Skin Health - Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that presents as red, itchy, scaly dry patches.  It can occur on the elbows, knees, torso and scalp.  The condition is considered an auto-immune disorder where skin cells proliferate causing thick plaque-like rash.  Psoriasis can also occur in a cyclical manner, going through phases of worsening and improvement.

Many patients with psoriasis are typically presented with the option of using immune-suppressing drugs and steroid creams. However, these drugs only have short-term effects and worse, can create fairly nasty side-effects long-term. Is there possibly another way to treat psoriasis?

Similar to other skin conditions, Naturopathic Doctors take a bigger picture approach to resolving psoriasis.  Internal imbalances and concurrent health conditions can play a large role in the appearance of psoriasis.  Areas of focus may include:

  • Underlying food sensitivities
  • Gut restoration
  • Yeast overgrowth
  • Heavy metal toxicity
  • Lifestyle intervention
  • Hormone balance
  • Stress management

Taking a deeper dive in these and other issues can go a long way in resolving psoriasis once and for all.