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Alternative and natural treatment for Psoriasis in Australia - Your Health are located in Australia are a group of alternative / holistic doctors providing natural, holistic treatment for Psoriasis in Australia.
   
Psoriasis
 
Standard Definition

Psoriasis is a skin disease that produces raised, reddish pink lesions covered with silvery, opaque scales and well-defined borders. A dermatologist should be consulted to confirm the diagnosis of psoriasis.
 
 
Underlying Disruption in Function

In psoriasis, inflammation and cell proliferation is excessive. Many factors can stimulate this cell turnover and inflammation, including stress, alcohol, gut flora imbalance and dietary allergens. Skin disease also often indicates a need for detoxification, especially via the liver, bowel and kidneys.
 
 
Possible Causes, Triggers & Exacerbating Factors
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Alcohol
  • Stress
  • Food allergy and sensitivity
  • Immune system dysfunction
  • Skin infection
  • Certain drugs
  • Obesity
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
 
 
Common Signs & Symptoms
  • Raised skin lesions, deep pink with red borders and silvery surface scales; may be itchy and painful
  • Blisters oozing pus in some cases
  • Pitted, discoloured, and possibly thickened fingernails and/or toenails; may be separated from underlying skin
  • Joint pain in some cases
 
 
Links & Other Information

Contact YourHealth for referenced material regarding this condition, any of the diagnostic tests or therapies mentioned.
 

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The information within the YourHealth web site is intended to help both practitioners and patients make better healthcare decisions and enable patients to take greater responsibility for their own health. YourHealth is not responsible for the results of your decisions resulting from the use of the information, including, but not limited to, your choosing to seek or not to seek professional medical care, or from choosing or not choosing specific treatment based on the information.

YourHealth encourages persons who wish to embark on a health or treatment program, or take nutritional or herbal medicines, to contact and be supervised by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

 
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