Developing psoriasis does not always give you obvious and unmistakable symptoms, but there are some common psoriasis symptoms that will help you get a better idea as to whether you have this condition or not. If you show symptoms of psoriasis, it's best to speak to your doctor or medical care specialist for an official diagnosis.

Now psoriasis can be of different forms and depending on the severity of your situation medical treatments are ensured by experts. Most common types include inverse psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, pustular psoriasis, quttate psoriasis and so on. Despite several medical researches, the actual cause of psoriasis still remains unknown. Doctors suggest that there are combinations of several factors that include both environmental and hereditary inclination to be more likely responsible for the cause of this particular skin problem.

Don't go for any products that are claimed to be made of natural ingredients, because not all natural ingredients really help in alleviating psoriasis symptoms in particular. Palm oil, vitamin E acetate and tea tree oil are particularly beneficial for treating such symptoms and these ingredients are approved by FDA for treating psoriasis.

Oregano, a commonly used spice in baking and cooking has been used successfully to fight infections associated with psoriasis. Oregano possesses antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Most health food stores carry Oregano Oil that can be used in the treatment of psoriasis. The oil can be taken orally or applied to the skin. Some users have reported an allergic reaction when applied to their skin.

Guttate psoriasis is characterized by multiple smaller scabs that tend to cover a large area on the body, especially the trunk and limbs. Pustular psoriasis is commonly found on the hands and feet, appearing as red bumps filled with pus. Nail psoriasis can take on several different forms on both fingernails and toenails, including: discoloration under the nail, ridges in the nail, thickening of skin under the nail, and eventually the loosening and detachment of the nail.

In the external medicinal category, use of corticosteroids, topical retinoid, Vitamin D analogue cream called calcipotriene, moisturizers, typical immunomodulators, coal tar, anthraline, etc. are used for treating different types of Psoriasis. Shampoos and bath soaps containing coal tar and anthralin cream can also be used.

Untreated breakouts may lead to erythrodermic psoriasis, a serious condition in which the entire body is covered with lesions. Not only does this result in severe itching, swelling, and pain, but the patient may also experience fever, chills, and muscle weakness. At that point, the body can no longer regulate its temperature or perform other vital functions of the skin, which could ultimately lead to death. So while most psoriasis breakouts are usually mild, it is important to seek proper treatment to avoid these potentially life-threatening complications.

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