Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease which characterized by rounded, circumscribed, erythematous, red, dry, scaling patches of various sizes, sharply bordered rash with overlapping silvery, imbricate, and lamellar scales. In other words, Psoriasis is very annoying and stubbon！
People often suffer with scaly , flakey and very itch skin and excessive discharge of pus or blood from scratching.
What are symptoms of psoriasis?
This disease mainly affect on the scalp, nails, extensor surfaces of the limbs, the elbows, the knees, ankles, and the sacral region. And in 50% of cases with this disease, a family history of the disease was discovered.
About 25% of psoriasis patients have the complications of pitted, or ridged, or discolored fingernails
What are causes of psoriasis?
The causes of psoriasis are still not clearly known. However, from clinical studies and clinical experience we found that psoriasis is related heredity. We also consider it is related to virus infection, immune disorder, emotional stress, metabolism disorder, hormone disorder, diets, etc
Is there any risk if psoriasis is not treated?
Psoriasis is very unpleasant and it affects the quality of life. A chronic psoriasis patient may have higher risk to form arthritis, in finger joints, or lower spine. No one should put up with it untreated!
Can Chinese medicine treat Psoriasis?
Yes, Chinese medicine can treat Psoriasis effectively using a different approach to Western medicine.
How Chinese medicine can treat Psoriasis?
Chinese medicine is a holistic natural system, which treats the whole body. A registered Chinese medical doctor will diagnose the patient very thoroughly through traditional Chinese methods and use his unique skills to identify the causative factors. In the case of Psoriasis, a particular internal organ is usually involeved. The treatment is precise and individual because every patient is different. In addition to targeting the presenting and immediate symptoms, Chinese doctors treat the origin of the disease.
What do the Chinese doctors use to treat the Psoriasis?
The doctors in our Harmony Chinese Medical Centre use acupuncture (needles or needless) and natural herbal extracts. In addition to these, they use other associated treatments such as cupping, heat therapy, and diet advice accordingly.
How do I take the herbs?
Harmony Chinese Medical Centre only provides Scientifically Extracted natural herbs to patients. They are ready to take. There is no need to make a concoction. It is as simple as making a cup of tea.
Does the Chinese herbal medicine give side effects to patients?
Side effects are rare.
Do I need to continue taking the herbs for rest of my life even after my diseases have been treated and fixed by your Chinese doctors?
No, patients generally do not need to continue taking the herbs when the problems have been treated and fixed. Our doctors treat the origin causes of the problems and re-harmonize the body so the causes and problems will be dismissed. Certainly, our doctor will advise the patients how to manage stress, manage the diets, exercises, life styles, etc. to maintain a healthy level to prevent the recurrence of illness. Patients do not need to rely on the herbs forever to be free from the illness
How Chinese medicine can treat Psoriasis?
To reduce the symptoms of Psoriasis our doctors treat the cause of the problems and harmonize the body. After treatment, patients generally do not need to continue taking the herbs. Certainly, our doctor will advise the patient how to manage the stress, the diets, exercises, and life style. In this way the patient can maintain a healthy level of wellness to prevent the recurrence of illness.
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