Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis appears as raised bums that are filled with pus that is not infectious and are therefore known as pustules. The skin surrounding these pustules is red and tender to the touch. When pustular psoriasis is localized it is most often on the hands and feet. When generalized it appears as patches [...]

September 4, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Health, Psoriasis, psoriasis treatment, pustular psoriasis, scalp psoriasis  Comments Closed

The Many Types of Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis can be hard to live with. Sufferers are anxious to find a psoriasis treatment that works for them. Unfortunately, no single treatment will work for everyone with psoriasis. The kind of psoriasis you have will determine which treatment will be best for you.

August 31, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Natural remedies, Psoriasis, Psoriasis arthritis, psoriasis treatment  Comments Closed

Psoriasis in Children

Most children who acquire psoriasis are school age.  However, psoriasis can begin in children soon after birth.  It is common for there to be a family history of the disease.  If it begins shortly after birth, it normally starts in the diaper area.  This is known as napkin psoriasis and it can spread over the [...]

August 12, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Plaque psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriasis in Children, guttate psoriasis, scalp psoriasis  Comments Closed

Psoriasis Treatment Options

Psoriasis is a condition that affects your skin and also your joints if left untreated. It can become severe and be a disability to you as well as being a negative factor on your quality of life.   A skin specialist can give you a proper diagnosis if you show signs and symptoms of [...]

August 9, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Psoriasis, psoriasis treatment  Comments Closed

Facts About Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that is usually triggered by a streptococcal infection.  It is also known as “eruptive” psoriasis and is characterized by an eruption of lesions on the skin.  This generally happens two or three weeks after a person has strep throat.  Unlike other forms of psoriasis, guttate psoriasis may go away and never [...]

August 5, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Health, Psoriasis, guttate psoriasis  One Comment

Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis

It is believed that the herb sarsaparilla helps people with psoriasis by binding toxins in the intesting and halting the production of polyamines. Sarsaparilla was used for hundreds of years as a treatment for all sorts of skin problems.

July 29, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Natural remedies, Psoriasis, psoriasis treatment  Comments Closed