Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin, which means the body’s own immune system mistakenly identifies skin cells as dangerous. It goes into overdrive to kill off skin cells, which naturally triggers the body to produce new cells.
The process of naturally producing new skin cells takes 28-30 days. In people with psoriasis, the process takes only four days. This quicker rate of growth doesn’t give psoriasis patients time to properly shed the dead cells, which causes a pile-up of cells—better known as psoriasis plaques.
Plaque psoriasis typically affects the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back but it can appear anywhere on the body, including the fingernails. The plaques can itch, burn, and even bleed.
Is Psoriasis Dangerous?
The skin plaques on their own are not dangerous, but skin psoriasis can lead to other issues. Psoriatic arthritis happens in around 30% of people living with psoriasis. Psoriatic patients are also more prone to developing leaky gut syndrome, which is a malfunction of the stomach lining that allows undigested foods and acids to seep into the bloodstream.
Common treatments for plaque psoriasis include steroid creams, UV light treatments, laser therapy, and immunosuppressant drugs.
These treatments have multiple side effects, such as weakening the immune system and making the patient more susceptible to future illness.
Natural Treatments for Psoriasis
Those looking for a safer, more natural approach for their psoriasis treatment will find options are available. These natural options include diet changes to support a healthy immune system, ointments made from natural and healthy ingredients such as B12 and Aloe Vera and reducing stress.
In addition to these natural treatments, the Alternative DrMCare protocol for psoriasis also recommends treatments such as AminoCare Cream. This natural topical cream has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the intensity of itching and discomfort. It also contains amino acid derivatives that can help skin cells function more normally.
Alternative DrMCare also strongly recommends testing for food allergies, esp. to gluten. Testing should also be done to determine if someone with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has Celiac disease. Exposure to gluten-containing foods in a person with the Celiac disease has caused the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Alternative DrMCare provides a comprehensive protocol to help heal psoriasis, along with constitutional homeopathic treatment.
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