Psoriasis Treatment Medical and Natural – Watertown, CT

What is Psoriasis?

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Psoriasis is an immune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. 

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. 

It is a chronic disease that often comes and goes, and it can be mild, moderate or severe.



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Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease and appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white build up of dead skin cells. 

Part of the misconception of psoriasis is that it potentially could be contagious. Psoriasis is not contagious. Because psoriasis is often misunderstood, there are many myths and misconceptions about what psoriasis is and how people get it. Psoriasis is a disease of the immune system and is not something you can catch. 

In their search for a solution, people look for medical and natural alternatives so we will cover both here.

What Causes Psoriasis?

While the exact cause of psoriasis isn’t fully understood, scientists believe psoriasis is the result of several factors, including the immune system. 

It can occur on any part of the body but occurs most often on the hands or feet. 

When Do You Develop Psoriasis?

Psoriasis often develops between the ages of 15 and 35, but it can develop at any age. Psoriasis often first arises in the first 40 years of life, and especially commonly in teenagers or young adults. 

Problems Associated with Psoriasis

A lot of the problems associated with this condition are really connected to the person’s feelings or emotions.

Let’s look some of those problems:

People with psoriasis often face stigma, discrimination.

Although the condition is so common, people with psoriasis often feel like others avoid them perhaps because they mistakenly assume that it is contagious. 

Psoriasis can also affect your quality of life. For example, psoriasis can have a serious impact on one's daily activities even if it involves a small area, such as the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. 

What Are the Different Types of Psoriasis?

  • Plaque psoriasis
  • Flexural psoriasis
  • Guttate psoriasis
  • Pustular psoriasis
  • Nail psoriasis
  • Erythrodermic psoriasis

Of all five, plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease and appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. These patches or plaques most often show up on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back.

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis — a condition that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales. Most people develop psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, but the joint problems can sometimes begin before skin lesions appear.
 

    

Here are some symptoms to watch for if you think you might have psoriatic arthritis.

  • Joint pain or stiffness. ...
  • Joint swelling or warmth. ...
  • Pitted nails. ...
  • Nail separation. ...
  • Lower back pain. ...
  • Swollen fingers or toes. ...
  • Eye inflammation. ...

What Are the Medical Treatments Available?

Light therapy or topical treatments such as steroidal creams are often used when psoriasis is limited to a specific part of the body. 

However, doctors may prescribe oral or injectable drugs if the psoriasis is widespread or greatly affects your quality of life. 

The severity of psoriasis is also measured by how psoriasis affects a person's quality of life. If you are one of those persons, you may consider an alternative natural solution for your condition.

Are There Any Natural Alternatives for Psoriasis?

People often look online for natural remedies for psoriasis or natural alternatives for psoriasis.

We offer an alternative solution for that condition that you may find of interest.

To begin with, you need to be aware that the autoimmune system is regulated by the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). The word Autonomic means that it occurs involuntarily, like eye blinking, heart beating, breathing and more.

To check how your ANS is doing, we offer a personalized health improvement program called Nutrition Response Testing ®. This is a technology that obtains critical information about bodily function from that Autonomic Nervous System.

Nutrition Response Testing addresses your own body's imbalances and corrects its operation - safely, naturally and effectively.  When you put it to work along with your health improvement program, your body quickly starts returning to that wonderful state of balance. 

If you are looking for a natural, non-invasive alternative solution to your problem, you may be a good candidate for a Nutritional Response Testing program that may help with your psoriasis.

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Disclaimer: Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to assist a practitioner's assessment of underlying causes of ill health. This system is considered a form of integrative, complementary or alternative medicine and is used to provide information to a practitioner who is responsible for properly evaluating their client. Nutrition Response Testing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.