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 Use Essential Oils for Scalp Psoriasis Relief
Naturally treat scalp psoriasis with essential oils! Discover 10 best essential oils for scalp psoriasis Psoriasis on the Scalp – an Itchy Predicament Over 7 million Americans suffer from Psoriasis, a skin condition that is characterized by scaly and often dry, red, itchy patches that appear mainly around knees, elbows, wrists, scalp and buttocks, but can also appear on large areas of the body in severe cases. Contrary to popular belief, psoriasis is not an infection that can spread or be caught – it is actually a genetic condition whereby the skin cells regenerate at a very fast rate as an autoimmune Continue Reading