Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition. There are five types, each with unique signs and symptoms. Between 10% and 30% of people who develop psoriasis get a related form of arthritis called “psoriatic arthritis,” which causes inflammation of the joints.

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. About 80% of people who develop psoriasis have plaque psoriasis, which appears as patches of raised, reddish skin covered by silvery-white scale. These patches, or plaques, frequently form on the elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp. However, the plaques can occur anywhere on the body.

Other forms of psoriasis are guttate psoriasis (small, red spots on the skin), pustular psoriasis (white pustules surrounded by red skin), inverse psoriasis (smooth, red lesions form in skin folds), and erythrodermic psoriasis (widespread redness, severe itching, and pain).

Regardless of type, psoriasis usually causes discomfort. The skin often itches, and it may crack and bleed. In severe cases, the itching and discomfort may keep a person awake at night, and the pain can make everyday tasks difficult.

How does Emu Oil help?

Because psoriasis is an inflammation based condition, Emu Oil is a suitable treatment to help reduce symptoms of psoriasis due to Emu Oil’s natural anti-inflammatory properties. Used both topically and/or internally, Emu Oil brings relief from the pain and discomfort of psoriasis and can also help reduce the appearance of psoriasis by reducing redness, promoting smoother skin and reducing the amount of plaque that can build up on your skin.