Psoriasis – The Body is Attacking Itself Psoriasis falls under the category of autoimmune diseases, where by the body is attacks its own cells. In psoriasis, this manifests as dry, scaly and itchy red spots or patches on the skin. These are usually found all over the body but are most common on the knees, elbows and scalp. Scientifically speaking, the proteins called cytokines, which are responsible for controlling them immune system’s response to inflammatory response against invaders, begin a long-lasting process of attacking the body’s own skin cells. This is why (aside from topical steroid creams), the only Continue Reading
How to Heal Psoriasis Naturally with Herbs
Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease characterized by scaly, itchy, dry, red/white patches on the skin, is one of the oldest skin conditions to be recorded. The word psoriasis comes from the Greek word psora which means ‘to itch’. Various treatments were used throughout history to treat psoriasis until today’s commercial psoriasis creams, light therapy and topical steroids. Out of all these treatments, the safest ones that really work to cure psoriasis are herbs and essential oils. Find out the best essential oils to treat psoriasis and recipe in this post. Commercial psoriasis treatments including creams and Continue Reading