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Despite being one of the oldest known skin conditions, the causes of
psoriasis are not exactly known. It is believed to be genetic
condition with factors like stress, anxiety, excessive alcohol
consumption and smoking aggravating it.
While Psorisis can be passed on in the family, there are certain
triggers that can lead to the condition. Stress is considered to be
a factor and so is a strep throat infection. Certain medicines like
NSAIDs can also lead to psoriasis. For those with sensitive skin,
sunburn also poses a danger. In most conditions, doctors believe
Psorisis is caused by an immune deficiency. The most common form –
Plaque psoriasis or psoriasis vulgaris is caused due to a fault in
the body’s biologics and immune system.
The system mistakenly tells the body to over-react and accelerate
the growth of skin cells, which leads to the accumulation of skin on
the surface and subsequently psoriatic plaque. When the condition
spreads throughout the body’s surface, it leads to erythrodermic
plaque.
While the causes are not fully clear, there are a number of
medications available to treat it. Certain drugs like dovonex and
methotrexate are known to provide significant improvements in
Psorisis. Amevive, the first biologic agent to be approved for
treating psoriasis is also an effective remedy. Other than
prescription remedies, there are also herbs and homeopathy
treatments that can help relieve this condition.
New research in psoriasis, its causes and treatments is coming up
with new remedies at a fast pace and the condition can be better
managed today than just a few years back. It is now possible to
control secondary infection due to Psorisis as well as completely
cure the condition with either homeopathy or prescription medicines.
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