Breaking Through the Scale Wall: Unmasking the Truth of Traditional Psoriasis Treatments!

Taming the Dragon: The Surface-Level Impact of Topical Therapies

Plaque psoriasis is a tricky adversary, but through the ages, we’ve developed a set of potent weapons. The frontline defense comes in the form of topical therapies.

Topical corticosteroids, known for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, offer a quick fix by curbing inflammation and scale formation. However, they’re a double-edged sword, with potential side effects like skin thinning and stretch marks. They only suppress symptoms, falling short of treating the core issue.

Vitamin D analogues, another category of topical treatments, work by retarding the growth of skin cells. But the sunlight-sensitive nature of these treatments and their tendency to cause skin irritation represent their downsides, and they too are merely symptom suppressors.

Anthralin, an older treatment, reduces DNA synthesis in skin cells, mitigating psoriasis signs. Yet, it’s not a go-to choice for many, given its messy application process and potential skin irritation. Despite its efficacy, it, too, doesn’t get to the root cause of psoriasis.

Illuminating the Darkness: The Limited Scope of Phototherapy

Phototherapy has been a ray of hope for managing moderate to severe psoriasis. The method involves controlled exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light.

UVB phototherapy, which retards skin cell growth, provides symptomatic relief, but its effectiveness is limited by the need for repeated hospital visits.

Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy is a potent treatment typically reserved for severe psoriasis. However, it carries the burden of potential side effects such as nausea, itching, and long-term skin cancer risk. Both these treatments, although helpful, do not address the underlying psoriasis triggers.

Attacking from Within: Systemic Medications and Their Limits

Systemic medications are powerful weapons for combating severe psoriasis or instances where topical treatments and phototherapy fail. These drugs work throughout the body but are merely symptomatic relievers.

Methotrexate reduces skin cell production and inflammation but doesn’t deal with the root cause. Moreover, it carries risks of liver damage and lowered white blood cell counts.

Cyclosporine, another systemic treatment, suppresses the immune system, slowing down skin cell turnover. While it provides relief, it doesn’t treat the core issue and can lead to kidney problems and high blood pressure.

Retinoids slow down skin cell production, but they bring along potential side effects like lip inflammation, hair loss, and serious birth defects in pregnant women. They too fall short of treating the core problem.

Doubling the Power: The Symptomatic Relief of Combination Therapy

Sometimes, combining treatments offer better control over psoriasis. It might be as simple as combining a topical corticosteroid with a vitamin D analogue, reducing side effects as less of each treatment is needed. However, these combinations only manage symptoms more effectively; they don’t treat the underlying disease.

The Psoriasis Puzzle: Addressing Symptoms but Missing the Cause

Despite the diverse array of treatments available, they all share a commonality: they only manage psoriasis symptoms. Each therapy has its limitations, pointing to the need for a more targeted, root-cause addressing approach. The psoriasis battle isn’t merely about controlling symptoms but about understanding and managing the triggers and eventually, solving the root causes.

Dawning of a New Era: Could the Ultimate Psoriasis Solution Be on the Horizon?

As the search for a cure continues, global researchers are advancing in creating novel therapies for psoriasis. Yet, despite their extensive scientific knowledge and research, many still view plaque psoriasis primarily as a skin condition, when the solution to this ailment may lie much deeper. Find out now if you’re a good fit for our breakthrough treatment, book a free consultation today.

The Next Part… Finding Emotional Trauma

In Part 3, we look at how trapped emotions and and unresolved trauma can show up in the body as physical symptoms. We cover some common examples you have probably heard of, but never really considered for your psoriasis.