What is Psoriasis?

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What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a commonly occurring condition that happens as a result of the top layer of the skin - the epidermis - overproducing skin cells. The cells are immature and are not able to be integrated into normal healthy skin.

The result is raised, reddened skin patches which are covered with silvery grey scales. These can be very itchy and many sufferers feel disfigured by the disease.

The cause of psoriasis is unknown but it is usually hereditary and a metabolic disorder is thought to be at the root of the problem.

Many sufferers also notice that the condition becomes worse when they are stressed.

Conventional medical treatments may include the use of coal tar soaps and shampoos and ultraviolet light treatment.

These treatments are not curative and as soon as these treatments are stopped, symptoms return.

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