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infant psoriasis

Although it is very rare, but infant psoriasis is very possible to happen. Psoriasis mostly found on adults but this health disorder can also strike new-born babies. The cause of psoriasis on infant has net yet been found. Experts speculate that it has something to do with the genes the babies inherited from their parents.

Recent studies have revealed that infant psoriasis is associated with infection of the upper part of the respiratory tract which can be caused by virus or streptococcus. Psoriasis on infants is most visible on diapers area. But, it is not necessarily like that. Other parts of the infant’s body can also be affected such as folds under the armpits, groin, behind the knees, and even on the scalp.

The biggest problem on infant psoriasis is on the medication. We all know that psoriasis can’t be healed. What we can do is to relief  the symptoms. Medication for psoriasis on infant is much more difficult than on adult. The side effects of the medications are really should be carefully considered.

Infant psoriasis is usually treated with topikal steroids and it will become milder in times. Other types of medications such as shampoo or cream is also usually applied. One thing should be kept in mind that never apply any treatment for infant psoriasis without any consultation with the doctor.

turmeric for psoriasis

Although psoriasis is not considered as a lethal health disorder, but the unbearable itch and nasty rash and plaque on the skin and scalp can really lower the quality of life of a person. Several medications using drugs has been used but just like any other drugs, they bring  side effects with them and they do not always work like magic.

Herbal or traditional medication is preferred by many as alternative to modern drugs.  Turmeric for psoriasis treatment has been reported to give a very positive effect on the symptoms of psoriasis. Curcumin which is contained in turmeric is known as the substance that can relief the symptoms of psoriasis. Curcumin is also have been used by Indians to treat other health disorders such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and even cancer.

If you are looking for traditional medications for psoriasis, you can try out turmeric for psoriasis treatment. Turmeric can be found on most Indian delicacy such as curry. However, to get the healing effect from turmeric, you need bigger dosage than that of in food.

You can go to the nearest health stores or pharmacies to buy turmeric. It is usually in forms of pills or powder. They come in 250 mg or 500 mg capsules and most people prefer these over powder as they are easier to consume.  By taking a 500 mg capsule of turmeric 3 times a day, you can expect the result in week until a month. Some also use the turmeric powder, mixed with water, to be applied directly on the affected area of the skin.

Turmeric for psoriasis has not yet been scientifically proven to work. However, with the many reports of successful usage of it, and the fact that it has anti-inflammatory substance in it, it is not a bad idea for you to try it.

psoriasis and alcohol

Many research have shown that psoriasis and alcohol do not mix well. Alcohol has been considered as one of the factors that triggers psoriasis outbreak and it also makes the symptoms of psoriasis worsen.

Although it already known that alcohol is not good for people with psoriasis, but it is still not certain why alcohol gives such a bad effects to them. However, some theories has been developed to try to explain the relation between psoriasis and alcohol.

The first is that when people consume alcohol especially in excessive level, their body will lose some important vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin E which are antioxidants. These two vitamins are needed by the body to restore damaged cells caused by body metabolism. Many psoriasis treatments are using vitamin A as the base to control the disease.

The second is related with stress. Psoriasis has been known as a health disorder which can create or raise the level of stress. And some people would run to alcohol to cope with stress. When this happens, the cycle begins. The alcohol will make the disease even worse.

However, it is also revealed that a glass of one or two of beer or wine will not give bad effect to people with psoriasis. It will become a problem when one or two become three, four, five and so on.  It  should always be kept in mind that psoriasis and alcohol are not such a good combination.