Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells, leading to scaling, inflammation, and redness.
It can appear on various parts of the body, including the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. The condition varies in severity, ranging from small, localized patches to widespread areas.
Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales
Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
Itching, burning, or soreness
Thickened or ridged nails
Tiny dent in nails
Stiff and swollen joints (in cases of psoriatic arthritis)
Muscle weakness, a rapid pulse
Painful Skin
Small scaly spots
Cyclic rashes that flare for a weeks
Plaque Psoriasis : The most common type, characterized by raised, red patches covered with silvery-white buildup.
Guttate Psoriasis : Appears as small, drop-shaped sores, often triggered by infections.
Inverse Psoriasis : Occurs in skin folds, causing bright red lesions.
Pustular Psoriasis : Characterized by white pustules (blisters) surrounded by red skin.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis : A severe form causing widespread redness, shedding, and intense pain.
While the exact cause is unknown, psoriasis is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Common triggers include:
Stress
Infections
Skin injuries
Certain medications
Weather changes
Lifestyle factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption
Both Ayurveda and Siddha offer natural and holistic approaches to managing psoriasis. These ancient systems of medicine focus on detoxification, immune modulation, and balancing the body’s doshas (bio-energies):
Panchakarma therapies, such as Virechana (purgation) and Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage), to detoxify the body.
Dietary recommendations to reduce triggers and improve gut health.
Internal medicines, such as herbal decoctions and powders, to balance the body’s elements,external therapies, including medicated oils and pastes, to soothe the skin.
Lifestyle changes and yoga to manage stress and improve overall well-being.
Our team at Chennai Heritage Hospital diagnoses the root cause of psoriasis to achieve a permanent cure using a controlled and balanced sattvic diet, a stress-free lifestyle supported by detoxification therapy (Panchakarma), Virechana, Shirodhara, Takradhara, Snehapana, Jaloukavacharanam and Yoga along with herbal formulations, herbal decoctions and herbal medications is given during the management of psoriasis. The duration of treatment will depend on the patient's age, body composition, condition of the disease, such as aging and type, diet and lifestyle, etc.
Availability of top-tier ayurveda/ Siddha doctors
Affordable treatment options compared to international standards
We provide not only treatment but also yoga, meditation, exercises etc for skin problems especially psoriasis
Holistic treatment
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