Psoriasis is a common skin condition that changes the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful.Psoriasis is a persistent, long-lasting (chronic) disease.
Factors that may trigger psoriasis include
Infections
Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, bug bite, or a severe sunburn
Stress
Cold weather
Smoking
Heavy alcohol consumption
In psoriasis the skin will have red patches, scaling, dry cracked patches, thickened and pitted ridged nails. Some patients will develop psoriatic arthritis (painful joints). The appearance of the skin can lower self confidence and develop low self esteem. The treatment of psoriasis with homeopathic medicine provides significant releif from skin issues and joint pains.
