Psoriasis is a disease of the skin in which, raised, rough, reddened areas appear, covered with fine silvery scales.
Psoriasis is believed to occur due to vitiation of vata and kapha according to the ayurvedic concept. Irregular food habits, consumption of foodstuffs that are advised not to be eaten together (Eg: dairy products with fish), excessive intake of yogurt, black gram, seafood, sour and salted items etc can activate the pathogenesis. Alcohol and tobacco consumption will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda also emphasizes on the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis.
In 25 to 40% of cases long standing psoriasis may affect the joints leading to psoriatic arthritis.

Ayurvedic home remedies you can try:

• Soak 20 to 30 seism seeds over night in water and drink the water every morning
• External application and intake of almond oil is good
• Massage with warm olive oil
• Cover the lesions well

Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations:

• Avoid fish, yogurt, black gram and alcohol
• Do meditation every day
• Control stress and anger
• Don't use soap
• Avoid very hot water bath
• Bathing in the sea is good
• Expose to mild sunlight

Treatment in Ayurveda:
The treatment aspects of Psoriasis according to Ayurveda, aim at the detoxification of the body or elimination of toxins from the body fluids. It is achieved by "Panchakarma" treatments.
A strict diet regime has to be followed during the entire treatment period and it is better to continue as vegetarian
Therapies like Thakradhara, Vaman, Virachan etc are also advised.

Consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor to get a complete and proper solution.

Note: Treatments mentioned here should be done only under the supervision of qualified Ayurvedic doctor

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