarily on the elbows, knees and scalp. According to studies reported -Diet may be important in the management of psoriasis. Researchers have recommended antioxidants, beta-carotene, folate, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc as nutritional factors that may play a role in the prevention and … [Read more...]
