Psoriasis Causes and Treatment

1. Psoriasis Causes and Treatment

2. Psoriasis treatment describes the range of procedures employed in the management of psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes a person to develop thick red/white patches on the skin. The patches so formed are usually dry and have scales over them; marked inflammation is yet another distinctive characteristic of psoriasis. The cause of the disorder remains unknown even though the presence of conditions/events such as stress, obesity, diabetes, or heart disease can raise the probability of having psoriasis. The best way to curtail the rapidity with which psoriasis manifests is to map out management routine(s) as it does not have any known cure. It is for the purpose of having a treatment option that will significantly improve the cosmetic appeal of the skin that people with this autoimmune condition often go to see the best dermatologists in India. And, today, with Dr.DebrajShome and Dr.Rinky Kapoor of The Esthetic Clinics nearby, getting an effective Psoriasis Treatment in Mumbaiis no longer difficult.

3. What psoriasis treatments are available at The Esthetic Clinics? There is a broad range of treatments patients can get to address the problem of psoriasis, and this falls into different categories – oral medications, steroids, biologics, topical medications, phototherapy, and Goeckerman therapy. You should understand that the selection of psoriasis treatment is usually based on factors such as the severity of the disease and the part of the skin affected. Oral medications Oral medications such as retinoids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and apremilast are quite effective in the management of psoriasis. The mechanism of action of these drugs however, varies. For instance, apremilast acts to inhibit the activities of the enzyme that triggers the inflammatory response that results in a bout of itching as psoriasis manifests. On the other hand, methotrexate and cyclosporine workexpressly as immunosuppressant, reducing the rate at which skin cells are produced. It is, however, recommended that patients who intend to get to conceive desist from taking these drugs some months before

4. the planned time [for conception]. Most of the oral drugs available for psoriasis treatment are recommended for pregnant women and/or nursing mothers. Laser treatment for Psoriasis had become very common. Here is a list of some of the popular hospitals that does Laser Treatment for Psoriasis in Mumbai Biologics Biologics are also usually given through injections and they act to inhibit the hyperactive part of the immune system that is responsible for disease manifestation. They are effective for treating moderate-severe cases of psoriasis. Medications such as ixekizumab, adalimumab, certolizumab, etanercept, etc belong to this class – biologics. Topical medications Topical medications for psoriasis treatment encompass applying medications that come in form of creams, shampoos, foams, gel, solutions, ointments, and sprays to the affected parts. Some of the notable classes of medication, in this case, include vitamin D

5. analogues, corticosteroids, anthralin, salicylic acid, coal tar, calcineurin inhibitors, and specific retinoids. Phototherapy Phototherapy has to do with the introduction of artificial and/or natural light – meaning that the light from the sun can be directly focused on the skin – for the treatment of psoriasis. That said, some of the most commonly used lights include UVB broadband, Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA), and excimer laser. Goeckerman therapy Goeckerman therapy primarily involves the use of both light therapy and coal tar together. This can be employed in the treatment of severe psoriasis. The mechanism of action that inspires its use is that the application of the coal tar will make the skin more inclined to take in the light focused on it Once you pay a visit to the skincare clinic in Mumbai, the doctor will perform a detailed examination on you to gain a first-hand view of your condition and choose the most appropriate psoriasis treatment for you.

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