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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by excessive skin cell production. Affected areas become covered with psoriatic plaques, which are raised areas of reddened and inflamed skin. There are many varieties of the condition, with several possible causes, both physical and psychogenic. Like many other
psychologically induced pain syndromes,
many cases of idiopathic plaques are caused by a
psychosomatic
process.
What is Psoriasis?
The skin condition is a painful and itchy accumulation of skin cells in a specific area of the body. The red flaky patches are very uncomfortable and unsightly. They can appear almost anywhere and some patients experience symptoms on large areas of their bodies. The condition often exists in combination with other common psychosomatic syndromes. Historical record of this skin disorder spans far back to the earliest written records. For many years, the possible cause was considered to be an immune dysfunction, but now many doctors are treating this health concern with the combined care approach of
mind/body medicine.
Physically induced cases are often caused by side effects of certain drugs or a dietary imbalance.
Psoriatic Plaque Treatment
The three most common forms of treatment for this particular skin condition are topical lotions and salves, phototherapy and oral medications. The condition has been known to resist appropriate treatment, which reinforces a trait displayed by many psychosomatic syndromes. Psoriatic plaques are conditions best cured with a combination of physical symptomatic treatment and
knowledge therapy.
Other alternative treatments include dietary change, climatic change, lifestyle change and application of herbal or other organic curative substances.
Recommendation on Psoriasis
As with most psycho-emotional pain conditions, this disorder seems so very “physical”. Many patients are put off by the suggestion that their chronic psoriatic plaques are actually being produced because of repressed and unresolved emotional phenomenon. However, these same patients are delighted when they receive positive curative results from knowledge therapy. Overcoming the psychological symptom stigma is an important step in defeating any
mind/body disorder.
Once the emotional cause has been acknowledged and accepted, the rest of the treatment process is relatively easy. Cases of purely physically induced symptoms generally respond well to appropriate medical treatment and should resolve in several weeks to several months.
Psoriasis to Back Pain Home
4/9/08 Revised 9/30/00
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