Types of Headache. In 2007, the International Headache Society updated the classification system of headache in order to facilitate a better diagnosis of the cause, and also better treatment. Here we discuss different types of headaches which will also help you understand the type of headache you are suffering from. You could read the previous [...]
What is a Headache. Headache, also referred to as cephalgia in medicine, is an ache or pain in the region of the head or upper neck. Headache is probably the most common symptom of man and almost all of us have experienced it and will experience it throughout life.
Treating Scalp Psoriasis. In the previous post on scalp psoriasis, we discussed what is scalp psoriasis, its causes, symptoms, impact and showed a few pictures of scalp psoriasis. Here we shall discuss what are the various treatment options. As mentioned in psoriasis, there is no permanent cure for psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis may clear on its [...]
What is Scalp Psoriasis. Psoriasis that occurs on the scalp is called scalp psoriasis. It can spread beyond the hairline on the face in the front, behind the ears and on the neck. About half the people with psoriasis also have scalp psoriasis. This psoriasis can be mild or severe. Mild psoriasis of the scalp [...]
Life with Psoriasis. Besides the ugly appearance of the skin in psoriasis and the physical handicap caused by psoriatic arthritis, there are psychological aspects of the psoriatic patient which also have to be considered. Such a patient experiences helplessness and frustration everyday which is heightened by the knowledge that psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis can never [...]
Self Care and Home Remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis. Besides the treatment prescribed by your dermatologist to lessen your symptoms, there are certain remedial steps which you can take and habits you must inculcate which will help reduce your symptoms of psoriatic arthritis and act synergistically with the treatment. Psoriatic arthritis cannot be cured but only [...]
Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. As explained in psoriasis, there is no cure for psoriasis as also for arthritis psoriasis. Treatment aims to control the symptoms and complications, and ease up the patient’s life. Early treatment is important as this disease can be disabling due to joint destruction which it causes. Since skin psoriasis and psoriatic [...]
Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis. History, symptoms and signs of psoriatic arthritis in a patient play an important role in diagnosing psoriatic arthritis. There are no specific tests to confirm diagnosis of this disease and tests that are done only serve the purpose of ruling out other causes of joint symptoms, such as rheumatoid arthritis and [...]
Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis. Though the exact cause of psoriatic arthritis is not known, what is known is that this occurs due to a disorder in the immune system which wrongly attacks the healthy cells and tissues of the body. This results in the inflammation of joints in psoriatic arthritis or the excessive production of [...]
Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis. This disease can develop slowly or can have a rapid and severe onset. It is characterized by periods of remission and flare-ups. This type of arthritis more commonly involves the knees, ankles and the small joints of the feet. Most of the psoriatic arthritis patients already have predeveloped skin psoriasis and [...]