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Discomfort of living with psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation of the skin. It happens mostly on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, trunk, face, palms and soles, but they can occur on skin anywhere on the body. The disease can also affect the fingernails, the toenails and the soft tissues of the genitals and inside the mouth.
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of skin and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature. In about one third of cases have a family history of psoriasis.
Approximately 30 percent of persons with psoriasis experience joint inflammation that produces symptoms of arthritis. This condition is called psoriatic arthritis.
My own battle with this condtion began when I was in my early twenties. The first sign was just a reddening of the elbows and knees. Naturally, I took little notice of this. However, it was not long before the scaly patches showed up and began to spread to my knuckles, ankles and some small areas on my lower legs. I tried several moisturizing lotion, but nothing seemed to work. I searched so on the advice of my doctor who diagnosed my condition as psoriasis.
So began a lifetime of applying corticosteroid creams and lotions coaltar to the affected areas of my body. This is usually the first type of treatment prescribed for the condition.
At times, I experienced significant physical discomfort. Itching and pain mixed with basic functions such as sleep. This in turn left me feeling constantly tired and unable to cope with day-to-day chores, which will put pressure on my family relationships. I began to feel self-conscious about my appearance and had a poor self-image that stemmed from fear of public rejection. Psychological distresses in turn lead to significant depression and social isolation.
I've noticed that there were times when my skin worsened since improveed. I found that several things caused flareups including infections, stress, and changes in climate that dry skin. Also, certain medicines seemed to trigger an outbreak or worsen the disease.
As the years progressed, so too have the disease. Ultimately had psoriasis on my knuckles, elbows, finger joints, knees, lower legs, feet, and even webbing of my toes. I also had it in my scalp and a large area of my lower back. I was unhappy most of the time because of the constant itching and discomfort.
I had tried every treatment that I have heard about and had found only minimal relief. At this point, I had almost given up hope that I would ever live a normal life without this disorder.
But a few years ago, a friend convinced me to see a naturopath. I did not expect much from him, but he surprised me. He advised me to try emu oil, something I had not yet tried. I took his advice and bought a bottle of emu oil capsules which I took religiously. Within weeks, scaly patches had almost disappeared from my knuckles and feet. In a few months, I had no external signs of disease, and for the first time in many years, I felt comfortable with my appearance. Because I was no longer itching all the time, my sleep patterns improved and so did my ability to cope with life in general.
I took full dose of approximately six months and then started taking just one capsule a day as a maintenance dose. I still take it every day and will make it the rest of my life.
So, for all those who suffer from psoriasis or eczema, take my advice. Give emu oil a try. It certainly improved my quality of life, and I think the advice that I know the naturopath is the best advice I was ever given.
Psoriasis is an incurable disease, and once you have it, you'll always have it. The point is that you do not need to let it rule your life. You can live relatively free from this condition just by taking a step.
About the Author
Anne Wolski has worked in the health and welfare industry for more than 30 years. She is a co-director of http://www.magnetic-health-online.com an information portal with many interesting medical articles.
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