About Psoriasis

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Psoriasis is a skin condition characterised by dryness of the skin in elevated patches, dry and flaky skin, occasional itching, redness and irritation. These symptoms can vary between individuals. Some people can suffer from itching and redness more than others.

Causes of Psoriasis: From a Chinese medical practitioner's view, causes of psoriasis can be diet, stress, lifestyle such as excessive alcohol intake, spicy foods, foods contain high levels of MSG (or natural MSG) such as tomatoes and onions and stress. The causes of psoriasis to many people are a combination of the above.

In babies, the causes of psoriasis can be passed on from the parents, either the mother or father.

Conventional Medical Treatment: Conventional medical science believe psoriasis is caused by the person's immune responses not functioning normally resulting in a "high turn over" of the skin's shedding activities.

Current conventional treatment offer symptomatic relief of the condition. Cream treatment for psoriasis often contains chemical substance of steroid or cortisone origin.

Perspectives from Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: Chinese medicine and acupuncture system believe that there is a strong linkage between psoriasis and diet, stress, poor lifestyle and alcohol. This is because people who suffer from psoriasis often have association to spicy foods, foods that contain high levels of natural colouring and MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) such as tomatoes and onions, alcohol intake and stressful lives. Once these issues are addressed and corrected, psoriasis can be effectively controlled.

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