Every year the month of August is recognized as Psoriasis Awareness Month. Its main goal is to create awareness among the public and patients. Apart from this, so that the patients do not suffer unnecessary mental stress, they should be informed about the treatment options for this disease. Psoriasis is a type of chronic immune skin disease. Due to which white skin like fish scale starts appearing on the knees, knees, ankles, feet and legs. At the same time red spots are also visible. But there is a social stigma associated with this disease, which causes mental pain for the patient. Dr., Consultant, Department of Dermatology, Cosmetology, Dermatosurgery, Bengaluru Electronic City Kabir Hospital is discussing about this disease and its complications. शाशी कीरन ए र.
Dr. शाशी कीरन ए र
0.5-3 percent of the Indian population is affected by this disease. But the complexity of the disease is less in some cases and more in others. This disease attacks the scalp the most. As a result, many people mistake psoriasis for dryness. Some of the triggers of this disease are mental stress, cold or hot weather, alcohol consumption, smoking, infection, wounds etc. But this disease is not contagious. Rather it is better to call it autoimmune response. This can give rise to physical and mental pain. In most of the cases, it is treated with cream, oral medicine, and UVB light. If psoriasis becomes complex, it can lead to psoriatic arthritis.
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However, psoriasis can be controlled through healthy living, regular exercise, skin care and good eating habits. Apart from this, there are currently good treatment options for psoriasis. For this you will have to discuss with a dermatologist. A psoriasis patient should never be left facing social stigma.
Sleep problems due to psoriasis? Here are the ways to get rid of it:
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. This causes a burning sensation in the skin and the skin starts becoming like fish scales. As the complexity of the disease increases, various problems start appearing. One of these is sleep disturbance.
The main causes of itching due to psoriasis are dry skin, bathing in excessively hot water, eating anything with bad chemicals etc.
Ways to reduce itching of psoriasis:
Coconut oil massage has to be done regularly as it contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.
After bathing, pat the skin dry with a soft towel and apply a good moisturizing cream.
You will have to use soap or body wash whose pH is ५.५ (००००००। बेस).
Antihistamine tablets will have to be taken as per the advice of the dermatologist.
Must wear soft cotton clothes. It is better to avoid woolen clothes.
The affected area should not be scratched again and again.
The area will have to be cleaned with antiseptic and alcoholic solution.
The nails will have to be kept small. In case of itching, it has to be scratched with the soft part of the finger.
You will have to visit a dermatologist regularly.
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