TV And Radio Campaign To Raise Awareness On Psoriasis

Dubai, UAE - October 29, 2007: In an effort to give a voice to the 125 million people suffering from Psoriasis worldwide, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals today launched a regional TV and Radio campaign to support World Psoriasis Day and raise awareness on the disease. TV and Radio Stations from across the GCC have invited dermatologists to discuss live on air the topic of psoriasis and the impact it can have on a sufferer’s life.

World Psoriasis Day (WPD) is an annual day specially dedicated to people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Its aim is to raise the profile of a condition, which needs to be taken more seriously by national and international authorities. The day acts as a focus for people – patients, doctors, nurses and the general public – to give people with psoriasis the attention and consideration they deserve.

“Psoriasis can be a debilitating disease and the general public does not know enough about it. Many believe that Psoriasis is a cosmetic condition, but this is not the case and we need to raise more awareness on the disease. Psoriasis can impact a patient’s personal, social and work life and in a number of cases it can have a detrimental effect on lives. This does not need to be the case,” said Dr. Aisha Al Qutami, Head of Dermatology Department at Obaid Alah Hospital, Ras Al Khaima.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin disease that affects both men and women and is visible on the skin in the form of red itchy scales. Psoriasis usually appears on the elbows and knees of the patient, but sometimes may affect the lower back, face and the feet. In patients suffering from psoriasis there is abnormal cell hyperproliferation where the cells embedded in the epidermis hyperproliferate much faster than in normal individuals and stack up on the surface of the skin.

TV and/or Radio stations in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are all participating in the initiative and will air a discussion on psoriasis during the week of October 29th. The discussion will focus on solutions to improve the quality of life of those suffering from psoriasis in the Middle East and will include general information on the disease, its symptoms, different types, and its causes.

“I am very glad to be part of this campaign. Raising awareness on psoriasis will help people that are either misdiagnosed or unaware of the disease to seek treatment and remission,” comments Dr. Hussein Abdel Dayem, Chief Dermatologist, Mafraq Hospital. “The campaign will also help shed light on psoriasis and remove some general misconceptions associated with the disease such as the idea that the disease is contagious. Other than the physical burden of the disease, the main issue I see with my psoriasis patients is the social and emotional turmoil they face, with some becoming chronically depressed.”

Psoriasis is a Choice

by Ortal Schneider

Psoriasis is a way of living your life, in different point of view psoriasis is a choice, because small choices we make in life are affecting many other aspects in your life including psoriasis, It is important to understand that we have a choice! Many sites are claiming that the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown.

Well, I had psoriasis and I don't accept these claims at all! Let me start with my case. I suffered from psoriasis for 7 years, I reached a point where 85% of my body was covered, it was the worst time of my life. I saw several dermatologists, and I could not keep up with those creams they gave me, and I chose not to do this for the rest of my life.

My family has a history of psoriasis (not my close family) relatives. my mom has arthritis, and my sister has seborrhea since she was 11. I was dealing with bulimia for 10 years of my life, not a healthy history I would say. I see Psoriasis as a way of living your life, the way we think which is the most important as well as what we eat and drink, etc... The way we look is a reflection of what we are right now, how we feel, how we think and see ourselves.

If you think about it these are all choices which we make each and everyday. Psoriasis can be treated/ prevented/ cured. It is up to you and you only. Let me give you few examples: Lead poisoning in toys imported from china, Over the counter/ prescription drugs, Pet food poisoning, Chemicals sprayed on the raw foods we eat such as spinach, Chemicals on products for cleaning, and personal use, processed food we eat, flavored soda's, Cigarettes and many others.

These are just few examples of what we are exposed to, they are hurting our immune system, and will affect the lives of our kids and their kids. I am not here to blame anyone but this is the reality we are living in. We can choose which products to use We can choose what to eat, we can choose how to think and live a healthy lifestyle.

We have a choice! I know one person cannot change this situation, but one person can get the word out and can make a difference in other people's life. Do you have psoriasis? What are your choices? are you ready for a self change?

For more information please visit www.health-wealth-psoriasis.com and learn how you can treat yourself with results. Ortal Schneider http://www.health-wealth-psoriasis.com

Skin Dr. - A Breakthrough for Psoriasis Treatment

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• Reduce the symptoms of dry, scaly skin.


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80% of world population suffers from Stress Today whereas only 4-5% suffer Psoriasis, Why?

Copyright © 2007 Rajesh Chowdhry

There is so much of variation in severity level of psoriasis and the timing when psoriasis first appears or some people suffer from flare ups every year whereas others do not see any flare up for years. Or people facing same kind triggers but psoriasis will appear in some cases only. These and many more questions are always there in every psoriasis patient.

Some time back one of our patient from UK (original name replaced for privacy reasons) asked these questions and Doctor replied him.

The question and answer to the same is so important that today I am reproducing it below for the benefit of all psoriasis patients.

Q. if toxins and stress are the causes then how come Psoriasis breaks out at the age of 5 or even less? On the other hand if it is hereditary then why most of the people suffer it from the age of 25+? And above all why only 4-5% of population suffers from Psoriasis whereas more than 80% suffer from stress?

James, UK

Answer.

Dear James,

It is a very interesting question and to understand it one has to go to root of the psoriasis problem. Let me try and explain it in very simple words.

Ayurveda texts equate psoriasis with a big Himalayan River. A Himalayan river is always made up of 100s of small rivers and tributaries that join at different stages to make the big river. Every one of these small rivers or any one of these small rivers can become the main source for the big river. It does not make any difference that which source contributes at what stage of the river journey.

Similarly psoriasis is a system disorder which is fueled by different causes and triggers such as toxins, stress etc, they all gets connected and contribute in forming Big Psoriasis River. Besides the presence of some or all of these causes and triggers the body system must have what I call blocked waste disposal tunnels and open flow through gates. By flow through gates I mean open flow of toxins from inner body to outer body i.e. skin.

Toxins

Any thing and every thing what we eat generates toxins in the form of waste. Our body system takes this waste out in the form of stool, urine, sweating, etc. When our essential elements extraction system from food gets faulty or over burdened, it generates excessive toxins which disposal system is not able to handle and toxins gets mixed up to main stream. Or instead of excessive generation there can be a leakage in the system thereby normal waste generation gets mixed up with main stream system. Or waste from food stays longer in the disposal system due to regular indigestion and/or blocked waste disposal tunnels and makes the disposal system over burdened. Any one or every one of these conditions can be present in the body and they create pressure on the body system

But still may not result into psoriasis until flows through gates are open for these toxins to reach to the skin level.

Stress

Every one in the world faces stress though in varying degree. Stress is always there at mental level. Till our body chemistry is strong, stress remains at mental level, though constantly putting pressure on body system and weakening the body chemistry. Once it breaks through the body chemistry it tries to weed itself out through constant fatigue and high blood pressure. But in the process the body immune system gets weakened. When it pushes the flow through gates to get opened it becomes the trigger for psoriasis.

This means if excessive toxins formation is not there or leakage into the system is not there then no matter what level of stress one faces, it will not trigger into psoriasis. On the other hand flows through gates are already opened then a small amount of toxins in the body system and small amount of stress can trigger psoriasis.

Now James, if you are following what I discussed above then you can clearly see that unless all the elements of psoriasis are present together it does not appear on the body. That is why not every one in the world face psoriasis, though every one suffers from stress and further psoriasis appears in majority of the cases from the age 25 onwards. There are few exceptions where psoriasis appears at the early ages, to a 5 year old kid or even to newly born baby. Hereditary is one of the cause but is not the only cause, the body system of a newly born can be weakened due to number of other reasons such as premature birth etc. even then weakened system can be a path to the river but still may not result into psoriasis if other elements are missing. This means there is a hereditary risk of psoriasis but can be avoided simply through diet and yoga. This reasoning is further supported by our research on the subject that only 18% psoriasis condition is hereditary and there is no co relation between hereditary condition and severity of psoriasis.

If we extend the above reasoning further then it clearly explains why a particular kind of medication or medication system works on some people and not on others and also why a particular medication works on for a limited period of time and then it fails.

Let me explain it a little bit more.

Diet Programs

Under these programs one tries to avoid the kind of food which generates more toxins in the body. Now people who are generating excessive toxins will see the benefit from these programs and there psoriasis subsides but for people where toxins are getting into system through leakage or immune system is gone to very low level or waste disposal tunnels are blocked that they will not see any benefit from the diet program.

Further people who initially saw the benefit from the diet program will always remain on the risk of sudden flare-up because any excessive stress level or body injury can trigger the psoriasis again.

This is because with diet programs one can only reduce the toxins generation but can not eliminate them all together. To live you have to eat something and this will generate some amount of toxins.

Topicals, steroids and other creams.

They all clears skin superficially. This is like creating dam at the end of the river. They provide temporary relief but as the pressure mounts on the skin, they fail.

Methotrexate and other medications

These medications tries to plug in flow through gates but after some times they also fail because of constant pressure of toxins and other triggers on the body.

Biologics

They try to work at immune system level and block the immune system of the body through which these toxins are flowing. You will see lots of success with these systems in the beginning but risk remains because the pressure on body remains in the form of toxins generation or leakage or both and or triggers like stress. Moreover as these systems are immune suppressant, they increase the risk of other diseases which were being protected by these immune systems in the body such as infection and related problems.

To solve the problem of psoriasis, medication system has to be such that attacks on all the elements pf psoriasis together and eliminates them.

Only that treatment can give you clear skin and life long remission where the treatment not only remove toxins from the body but removes the blockages from the waste disposal system, plugs all the flow through gates, restores your immune system and reduces the impact of stress on your body chemistry and off course clears the skin from existing psoriasis lesions. Only that treatment plan is complete.

Dr. Dhawan

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Soriatane: Making Psoriasis Treatable

By Adam Frazer

Do you have red scaly patches on your skin? You might be suffering psoriasis. This skin condition is an immune-mediated disease. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disease which affects the skin and joints. Excessive alcohol consumption and stress can further aggravate psoriasis. But why take a chance with this condition, when there are medications such as Tazorac and Soriatane are available to treat psoriasis.

Soriatane (acitretin) is an oral psoriasis medication. It is the foremost treatment which is helpful for all 5 forms of Psoriasis i.e. plaque, guttate, erythrodermic, pustular, and palmar-plantar.

This medication is classified as being associated to retinoid (Vitamin A). It works on the principle of inhibiting specific receptors, by this means aiding in enhancing the proliferation of skin cells. This action in turn facilitates the fading away of skin associated diseases such as Psoriasis.

10mg and 25mg are the strengths in which Soriatane medication is available, with usual once-a day consumption. The dosage of this medication may differ from individual to individual depending upon their health condition and requirement. For effective completion of Soriatane treatment, it may take up to 2-3 months. In few cases noteworthy improvement is displayed within a span of 8 weeks usage.

Overindulge into Soriatane medication, even in order to balance a missed dose is not recommended. Strictly stick on to your doctors’ prescription for optimistic results. This medication is exclusively accessible through a doctors’ prescription. Speak with your doctor if Soriatane is suitable for you or not.

A slight worsening of your psoriasis, more itchiness, and redness may be encountered during the Soriatane treatment, which generally subsides with continual usage of this medication. Consult your doctor for immediate medical help until these side effects diminishes completely.

Enlighten your doctor pertaining to your medical history including any allergy to vitamin A supplements, usage of other skin medications amongst others. Women with child bearing potential, expectant women, breast-feeding mothers, diabetics should refrain from consumption of Soriatane medication.

One ought to abstain from donating blood while on treatment and up to 3 years subsequent to the termination of therapy. On no account share your Soriatane medication with others. Preceding consultation with a doctor is always suggested before initiating upon Soriatane medication.

About the author:
Adam Frazer writes on beauty and health. He has been working in the same field and writes informative articles for Online SkinCare Tips. To learn more about Treat psoriasis, Metrogel, Soriatane, Renova, Other skin medications, Oracea visit http://www.onlineskincaretips.com

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Psoriasis and Heart Attack Risk

By Francisco Mejias

There is new evidence that an extremely common skin condition is associated with an elevated risk for heart attack.

We're talking about psoriasis, which affects about 2 to 3 percent of the adult population.

As if this condition isn't bad enough--bear in mind, it can be extensive and really affect one’s way of life because of the problems with the skin itself.

But now, there's new evidence it is associated with deadly cardiovascular disease. You know, it's sometimes referred to as the heartbreak of psoriasis.
And that couldn’t be farther from the truth, in a literal sense.

New research in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association shows that adults with psoriasis, especially younger individuals, are at an increased risk for heart attack.

Dr. Joel Gelfand, the lead researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, says, "Psoriasis is such a complicated disease; most people that develop the disease earlier in life, in their 20s and 30s, it may be that these folks are the ones who may have the highest risk of developing uh heart attacks related to psoriasis if their disease is severe, as opposed to people who develop psoriasis later on in life."

Understand that psoriasis is a disease of inflammation. And there are inflammatory markers in the blood, like one called c-reactive protein, which are elevated with psoriasis.
The fact is, heart disease is also a condition of inflammation, and c-reactive protein can also be elevated with heart blockages.

"So other chronic immune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, have already been shown to be associated with higher risks of having a heart attack independent of these major cardiovascular risks factors," instructs Dr. Gelfand.

The authors say the degree of association between severe psoriasis and heart attack in patients younger than 50 is similar to the magnitude of association for other major cardiac risk factors.

The bad news for Ernie Bickford, who is 72 years old, is that he has had a bad case of psoriasis for eight years now. "It's just itchy, you wake up in the middle of the night and you got to get to a door jam to scratch your back."

Fortunately, the good news is, because Ernie is older, psoriasis is not a heart attack risk that would be seen in a younger psoriasis patient.

Regardless, all psoriasis patients need to pay close attention to their entire medical care.

Dr. Gelfand says, "People with psoriasis are more likely to have diabetes; they're more likely to be overweight; they're more likely to have elevated blood lipids, they're more likely to be hypertensive, and also they tend to be more likely to smoke. So the patient should ask their dermatologist to screen them for cardiovascular risk factors or if not follow up with a primary doctor or internist who can do these screenings for them."

One thing for sure you can do: don't smoke, or if you do, quit.
Smoking has actually been shown to be associated with the onset of psoriasis.

The author says some people have suggested that therefore, its worthwhile encouraging people not to smoke if they have psoriasis because it may actually promote the disease.

About the author:
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Things You Should Know About Psoriasis

Author: Heather Colman

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can vary in severity, from minor localised patches to extensive or even complete skin coverage. Fingernails and toenails are often affected. This is called psoriatic nail dystrophy.

Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints. This is known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint but is most common in the joints of the fingers and toes. This can result in a sausage-shaped swelling of the fingers and toes known as dactylitis. Psoriatic arthritis can also affect the hips, knees and spine. This is known as spondylitis.

Psoriasis affects both sexes equally, occurs at all ages and is prevalent in 2-3% of the Western populations.

Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress and excessive alcohol consumption. Individuals with psoriasis may also suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem. As such, quality of life is an important factor in evaluating the severity of the disease. There are many treatments available but because of its chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.

Psoriasis is driven by the immune system, especially involving a type of white blood cell called a T cell. Normally, T cells help protect the body against infection and disease. T cells help create scabs over wounds. In the case of psoriasis, T cells are put into action by mistake and become so active that they trigger other immune responses, which lead to inflammation and to rapid turnover of skin cells. Epidermal cells then build up on the surface of the skin, forming itchy patches or plaques.

Specialist dermatologists generally treat psoriasis in steps based on the severity of the disease, size of the areas involved, type of psoriasis, and the patient's response to initial treatments. This is sometimes called the "1-2-3" approach. In step 1, medicines are applied to the skin (topical treatment). Step 2 uses ultraviolet light treatments (phototherapy). Step 3 involves taking medicines by mouth or injection that treat the whole immune system (called systemic therapy).

Over time, affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when topical corticosteroids are used. Also, a treatment that works very well in one person may have little effect in another. Thus, doctors often use a trial-and-error approach to find a treatment that works, and they may switch treatments periodically (for example, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if adverse reactions occur.

In conclusion, Psoriasis is a chronic condition. There is currently no cure. People often experience flares and remissions throughout their life. Controlling the signs and symptoms typically requires lifelong therapy.

Disclaimer - The information presented here should not be interpreted as medical advice. If you or someone you know suffers from Psoriasis, please consult your physician for the latest treatment options.

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Types of Psoriasis

The most common type is plaque psoriasis. There are many variations of psoriasis. Each varies with others in the site affected, look, treatment and severity. The other types are pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, inverse psoriasis and psoriasis on nails. Your doctor will diagnose the type and begin your treatment accordingly. Some patients of psoriasis can also develop symptoms of arthritis and develop disability of joints.

Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It mainly affects areas such as elbows, lower back, knees and abdomen. Plaque psoriasis is a chronic type of psoriasis and becomes difficult to treat on a long term. In plaque psoriasis, plaques or patches of psoriatic skin appear on the affected place. The color is generally red-silvery. The flakes of dead skin fall off from the plaques. Small plaques may also join to form large patches of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is commonly treated with topical medicine. In case of severe psoriasis, ultra violet radiation is used (PUVA). Oral medications may be used under medical care and help in quicker recovery. In topical medications, steroids and coal tar are commonly used.

Pustular Psoriasis
In pustular psoriasis, fluid filled pustules appear on the red skin. The pustules collapse after a day or two and new pustules appear. If pustular psoriasis appears on a wide area of the body, it can be life threatening. In some cases, pustular psoriasis appears on palms and soles. It is called localized pustular psoriasis. Fever-like symptoms may accompany the outbreak of pustular psoriasis. It is treated with topical or oral medications. This kind of psoriasis needs total care under medical supervision.

Guttate Psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis is characterized by small tear-like red drops that appear on the skin. Gutta means tear drops in Latin and the name of this psoriasis is derived from gutta. Guttate psoriasis mainly affects the trunk part of the body. The red looking drops of skin rashes clear soon in most of the cases. The treatment is commonly done with steroids, coal tar, etc. If needed, PUVA is used.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis
Erythrodermic psoriasis can be fatal at times. In erythrodermic psoriasis, the skin appears red. Though skin may get erythroderma or redness due to other causes also, psoriasis is one of the common reasons. Erythrodermic psoriasis may appear as a worsening condition of psoriasis. Erythrodermic psoriasis needs treatment in hospital setting. The common triggers of erythrodermic psoriasis are- withdrawal of oral steroids or strong topical steroids, some medications, infections and low calcium.

Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis shows as thick silvery scales on red skin. Scalp psoriasis commonly occurs on the back of the scalp, but may also show all around the scalp. Though scalp psoriasis is most often covered with hair, it may also extend beyond the hair line. This is a socially embarrassing condition. Most of the times, it is confused with dandruff in the beginning. Scalp psoriasis may occur along with psoriasis on the body or all alone. Because of its location below the hair, treatment becomes difficult. Medicated shampoos, specially formulated steroid creams and other topical applications are used to treat scalp psoriasis.

Inverse Psoriasis
Inverse psoriasis affects the armpits, groin, the skin around the genitals and below the breasts. Inverse psoriasis is common with obese people and forms red inflamed skin patches. Friction and sweating aggravates this psoriasis and thats why, it is commonly found in areas with higher sweating and friction. It is treated with steroids, coal tar and other topical medications for psoriasis.

Nail Psoriasis
Very often, nail psoriasis occurs with psoriatic arthritis. In psoriatic arthritis, along with the red and scaly skin, the nails get discolored, pitted and deformed. The arthritis may pain the joints and in severe condition, it may cause permanent deformity of joints. Nail psoriasis is difficult to treat satisfactorily.

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Living With the Discomfort of Psoriasis

By Anne Wolski

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is characterised by scaling and inflammation of the skin. It most often occurs on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on skin anywhere on the body. The disease may also affect the fingernails, the toenails, and the soft tissues of the genitals and inside the mouth.

Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature. In about one-third of the cases, there is a family history of psoriasis.

Approximately 30 percent of people with psoriasis experience joint inflammation that produces symptoms of arthritis. This condition is called psoriatic arthritis.

My own battle with this condtion began when I was in my early twenties. The first signs were simply a reddening of the elbows and knees. Of course, I took little notice of this. However, it didn't take long before the scaly patches appeared and began to spread to my knuckles, ankles and some small areas on my lower legs. I tried several moisturising lotions but nothing seemed to work. I then sought the advice of my physician who diagnosed my condition as Psoriasis.

So began a lifetime of applying corticosteroid creams and coaltar lotions to the affected areas of my body. This is usually the first type of treatment prescribed for the condition.

At times, I experienced significant physical discomfort. Itching and pain interfered with basic functions, such as sleep. This in turn left me feeling constantly tired and unable to cope with day-to-day chores, thus putting a strain on my family relationships. I began to feel self-conscious about my appearance and had a poor self-image that stemmed from fear of public rejection. Psychological distresses in turn lead to significant depression and social isolation.

I noticed that there were times when my skin worsened, then improveed. I found that several things caused flareups including infections, stress, and changes in climate that dry the skin. Also, certain medicines seemed to trigger an outbreak or worsen the disease.

As the years progressed, so too did the disease. I eventually had psoriasis on my knuckles, elbows, finger joints, knees, lower legs, feet, and even the webbing of my toes. I also had it in my scalp and a large area of my lower back. I was miserable most of the time because of the constant itching and discomfort.

I had tried every treatment that I heard of and had found only minimal relief. By this time, I had virtually given up hope that I would ever lead a normal life without this affliction.

However, a few years ago, a friend convinced me to see a naturopath. I didn't expect much from him but he surprised me. He advised me to try emu oil, something I hadn't yet tried. I took his advice and bought a bottle of emu oil capsules which I took religiously. Within weeks, the scaly patches had all but disappeared from my knuckles and lower legs. By a couple of months, I had no outward signs of the disease and, for the first time in many years, I felt comfortable with my appearance. Because I was no longer itching all of the time, my sleep patterns improved and so did my ability to cope with life in general.

I took the full dose for about six months and then started taking just one capsule per day as a maintenance dose. I still take that every day and will do so for the rest of my life.

So, for all of those who suffer from psoriasis or eczema, take my advice. Give the emu oil a try. It certainly improved my quality of life and I believe that the advice given to me by that naturopath is the best advice I was ever given.

Psoriasis is an incurable disease and, once you have it, you will always have it. The point is that you don't have to let it rule your life. You can live relatively free of this condition just by taking that one step.

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