Condition: Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition. It can range from mild to severe with symptoms including dry, flaky patches of skin that take on a silvery or grey scaley look. Psoriasis is common and can last long-term. It appears most often on the elbows, knees, scalp and trunk of the body.
What Causes: Psoriasis
The reason why you might develop psoriasis is not always known, but it is usually linked to an issue with your immune system. Psoriasis can also be caused due to –
- Genetics
- Taking certain medication
- Stress
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Smoking
- An injury on the skin
- Conditions that affect the immune system such as HIV
- After a throat infection (this is rare)
- Changes in hormone levels
Treatment Options: Psoriasis
Depending on the severity of your psoriasis, you may be able to treat it with topical creams and ointments. Your GP should be your first port of call. If your psoriasis isn’t responding to prescribed medication, there are other options you can look into. These include phototherapy and systemic medication that is taken orally and/or via injections. At Este, we can offer ground-breaking therapy in the treatment of psoriasis.
FAQ's
Will psoriasis go away on its own?
It is possible for psoriasis to clear on its own. This happens if your immune system turns off its method of attack on your body. However, it is also possible that psoriasis gets much worse if left untreated. In extreme cases this can lead to psoriatic arthritis and diabetes.
How long will it take for my psoriasis to clear?
Unfortunately, there is no straight answer to this. Psoriasis is also rather unpredictable and even if it’s cleared up for a number of months, it may come back again.
Can I clear up my psoriasis at home?
Mild cases of psoriasis may be helped by the addition of salt baths, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, limiting stress, and using a humidifier. Turmeric is also thought to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that could help with psoriasis.
Is this painful?
As other treatments require anaesthetic creams, the Exciplex® Phototherapy system does not. UVB light is the only thing applied to the skin, so there is no need to apply numbing creams to treatment areas. No pain, no downtime!
Is this safe?
Yes! More than 186 clinical studies have proved it.
