10 Sure Steps to effectively manage Psoriasis.

1. 1. Avoid Alcohol
2. 2. Control Stress
3. 3. Avoid Trauma by scratching
4. 4. Apply moisturizers / emoliiients daily.
5. 5. Coal Tar with salicylic acid shampoos weekly once.
6. 6. Keep Warm always
7. 7. Sun Exposure for 10 mts daily ( About 9 am and 6 pm)
8. 8. Do not use a steroid
9. 9. Avoid medications that can increase Psoriasis
10. 10.Stick to a Vegetarian Menu.

Visit your Dr periodically even if there is no problem.

8 Fears

1. 1. Psoriasis Is contagious – False
2. 2. Psoriasis Is infectious – False
3. 3. Will I get a suitable alliance ? – Of course
4. 4. Offsprings will get it? – Probably No.
5. 5. Incurable Disease? – Like all chronic diseases, it is well controlled.
6. 6. Allopathy  is of little use ? – In fact, it is the only useful one.
7. 7. Bearing Children , Living Long ? - Yes.  Like Everyone Else Does.
8. 8. People will avoid me ? – No. In fact, everyone accepts you except yourself.

Quick Facts

1. What is Psoriasis ?

Psoriasis is a long term dry condition of skin, wherein dryness occurs in patches with the dead cells sticking to one another.

2. How is it acquired?

Though the exact pathogenesis is not known, it is thought to be genetically associated and expressed due to reasons of an altered lifestyle  and environment.

3. What are the complications?

In extreme cases, Psoriasis may involve the joints. Failure to comply with medical instructions and unknown factors can rarely cause Erythroderma. Otherwise, Psoriasis is Benign.