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As said
earlier according to modern medical science the causes of
psoriasis are unknown. But the following factors can trigger
psoriasis. Psoriasis is caused by vitiation of vata and kapha
dosha. The vitiated doshas affect the skin and blood tissues.
They also influence water element of the affected region on
skin. Thus the skin which is influenced by affected doshas
becomes discolored (white or copper colored), scaly and thin.
Psoriasis was initially thought to be a disorder of skin cells
that reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the surface of
the skin. As we understand more about the immune system, it has
been discovered that psoriasis is a disorder of certain white
blood cells called T cells. These abnormal T cells trigger the
abnormal skin turnover and inflammation seen in psoriasis.
· Heredity - If one parent is affected then there is 15% of
chances for the child to suffer from psoriasis. If both the
parents are affected then the possibility of child getting the
psoriasis is 60%.
· Throat infections trigger psoriasis.
· Trauma or hurt on skin like cuts, bruises or burns may
cause psoriasis.
· Some medicines or skin irritants initiate psoriasis.
· Smoking and alcohol are other two factors which activate
psoriasis.
· Mental stress or psychological trauma may also set off
psoriasis.
· Stress, infection, trauma, medications, xerosis.
· Attacks of psoriasis can be precipitated by or aggravated
by stress, infection (streptococcal, HIV), pregnancy, trauma,
drugs (anti-malarial, lithium), alcohol, tobacco smoking,
sunlight etc.
· Consuming foods that should not be eaten together ( eg.
Milk and radish, salt and milk, fish and milk)
· Excessive intake of black beans, sea food, jaggery,
yogurt, sour and salty food
· Excess exposure of stresses or psychological trauma
· Taking day time naps
· Bathing with cold water immediately after doing any kind
of strenuous physical exertion
· Controlling natural urges
· Eating too salty or too sour or too heavy food (which is
difficult to digest) .
· Smoking and use of alcohol. |
