we have tried evrything possible for our nephew but have now decided to go in for homeopathy for some relief.we will be really obliged for some info on this problem.thank u.
2007-01-18 14:37:15 · 11 answers · asked by shabirnc 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
cyclosporin
more of a treatment than cure.
2007-01-18 14:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am pretty sure that there is no known cure for psoraisis. Although we have a LOT of treatments available. Has your nephew tried a light box? Many determatologists have one or know where you can access one. These were built specifically for psorasis. Some genious figured out the exact wave length of light that zaps the thing that is causing your psoraisis. It has worked WONDERS on lots of people. GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-19 00:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by C-Dog 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've lived with psoriasis my entire life (22 years); I have guttate psoriasis and first broke out with it as a baby after a strep throat infection (strep and this type of psoriasis are closely linked).
There is no cure. But I'd also like to remind you that this disease is nothing to freak out about. Unless the kid can't stop itching himself or is itching 'til he bleeds (but even itching can be treated), psoriasis is not a difficult disease to live with. Doctors expect that mine will never go away, but truly, psoriasis is completely unpredictable (though usually genetic). My mother had it for two years and it cleared up completely. I've heard other cases of it coming and going. For my part, the condition's tremendously improved over the years; as a baby, I was _covered_ with spots. But now I have many fewer - mostly just patches of scars.
Doctors are going to push all kinds of internal treatments at you, but I'll tell you right now that they're probably not going to be worth it for your nephew's health in the long run. One oral treatment, for example, is a folic-acid inhibitor (folic acid is necessary for cell growth; that's why doctors push it during pregnancy). It inhibits the overproduction of skin cells. Needless to say, it will also inhibit the production of other body cells; such a drug affects more than just the skin and can have potentially serious side effects. Oral steroids are popular to stop inflammation. These are also potentially extremely harmful.
Like one earlier respondent, I recommend ultraviolet-light treatments. Sunlight is - for some bizarre reason - a very effective treatment for psoriasis. I live in Minnesota and, every summer, spend nearly every day tanning, and my skin looks great. If I moved to a better climate, I'm fairly convinced the condition would clear up entirely. Warm and slightly humid is what you need. (The Dead Sea, with its particular perfect mixture of salt and water and sunlight, is supposed to be miraculous.)
Put a humidifier in the house. Dry air sucks.
Tell him to _not_ take hot showers. He must shower only in warm water. Be sure that he lotions immediately after showering.
I've heard good things about fish oil or cod liver oil supplements and plan to try them in the future. Such marine-animal oils are strongly tied to skin health.
Finally, I also occasionally use topical steroids, but these aren't recommended for long-term or frequent use. What I do use a lot of is plain old Eucerin - a thick lotion. Use thick lotion every day. Have him slather it on before bed and wash off any excess in the morning. Sometimes the constant hydration is all that some spots of psoriasis need to (almost) clear up.
2007-01-18 23:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Here's the cure: KETOCONAZOLE.
It is an oral anitfungal. You won't find any doctor to prescribe it for you, though. You'd have to go to a pharmacy in Mexico to buy it yourself.
Psoriasis is caused by a skin fungus, and cortizones make it worse, and over time so do the shampoos and creams that dermatologists prescribe. Ketoconazole is the only cure.
All the people here would slam me for this response, but trust me, this is the cure. Feel free to email me and I'll give you more information.
2007-01-18 22:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
SUNSHINE!! I went to Las Vegas for a week, and I was "cured". there is not any cure for psoriasis, however, sunshine does wonder. It may require a slight burn to the skin. Here is what happens, your body has white blood cells. When they multiply to much, they fight each other thinking that the other cell is actually a virus. That is what causes the plaques, and the only way to kill them off is exposure to sunshine.
2007-01-18 22:41:29 · answer #5 · answered by Scott W 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately, there is no cure for psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder. There are some products on the market that help some people keep their symptoms at bay, but, at the moment, there is no cure.
2007-01-18 22:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by bedhead 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am a registered nurse and would suggest a good dermatologist. Although the condition tends to be chronic there are several new treatments available including drugs,ultraviolet light treatments etc. Please for your nephew's sake get in touch with a dermatologist who specializes in this condition.
2007-01-18 22:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by Curious 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have a family member that has psoriasis. I have a tanning bed at home and my cousin tanned in it for a few weeks. believe it or not..But her psoriasis disappeared completely after tanning..
2007-01-18 22:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try a certified ND in your area, here you can search for certified docs......
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2007-01-18 22:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Use olive oil and your troubles will be over.
2007-01-18 22:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋