ABSTRACT The skin is the largest organ in our body, making its health of equally greater importance. Healthy skin maintains a delicate balance of hydration, elasticity, and regeneration. It is constantly renewing itself, shedding old cells to make room for new ones. Healthy skin helps keep our body safe and comfortable. Skin health can be influenced by factors such as…
ABSTRACT The word “psora” means “itching.” A lifelong chronic inflammatory disease of the skin in which epidermal cells are produced in large quantities and the immune system misidentifies the skin cell as a pathogen, sending out faulty signals. Psoriasis treatment may include topical agents as well as UV light therapy. These are the chemical procedures used to treat this disease….
ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by hyperproliferation of keratinocytes resulting in thickened, scaly, and erythematous plaques. Affecting approximately 2-3% of the population, psoriasis has a significant impact on patients, their quality of life, physical function, and mental health. The disease most commonly manifests on the skin of the elbow, knees, scalp, intergluteal clefts, and also in…
ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that causes inflamed, raised scaly patches on skin which makes a social and physiological impact on patients’ lives. It is not contagious and may affect the patients of 20 to 40 years of age. This is commonly due to overactive immune system causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Anyone would suffer from…
ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a common dermatologic disease which affects about 1% of the total population both males and females suffering equally. Psoriasis is a skin condition affecting many people worldwide. More than 40 million people are affected by this condition worldwide. People with weakened immune systems are more likely to be affected by Psoriasis. It is a long life disease…
Abstract Psoriasis is a non contagious, chronic disease. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which our immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. People with psoriasis may experience other health conditions like skin cancer, insulin resistance etc. It occurs in both sexes at any age. The age of onset and severity of disease are often similar…
Abstract As we all know the largest organ of the body is skin. It is flexible, soft and the outermost covering of the body. It also helps to control body temperature and defends from various types of pathogens. Melanocytes are responsible for the color of skin. Melanocytes are situated in the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin….
Abstract Ayurveda is the oldest traditional method of medicines originated from India about 5000 years ago. The Ayurveda system has the answer to treat all diseases which are long lasting or incurable as per modern science. Ayurvedic medicines treat diseases from their roots and prevent them from occurring again. One of the dreadful diseases in the human body is Psoriasis…
According to this shloka, ekkushta is defined as the disease in which there is no perspiration, is extensive (affects the large area) and looks like fish scales is known as ekakushta. (Reference: Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthan): Chapter-7 and shloka-21) Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory condition which is caused by the hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis with the…