{"id":2668,"date":"2017-07-11T16:52:41","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T16:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/?p=2668"},"modified":"2018-04-22T20:46:37","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T20:46:37","slug":"does-psoriasis-go-away-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/does-psoriasis-go-away-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Does psoriasis go away on its own?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Psoriasis is a troubling condition that causes cells to reproduce rapidly on the surface of the skin. In many cases, it can become worse or better due to a variety of internal and external factors.<\/p>\n
There are a number of different types of psoriasis, and each one may be treated differently to provide the best outcome for patients.<\/p>\n
If you are troubled with psoriasis eruptions, you may wonder if this condition ever goes away on its own.\u00a0The answer to that question is complicated and depends on a number of factors. Individuals with this condition can contribute to the success of their treatment by understanding the fundamental issues involved in this disease.<\/p>\n
Psoriasis affects about 7 million individuals in the United States. It can occur in all age groups but tends to affect adults most often. The condition causes noticeable rashes on the scalp, hands, elbows, knees, or feet.<\/p>\n
About 80 percent of those who are affected will only have mild to moderate symptoms. The other 20 percent may have moderate to severe problems.<\/p>\n
Other health problems are often seen in individuals with psoriasis, such as type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, obesity, lymphoma and depression.<\/p>\n
People with psoriasis are at higher risk for having inflammatory bowel conditions, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Many individuals with psoriasis are smokers or consume alcohol.<\/p>\n
There is no cure for psoriasis, but a number of treatments are available to reduce the symptoms.<\/p>\n
The causes of psoriasis are not well understood. However, research indicates the condition is related to the immune system that normally fights disease in the body.\u00a0The immune system becomes dysfunctional and begins to send out cells that attack healthy skin cells.<\/p>\n
Studies indicate that living where the weather is cold can increase the risk for developing psoriasis.<\/p>\n
A skin infection, sunburn, cut or bug bite can start reactions that trigger psoriasis.<\/p>\n
Stress appears to be a factor in developing psoriasis, as well as smoking or consuming alcohol.<\/p>\n
Even medications have been implicated in causing psoriasis, such as high blood pressure medications, iodide drugs and lithium used to treat bipolar disorders.<\/p>\n
Having other people in your family who have psoriasis also increases your risk for the condition.<\/p>\n
Psoriasis can manifest as a number of different skin problems. Areas of the body may develop a red rash with silvery scales. It may also appear as dry, cracked skin that bleeds.\u00a0In children, it may be scaly areas on the body.\u00a0There may be itching, soreness or a burning sensation.<\/p>\n
It may occur in just a few spots or be widespread on the body. Other individuals may experience thickening, pitting or ridges on the nails. Some people experience joint pain with stiffness.<\/p>\n
Psoriasis eruptions may have a cyclical pattern, worsening for a period of time and then improving for a period of time.<\/p>\n
All of these symptoms can indicate an over-activity of the immune system associated with psoriasis.<\/p>\n
Medical experts have learned that psoriasis can occur in many different forms. Each type may require a different treatment approach.<\/p>\n