Psoriasis - Skin disorder

Physicians usually diagnose psoriasis by visual inspection.

This involves the information of the skin, scalp, fingernails and toenails for reddening or scaling skin that is characteristic of psoriasis.

Small pits on the fingernails are also signs of psoriasis.

A skin biopsy, or scraping and culture of skin patches, may be needed to rule out other disorders.

In psoriasis, the examination will usually show proliferation of dry skin cells, but may not show signs of inflammation. Changes in the nails are often strong indicators of psoriasis.

If joint pain is present, an x-ray may be used to check for psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriasis & Hydrotherapy

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition.

There are five types, each with unique signs and symptoms.

Between 10% and 30% of people who develop psoriasis get a related form of arthritis called “psoriatic arthritis,” which causes inflammation of the joints.

Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health.

Psoriasis Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses.

Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program.

Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.

• Several at-home hydrotherapy treatmentssuggest are suggested.
  Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment.


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