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Smoking and psoriasis have direct relationship. It has been found that smokers have a higher possibility of acquiring the skin condition than those who have not been into the bad habit. A research effort manned by about 79,000 American nurses highlight the potential effect smoking may pose to help aggravate the possibility of psoriasis. The study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, clearly highlights how smoking can be adversely affecting the health. Aside from lung problems, the activity is now proven to lead to a variety of skin problems, including psoriasis.

The study had women as respondents and covered a 14-year period from 1992 to 2006. Overall, there were about 887 reported cases of psoriasis observed among them. From that figure, the frequency of psoriasis has been determined. It was found that 78% of those affected by the ailment are currently active smokers. About 37% of the respondents who had the skin disease are past smokers, or women who used to smoke but has decided to stop. From the trend, researchers figured out that the longer people has been exposed to smoking, the higher the risk of forming psoriasis is. Smoking quitters are expected to wait for several decades before their risk for psoriasis drops to the low level of non-smokers or people who have never smoked in their lives.

Non-smokers, however, are not entirely spared from acquiring the skin condition. According to the study, and supported by several other medical researches, exposure to second-hand smoke or passive smoking is as risky as smoking itself. Same goes with people who have been exposed to family members’ smoke during their childhood years and those whose mothers had been smoking while pregnant. This supports the old-age notion that passive smoking is as dangerous, or at times more risky, than actual smoking.

Psoriasis occurs when the person’s skin is replacing itself very quickly. The condition usually appears as patches of red and scaly skin that would reveal or form fine silvery scales when scratched or scraped. There have already been studies linking smoking and psoriasis, but none of them were as clear as to determine whether the condition occurred before and after exposure to the habit. Now that this study has come out, there are several valid and scientific explanations on how smoking does lead to psoriasis. Scientists explain that cigarettes contain toxins that when inhaled and absorbed by the body would weaken the immune system and eventually lead to the ailment.

It is logical that quitting smoking would lower the possibility of psoriasis occurrence. The smoke induced inflammation would be lowered as affected immune cells decrease in volume. The result, the manifestation of the skin problem would be lessened. That is why doctors and experts constantly and strongly advise the public not to get into the habit or at least quickly drop it. If you would avoid smoking or stop it, not only would you be able to prevent the onset of psoriasis. You would also be able to avoid a host of many other related diseases.

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This was a recent discovery by my psoriasis treatment that links stress to be major cause of psoriasis. It has been proved through clinical studies that stress is a major contributing factor to cause or flare up psoriasis. Medical research has also proved that many people with psoriasis can point to a particular incident or chain of events that caused stress in their lives. The question which comes to our mind is how does stress lead to psoriasis? Scientists have found that people with psoriasis have a greater number of nerves in their skin that emit substances called “neuro-peptides.” These are chemical messengers that help transmit nerve impulses. Based on these findings researchers believe that neuro-peptides help trigger or aggravate psoriasis.

 The events that could lead to stress and make psoriasis symptoms worse, differ from person to person. In some case it may be due to job related stress, financial worries, children’s higher education, family problems and at times even positive events like marriages or the birth of a new child can trigger psoriasis.

 The effects of high amount of stress on the body and mind is that it can generate unwanted physical and emotional side effects and cause abnormal behavior. This could include trouble in concentrating, disturbed sleep, high blood pressure, anger, bad temper, anxiety, feelings of depression and irritation.

 There are several ways to manage stress and control psoriasis from flaring up. The best you could follow are remembering events that could cause stress can help. Studies have proved that people who could identify the stressful event that triggered their psoriasis did their best to cope with the condition.

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It is normally known that Psoriasis is a complicated disease with no single cause. There are a number of factors that can cause the disease from genetics, to the environment  triggering a  breakdown of the immune system. There can be a number of factors from:-

Stress

climate

infection

skin injury

smoking

Medications

These conditions can create the immune system to breakdown resulting in one of many types of Psoriasis.

 Scalp Psoriasis

The most common form is Scalp Psoriasis occurring in about 50 percent of all patients and it can be one of the most difficult areas to treat. The scales on the scalp can be silvery-white and thick, sticking together tightly to form dense very itchy crusts. Be careful by picking at the scales and scratching the scalp as this can worsen the psoriasis.

Scalp psoriasis can be localized, creating only a few small areas or can affect the entire scalp. The lesions sometimes appear behind the ears and along the hairline, plus they can spread beyond the hairline. If the ear canal is affected with enough scales, hearing may suffer. Hair loss is uncommon as  psoriasis does not affect the hair root, although in bad cases hair loss can happen. Any hair loss usually regrows once the psoriasis is under control.

Small areas of scalp psoriasis that remain hidden by the hair and might not be seen by an one looking; there are forms can be really itchy and highly visible. Silvery-white scales (resembling dandruff) flake onto shoulders , although embarrassing these can create stress for the patient. Successful treatment is vital to control any continued stress and physical discomfort.

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Scalp Psoriasis is complex, and many therapies that will help. Occasionally success can be found by trial and error, and it is important to be patient when treating and waiting for results.

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Psoriasis is a skin condition that is more prevalent than most people think. In fact, approximately less than 3% of Americans are diagnosed to have psoriasis and thousands of new cases are expected to turn up every year.

Affected areas – referred to as plaques by dermatologists – often feel dry and hot, making suffering invidividuals feel the intense urge to scratch. Psoriasis can lead to more serious complications, however, if pruritus – or itching and scratching – isn’t controlled.

Possible Effects From Scratching

Besides having more and worse problems with psoriasis, uncontrolled scratching may have other medical and non-medical effects on the affected individual:

Addiction – Once you start scratching, it’s possible that you’ll never be able to stop. Consequently, the urge to scratch may become a condition that you won’t be able to resist indulging in. This addiction is also known as the itch-scratch cycle.

Distraction – Scratching can occupy your whole mind to the point that it will distract you from accomplishing whatever your objectives are efficiently, thoroughly, and on time.

Lack of Confidence – Individuals who scratch one time too often in public are often viewed as people with embarrassing hygiene problems. And since you can’t explain the reason why to each and every stranger seeing you scratching, your confidence might suffer when you’re the recipient of not-so-friendly looks.

Relationship Problems – Constant scratching can irritate people around you such as your family, friends, and even your partner. Even though they know why you’re scratching, that doesn’t mean they have to understand and tolerate what you’re doing, especially since scratching isn’t at all advised in your condition.

Skin Infection – Besides the development of new plaques in your head and body (referred to as the Koebner phenomenon), pruritus can also create openings in your body which may allow bacteria to come in and cause you to suffer from all sorts of infection.

Temporary Measures to Keep from Scratching Yourself

Curing yourself out of the scratching symptoms of psoriasis is one that requires long-term treatment. If, however, you need to stop your fingers from clawing its way to your skin pronto, here’s what you should do:

Using a Cold Compress – Place a cold compress or anything clean and intensely cold next to affected areas can succeed in keeping the urge to scratch at bay…for the time being.

Topical Medications – Also known as topical steroids, this type of medication is usually the initial treatment you’ll receive from your physician for psoriasis. Some topical ointments are sold off the counter while a few may require you to have your doctor’s permission. When applied to affected areas, topical ointments can soothe away the burning sensation for a short period of time. As topical ointments vary greatly, it’s best that you consult your physician prior to trying anything so as to prevent yourself from having undesirable reactions to the treatment.

Take a Bath – Taking a warm and soothing bath is usually effective for people who want to get rid of their scratching urges in an instant. Of course, stepping out of the tub may allow the irritating feeling to surge back after a few minutes.

Skin Love – Taking care of your skin can also help relieve you from feeling scratching. Keeping your skin moisturized, for instance, will significantly reduce the burning and irritation.

What to Do to Stop Yourself from Scratching

The best way to get rid of your scratching and itching problems is to solve the root problem itself: psoriasis. If you’re able to treat psoriasis effectively, there’ll be no reason why you’ll feel the need to scratch because there IS nothing to scratch!

Methrotrexate – This particular medication can either be taken orally in pill or liquid form or intravenously. Caution must be exercised however as this drug can cause liver or bone trouble.

UVB Photography – UVB light is used to eliminate visible effects of psoriasis. To avail of this treatment, a person may have to spend approximately half an hour in a life booth and attend as much as thirty sessions.

Psoriasis may be a lifelong condition and without cure, but this doesn’t mean it can’t be managed effectively. Having a healthy lifestyle, a cheerful disposition, and continuous medication can go a long way in relieving you from psoriasis trouble…and scratching.

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It sure sounds like a fishy tale but it seems true.  There is a type of “live” fish called doctor fish that you can use for psoriasis treatment.  For this treatment, you allow the fish to feed on the affected part of your skin. The more dead skin your have, the more these tiny fishes will come to you. Doctor fish is also known scientifically as Garra rufa.  

The practice of using doctor fish to treat itchy skin was first used in the small towns of Kangal and Sivas in Turkey, where the fish are endemic. The spa in Kangal has been a psoriasis treatment centre since 1988. With no apparent cure for this disabling skin disorder, people from all parts of the world flock here for psoriasis treatment. Here, they get their first experience with the doctor fish nibbling away at their skin. Although psoriasis is the most widely known skin disorder treated here, dermatitis, eczema and most other itchy skin conditions also benefit well from the treatment.

The doctor fish have large appetites, as the high 36°C water temperature cannot produce enough nutrients for them.  So they would get into a feeding frenzy when they come across scabby skin.  The older and thicker your affected skin is, the more delicious it is to them.

However, not to worry.  The fish apparently only loves dead skin.  They will leave your healthy skin alone. The result? Those who experience having doctor fish to treat itchy skin emerge from the water with healthy, glowing, fully buffed skin.

If you would like to give it a go, then this is what you need to do at the spa: immerse yourself in the pool eight hours a day for 21 days.  Before having breakfast each day, you are supposed to drink a minimum of three glasses of healing water on an empty stomach.  You are also not allowed to take other medicine or medication during the period.

It is said that their mouths are made for licking and nibbling away the psoriatic plaques and scaly skin. The saliva in the mouths of doctor fish is the vital element in the treatment; others also credit the selenium-rich waters (1 gram per liter concentration) of the spa plus the high altitude Turkish sunshine (ultraviolet is beneficial for psoriasis treatment). The effects are temporary; psoriasis treatment using doctor fish to help is by no means a cure.  However, the results of having doctor fish to treat itchy skin can last for a few months.

Some of those who have experienced this unconventional psoriasis treatment  have gone on to
set up their own doctor fish spas in other countries. You can now find spas with doctor fish to
treat itchy skin in Germany, Ireland, and Austria. There are doctor fish spas in Asia such as
Japan. One other benefit when you go to these spas for psoriasis treatment is the chance to
interact and bond with other psoriasis sufferers.  Having psoriasis can be a depressing affair
but it sure helps to know that you are not alone.

Evelyn Lim publishes a newsletter on   Eczema Natural Treatment.  Thousands have read her articles and her story from ailing to healing skin. Gain access to free tips, her story and reviews on natural skin care products here at http://www.eczematreatmentsecrets.com

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