The term eczema is a word which comes from the Greek language and when translated essentially means "to boil out." A long time ago health-care practitioners literally believed that if a person had eczema their skin was boiling, and that this outward manifestation was due to heat being produced in the body and eczema was the skin literally boiling out of the body. Naturopaths see plenty of eczema cases, and this article covers the typical signs and symptoms, causes as well as conventional and natural medicine treatments.
Psoriasis comes from the Greek word psora, meaning fine bran like scaling. Psoriasis afflicts 1% - 4% of the general population, and is a type of chronic skin condition where itchy scaly red or white flaky patches form on the scalp (in approximately 40% of cases), elbows, forearms, knees, groin, and legs or lower back.
It is characterised by thickening of the skin (epidermis) which reveals bleeding points upon removal of the scale. Many patients visit Naturopaths with psoriasis, and we are often the ‘last port of calll’ when it comes to chronic conditions affecting the skin. Long-standing psoriasis patients often have been to a specialist and tried many creams, tar solutions, been prescribed pharmaceutical drugs and various other lotions and potions along the years. Natural medicine does have a big role to play in helping alleviate the condition, let's look at possible causes as well as dietary and lifestyle changes which can make a difference.
Under the psoriasis page you will find over two dozen articles relating to psoriasis. Do you suffer from psoriasis? Then you will find some excellent information here whether it be natural treatment, skin care, explanation of what psoriasis is and more.
This page will focus on conditions commonly affecting your skin in particular. The first article is all about psoriasis, there are some excellent hints and tips with regard to this common complaint which affects the lives of many people.
