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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that appears as raised, reddish-pink areas covered with silvery scales and red borders. Psoriasis usually appears on the scalp, elbows, knees, groin, and lower back. It "comes and goes," and may appear as a few spots or involve large areas. It is not contagious, either to other body parts or to other people. More than 6 million people in the United States have psoriasis, which is seen in both sexes and all age groups.
It can be triggered by emotional stress and can run in families. Most cases are not painful, although severe ones can be. Approximately 5 percent of psoriasis sufferers develop psoriatic arthritis, which involves painful and swollen joints.
Signs and Symptoms
The following are symptoms of psoriasis:
- Raised skin lesions, deep pink with red borders and silvery surface scales. May be cracked and painful in
severe cases
- Blisters oozing with pus (usually occurs on the palms or soles)
- Pitted, discolored, and possibly thickened fingernails or toenails
- Itchy skin in some people
- Joint pain (psoriatic arthritis) in some people
What Causes It?
The cause of psoriasis is unknown, but researchers do know that it involves a higher-than-normal rate of skin- cell production. Dead skin cells accumulate and form thick patches. Some researchers believe there is a genetic component, and that a faulty immune system may be involved. Several underlying factors may trigger the disorder
or flare-ups, including the following:
- Emotional stress
- Obesity
- Skin injuries or sunburn
- Streptococcal (strep) infection (symptoms sometimes first appear 2 weeks after strep throat)
- Cold or dry air
- Certain drugs (gold, lithium, beta-blockers)
- Alcohol
Treatment Options
Your provider may suggest one or several different treatment options.
- Topical creams and lotions
- Medications
- Phototherapy (ultraviolet light therapy)
- Changes in your diet
- Vitamin or mineral supplements
- Exercise
- Elimination therapy (in which you discontinue taking certain medications or eating certain foods)
Suggested Nutritional Supplementation
- ActiFolate® - 2 tablets daily with food
An all-inclusive 3-combination, metabolically active source of folate nutrition
- EPA-DHA 6:1 - 2 softgels 2-3 times daily with meals
Intensive support softgels featuring highly concentrated EPA
- Kaprex® - 1 softgel twice daily
- Non-responders by day 5 move to 3 softgels daily
- Time to benefit: Immediate to 10 days.
Kaprex is a clinically tested herbal dietary supplement that provides natural joint relief that is easy on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It works by interfering with signals in the body that initiate the production of damaging compounds that cause minor pain and negatively impact cartilage and other joint tissues.
- E-Complex 1:1TM - 2 softgels daily with a meal
E Complex-1:1 is a unique, natural vitamin E supplement that features a 1:1 ratio of alpha- to gamma- tocopherol; this ratio more closely resembles the tocopherol profile found naturally in vitamin E-rich plants
- Wellness EssentialsTM - 1 packet twice daily.
Daily foundation nutrition plus advanced detox support.
Other considerations:
Hydrochloric acid deficiency is sometimes associated with psoriasis. If seen:
- Metagest® - 1 tablet at the end of each meal for 4-6 weeks or until symptoms subside.
Metagest features betaine HCl combined with pepsin-a proteolytic enzyme-to complement the natural
production of digestive agents in the stomach.
Fat malabsorption, biliary sluggishness, and liver dysfunction are often associated with and possibly a
contributing factor in psoriasis. If seen:
- Lipo-GenTM - 2 tablets 3 times daily with meals for 4-6 weeks or until symptoms subside.
Lipo-Gen is a highly specialized formula that features a broad-spectrum and unique blend of lipotropic nutrients combined with select amino acids, vitamins, and herbs to support healthy liver and gallbladder function.
Dietary Suggestions
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet