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PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin characterised by cicumscribed
red,dry plaquescovered with mica like scales or silvery scales. It is an autoimmune disease with genetic predisposition.

Attacks of psoriasis can be aggravated by stress,infection(streptococcal),pregnancy,trauma,drugs such as chloroquine,antimalarials, alcohol,tobacco smoking. It is a disease of remissions and relapse.

PATHOGENESIS
It is an autoimmune disease.In psoriasis,new cells are formed faster and the excess new cells accumulate in the form of flakes.

The skin cells are formed at a very rapid rate but old cells are not shed.Whenever there is a wound,the skin cells are produced at a faster rate to heal the wound.In psoriasis inspite of no wound,the skin cells are formed at a rapid rate.

The most common sites are scalp.elbows,knees, and sacrum.

COMPLICATIONS
Although there are no life threatening complications,the pain,itching,psoriatic patches,emotional stress makes patient's life miserable.

HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

Homeopathic medicines do not suppress the disease.Psychological stress is one of the cause for psoriasis.Homeopathy acts on mental and physical level thus striking a perfect balance between mind and body.The person is restored to health.Psoriasis is curable with Homeopathy.