Psoriasis is an obstinate skin condition in which red patches of various sizes develop on the skin that is covered with dry, silvery scales. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that got its name from the Greek word meaning, 'itch'.
The course of psoriasis is characterized by remissions and relapse. In some instances the patches disappear, just to appear after some period of time. There are various factors ranging from climate, stress, infections, and injuries that can trigger a flare-up of disease within a short span of time even within a few days. On the other hand, there are certainly other factors such as sunlight that significantly reduce the intensity of the problem.
Homeopathy emphasizes that psoriasis is not an external but an internal disease, arising out of the faulty immune system with genetic predispositions. Needless to say, the disease is deep-seated and calls for well planned deeply acting medicines. Conventional treatment with cortisone can suppress (that is what they call 'manage') the symptoms of the disease but cannot cure the disease. On the other hand, it is homeopathy that has the potential to stimulate the body's natural healing capacity and to restore the disturbed immune system.
Psoriasis is an obstinate and chronic disease. There is no shortcut to its cure.
The length of treatment varies from case to case, depending on the following factors: