Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

Introduction to Psoriasis

fred — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:33:10 +0000

Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin disorder that affects over 80 million people worldwide. It is prevalence in men and women and across all socio-economic groups. Psoriasis can develop at any age, although it commonly appears between the ages of 15 and 22. Females tend to develop psoriasis slightly earlier than males, and those [...]

Causes of Psoriasis

fred — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:19:55 +0000

Western Medicine View There are various theories on the causes of psoriasis from the western medicine point. One theory with some evidence is that psoriasis can be inherited but there is much controversy over the mode of inheritance. The history of psoriasis in some families seem to suggest a simple autosomal inheritance with reduced penetrance, although [...]

Oriental Medicine Classification of Psoriasis

fred — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:20:16 +0000

Psoriasis is called “SONG PI XIAN” in chinese. When it appears in dotted form it is called “BAI BI” literary means white skin. It is said to be caused by malnourishment of the skin due to Blood Dryness. Such dryness can be caused by Invasion of Pathogenic Wind or by Heat. The defination of “Heat”, [...]