Today, I'd like to talk about definition and treatment of psoriasis.
The reason is that I start this project because my husband has been suffering from Psoriasis for 10 years.
After married, he tried to fix this problem but still have it. From now on, I'd like to share his treatment story which is not easy to success and hopefully show you our success story in the end.
Disclaimer: this post is based on my study from websites and other sources.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that it makes part of the skin red. As time goes by silvery scales cover the skin.
The most common type is plaque psoriasis which characterized by patches of abnormal skin tone and it mainly occurs around knee and elbow.
According to hospital and website, currently there is no cure for this disease. (hopeless for me).. And the cause is not clear but just doctors said it might from genetics, lifestyle, HIV or medications.
[The time of develop]
Commonly people first get this skin problem under 35 years old. My husband's disease starts when he was 26 years old.
[Sign & Symptom]
The main change is the surface of the skin color and tone with minor irritation but there is no pain. Of course it depends on the severity.
[Treatment]
Do not scratch and remove the skin plaque.
Use moisturizer or emollient such as mineral oil and coconut oil.
Medicated cream and ointment containing coal tar, corticosteroids, vitamin D3, and retinoids are normally used.
So,,,, My project to make him better starts from using emollient for maintaining moisturizing his skin and vitamins. Also we will try to change our diet (no instant/junk foods) and keep healthy lifestyle.
Bio-oil and vitamins are our first trial.
When he put some oil on his skin, he said it is little bit burning feeling. After a minute, he is ok with it. twice a day for 3 months. Today is his first day. Hopefully, he can make a smile in the end...
