SIDDHA CURE FOR "PSORIASIS"

Now under treatment....

Before treatment.....

• Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin.
• It is characterised by well-circumscribed erythematous, dry elevated lesions of various sizes, covered with mica like scales.
• It is said to be a disorder of excessive growth and reproduction of skin cells.
• Psoriasis affects both sexes equally and can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25 years.

CAUSE:

• Specific cause is not found yet,but it is believed to have a genetic component.

AGGRAVATING FACTORS:

• These include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.
• Individuals with psoriasis may suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem.

CLINICAL FEATURES:

• Common features of psoriasis include red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
• This scaly patches caused by psoriasis is called psoriatic plaques.
• These plaques are formed very quickly over the skin and accumulates at these sites like silvery-white appearance.
• The common sites where the psoriatic plaques frequently occur are skin of the knees and elbows,but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals.
• The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localised patches to complete body coverage.
• Finger-nails and toe-nails are frequently affected.Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis.

TYPES:

1. Plaque psoriasis ,
2. Flexural psoriasis,
3. Guttate psoriasis, and
4. Pustular psoriasis,
5. Erythrodermic psoriasis

are the common forms.

OTHER AFFECTIONS:

• Psoriatic arthritis,Psoriatic nails-leading to deformity of joints and nails.

DIAGNOSIS:

• A diagnosis of psoriasis is usually based on the appearance of the skin.
• There are no special blood tests or diagnostic procedures for psoriasis.
• Sometimes a skin biopsy, or scraping, may be needed to rule out other disorders and to confirm the diagnosis.

GRADING SEVERITY:

• Psoriasis is usually graded as mild (affecting less than 3% of the body), moderate (affecting 3-10% of the body) or severe.
• The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) is the most widely used measurement tool for psoriasis.

PATENT'S QUALITY OF LIFE:

• Beyond the physical sufferings like itching and some pain,Psoriasis patients are also affected mentally due to strain.
• Other chronic diseases such as depression, myocardial infarction, hypertension, congestive heart failure or type 2 diabetes are also common among them.
• Individuals with psoriasis may also feel self-conscious about their appearance and have a poor self-image that stems from fear of public rejection and psycho sexual concerns.
• Psychological distress can lead to significant depression and social isolation.

TREATMENT:

• The treatment is based on the type of psoriasis, its location, extent and severity.
• The patient’s age, gender, quality of life, commodities, and attitude toward risks associated with the treatment are also taken in to consideration.
• Variation between individuals in the effectiveness of specific psoriasis treatments are common.
• Because of this, dermatologists often use a trial-and-error approach to find the most appropriate treatment for their patient.
• As a first step, medicated ointments or creams, called topical treatments, are applied to the skin.
• If topical treatment fails to achieve the desired goal then the next step would be to expose the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• This type of treatment is called photo therapy.Photo chemotherapy[PUVA] is also related to this.
• The third step involves the use of medications which are taken internally by pill or injection.
• This approach is called systemic treatment.
• The three main traditional systemic treatments are methotrexate, cyclosporine and retinoids.
• Antibiotics are not indicated in routine treatment of psoriasis.
• However, antibiotics may be employed when an infection, such as that caused by the bacteria Streptococcus, triggers an outbreak of psoriasis, as in certain cases of guttate psoriasis.

TOXICITY:

• Patients undergoing systemic treatment are required to have regular blood and liver function tests because of the toxicity due to medication.
• Pregnancy must be avoided for the majority of these treatments.

RECURRENCE AND RISK:

• Most people experience a recurrence of psoriasis when systemic treatment is discontinued.
• Psoriasis is a life-long condition.
• There is currently no cure but various treatments can help to control the symptoms.
• Many of the most effective agents used to treat severe psoriasis carry an increased risk of significant morbidity including skin cancers, lymphoma and liver disease.

IN SIDDHA SYSTEM:

• Psoriasis is known as 'KALANJAGA PADAI NOI' in Siddha system.
• It comes under 18 types of skin diseases mentioned in the Siddha literature.
• Siddha system calls different varieties of psoriasis by various names.

*Piththa Vedippu,

*Namattu chori,

*Chenthil uthir noi ,

*Yannai chori ,

*Kalanja padai,

*Varal thirambi are some among them.

• The famous Siddha Text "Yugi Sindhamani-800" describes a vatha disease "KALANJAGA VATHAM" characterised by pain and swelling over the joints associated with some pealing skin lesions.
• Based on this Prof.Dr.RAMANAN,MD(s) named the skin disease as 'KALANJAGA PADAI NOI'.

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE:

• Psoriasis cases are common in Siddha practice.
• Usually the cases I have met are very chronic and challenging.
• Resistant cases also seek siddha medicine after getting a very long treatment from Dermatologists.
• Before treatment,I use to investigate the patients thoroughly to rule-out for other systemic diseases.
• This is very essential for choosing a drug.
• The treatment is individualised according to the body constitution and condition of the patient.
• We are preparing an "external medicine for psoriasis" in the form of OIL which gives remarkable results.
• Initial stage cases respond very well to this external medicine.
• Internal medicine is administered to the patients who are chronic and resistant to other drugs.
• The recurrence rate is very minimal.
• Even recurrance occurs, the interval is too long.

-Psoriasis patients should be aware about the disease and the treatment methods.

-It will be very safe & effective if the patient go for a Siddha treatment from a reliable source.

Dr.Selvin's