At Almasi Skincare we offer excellent psoriasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects both men and women of all races.
Psoriasis Causes
Psoriasis is an immune mediated inflammatory disease. This means that the immune system and proteins that cause inflammation in the body contribute to its development.
Psoriasis Symptoms
The symptoms of psoriasis vary depending on the type of psoriasis. The most common type of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis and it is characterized by thickened skin covered by white scales. These often develop on the knees, and elbows.
Plaque Psoriasis
Plantar Pustular Psoriasis
Psoriasis Diagnosis
A diagnosis of psoriasis is made after a doctor takes a medical history, examines the patients skin and does a skin biopsy.
Psoriasis Treatment in Nairobi Kenya
The treatment of psoriasis includes the use of corticosteroid creams, calcineurin inhibitor creams, vitamin D analogue creams, phototherapy, antimetabolite tablets, moisturizers and self care measures. It is important to note that psoriasis is not 100% curable since there is no cure for psoriasis. However, there are many medications that can control its symptoms.
Corticosteroid Creams for Psoriasis Treatment
Corticosteroid creams used for psoriasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya include betamethasone and mometasone furoate. Combination creams with corticosteroids and other medications like salicylic acid are some of the best known cures of psoriasis.
Calcineurin Inhibitor Creams for Psoriasis Treatment
Calcineurin inhibitor creams used for psoriasis treatment include tacrolimus and pimecrolimus.
Vitamin D Analogues Creams for Psoriasis Treatment
Vitamin D analogue creams used for psoriasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya include calcipotriol. These can be combined with topical corticosteroids like betamethasone.
Medicated Creams for Psoriasis Treatment
Medicated creams used for psoriasis therapy include those that contain coal tar, dithranol and salicylic acid.
Phototherapy for Psoriasis Treatment
Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for treatment. It is used to treat psoriasis as narrowband UVB, broadband UVB and photochemotherapy.
Systemic Tablets for Psoriasis Treatment
Tablets used for systemic therapy for psoriasis include methotrexate, ciclosporin, azathioprin, acitretin and mycophenolate.
Biologics for Psoriasis Treatment
Biologics (monoclonal antibodies) used for psoriasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya include tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors like infliximab, adalimumab and etanercept. Interleukin 12/23 antagonists like ustekinumab and interleukin 17 antagonists like secukinumab.
Moisturizers for Psoriasis Treatment
Moisturizers used for psoriasis include MG217 Coal Tar Ointment which contains 2% coal tar which reduces itching, scaling, dryness and the rapid cell grown associated with psoriasis. Non-medicated ointments like Emulsifying ointment can also be used.
Self Care Measures for Psoriasis Treatment
Self care measures that are beneficial for persons with psoriasis include taking a warm bath and using cleansers like Cerave Psoriasis Cleanser which contains 2% salicylic acid and lactic acid to reduce the scaling and ceramides to help restore the skin’s barrier. It also contains urea and niacinamide. Home Health Psoriasis Scalp and Body Wash also contains 2% salicylic acid.
In addition, persons with psoriasis should avoid excessive alcohol intake and stop smoking. To quit smoking join our Stop Smoking Program.
Loosing excess body weight is another important factor in the treatment of psoriasis since it improves psoriasis symptoms and reduces the chances of a person with psoriasis developing the metabolic syndrome that includes high blood pressure, heart disease and abdominal obesity.
Drinking weight loss smoothies is one way a person with psoriasis can lose weight. To learn recipes for weight loss smoothies for clear skin read The Acne Diet Book.
A question that is commonly asked is if psoriasis will go away permanently. When psoriasis goes away after treatment, the person is said to be in remission and this can last from 1 month to 1 year.
Visit our Almasi Skincare Clinic today for excellent psoriasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya