Psoriasis Treatment Depends on the Severity of Symptoms, Age, Overall Health, and Other Factors

The aim of psoriasis treatment is to remove the scales and prevent the skin cells from growing so quickly. Light therapy, topical ointment, and medication are some of the other psoriasis treatment options that can offer relief. Anyone can have psoriasis, no matter what their age. It takes place equally in both men and women. Psoriasis is the result of your skin's natural immune system attacking the skin cells on a rapid basis. Around 2 to 3% of people are affected by psoriasis worldwide. Psoriasis can begin at any age, yet there is a bimodal peak between age 20-30 years and 50-60 years.

The most common symptom of psoriasis is a rash on the skin, but sometimes the rash involves nails or joints. Topical corticosteroids, such as steroid ointments or creams, are commonly used to treat mild to moderate psoriasis in most areas of the body. Topical corticosteroids range in strength from mild to very strong. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that cannot be cured. The psoriasis treatment works by reducing inflammation. However, ongoing research is actively making progress on finding better treatments and a possible cure in the future.

Psoriasis affects about 2% of the total population, while in most other cases the skin will remain healthy, the red scaly patches of skin will eventually fall off, and the problem will begin again. It is possible to control psoriasis naturally. There are many herbs that can be found in the kitchen that have proven to be helpful, including milk thistle and dandelion. These herbs can help to reduce inflammation. Another way to prevent a flare up is to eat a diet that is high in antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables, which is found in many nutritional supplements.

There are five main types of psoriasis, such as Erythrodermic, Pustular, Inverse, Guttate, and Plaque. Various treatment methods include immunosuppressive like methotrexate, exposure to ultraviolet B light, administering steroid, and vitamin D3. With the increasing prevalence of psoriasis, the demand for psoriasis treatment is also increasing at a rapid pace. For instance, in June 2020, Sun Pharmaceutical announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries received approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan for ILUMYA for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adult patients who have an inadequate response to conventional therapies. Japan has approximately 430,000 people currently suffering from psoriasis1.