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Psoriasis Awareness: What You Should Know About The Disease

Last month was Psoriasis Awareness Month and we want. to help spread awareness about this disease that impacts millions of people. In the United States, 8 million people have the disease and around the world, over 125 million people have it. While psoriasis is largely associated with inflamed patches of red skin, this disease isn’t solely a skin condition. A plethora of patients with the disease have reported that it’s taken a toll on their quality of life — did you know that people diagnosed with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of developing depression? With so much misinformation out there, it can be difficult to get the facts. Here’s what you should know:

1: Psoriasis Is An Autoimmune Disease

Psoriasis can trigger skin cells to multiply at a rapidly fast pace, triggering the buildup of scaly, red skin patches that can burn or itch. Though it’s associated with how it manifests on the skin, it’s not exclusively a skin condition. It’s actually an autoimmune disease. What does that mean? Psoriasis happens when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues by mistake.

2: There Are Different Kinds of Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis is the most common form of the disease. It manifests as patches of red skin that have a white build-up of dead skin cells. In addition to pustular psoriasis, there are numerous other types of psoriasis. These include: guttate, inverse, erythrodermic, plaque, and inverse. 

3: Psoriasis Is Different Than Eczema

Too often, people confuse psoriasis with eczema. It’s important to understand why: they both can lead to irritating rashes or red patches. But though their symptoms may appear similar, they are quite different. The American Journal of Managed Care defines eczema as a “chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition“. Psoriasis, however, is an autoimmune disease. Do you think you have eczema or psoriasis? It’s crucial to get a proper diagnosis from a medical professional. With telehealth companies, you can set up an online consultation with a healthcare provider and discuss your symptoms without having to wait in a crowded doctor’s office.

4: Psoriasis Doesn’t Only Impact Adults — It Also Affects Children

Psoriasis typically manifests itself when people are between the ages of 15 and 25. However, psoriasis may start at any age. 20,000 children younger than 10 years old are diagnosed with the disease per year.

5: There Isn’t A Cure For Psoriasis

As a lifelong condition, there is no cure for psoriasis. However, the disease’s symptoms can be managed. A doctor who is familiar with dermatology can recommend these treatments:

  • Skin Hydration: There are numerous creams and lotions that can help manage the disease’s symptoms.
  • Topical Anti-Inflammatories: A doctor may recommend a topical anti-inflammatory that can be applied to parts of the body that are affected by psoriasis.
  • Biologic or Systemic drugs: These drugs are consumed orally and can help manage your body’s immune and inflammatory responses.
  • Phototherapy (light therapy): With phototherapy, a medical professional will use a machine that creates UVB light to help reduce your itching and inflammation.

Part of living with psoriasis is figuring out what kind of treatment works for you. In addition to those methods, there are products out there that are great for psoriasis. Face Yoga Method has some options that may help alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis. While Pure Oxygen Plasma can replenish your skin,  Balancing Spray Toner can help you manage your psoriasis.

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Balancing Spray Toner - mint blue bottle with a white sticker and silver cap.

It’s time that we end the stigma about psoriasis. Millions of people have it and they should feel comfortable opening up about living with the disease. In honor of Psoriasis Awareness Month, educate others about the disease and tell them that there are many fantastic treatments out there! We should all do our part.

16 thoughts on “Psoriasis Awareness: What You Should Know About The Disease”

  1. Hi Fumiko, I appreciate your hard work in this matter. I would like to know how I can prepare the recipe that you posted in your Instagram with Beewax, water distilled, natural oils, and aroma oils. Thanks.

    1. Hi Vanessa! 🙂

      The recipe is:
      1/2 cup Beeswax
      1 cup natural oil
      1/3 cup distilled water
      60-120 drops of your favorite essential aroma oils

      Simply, blend the beeswax and natural oil together and melt, and add the remaining of the ingredients. Allow to cool prior to use 😉

  2. I think I have finally found sth that can help with what’s been happening to me,at first I panicked as I didn’t really understand what was going on but I’d call this a God shot

    1. Hi Grace! Head to our shop, or click the direct link in the blog, to find the costs of each of our products you are interested in 🙂

  3. Maria Amalia Minaya Vizcarra

    Buenas noches:
    Mi hija tiene de esclerodermia, será posible usar las medicinas de soriasis, para la esclerodermia???

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