Psoriasis Awareness Month - August 2020

 

PV Care- A Skin to Believe In

August – Psoriasis Awareness Month!!!

The psoriasis awareness month was launched in the year 1997 by the National Psoriasis Foundation and has been held annually in the month of August ever since. The main reason for this step was mainly to better help people understand this skin condition, help them live with it in their daily lives, and bringing the latest and most efficient psoriasis treatment to all the special people concerned. This is a special time of the year to bring an extra effort to those suffering from this skin condition and help their loved ones to better support them. 

Our main aim for this August 2020, is to continuously keep you updated on the latest as well as focusing on the existing important information and treatment for the skin condition of Psoriasis. 

Some of the different types of treatment for Psoriasis, which have proven to be very efficient are as follows:

A. Phototherapy

B. Topical treatments

C. Alternative options such as health supplements, Good diet and exercises and Good hygiene

Phototherapy

In case you want to opt for more efficient treatment (after consulting your doctor for the right dosage and time), then Phototherapy is one of the best options for you since it allows the use of specific type of light rays that are emitted from specific units so as to be able to treat an individual’s skin conditions for Psoriasis, Vitiligo or other disorders. These particular types of light rays are called Ultraviolet (UV) light rays that are emitted in a specific wavelength so as to alter the abnormal skin cells so that they behave and replicate regenerate at a regular and normal pace. During the Phototherapy treatment, your skin is exposed to these UV light rays which are usually emitted from a Phototherapy unit. In case you need more details on Phototherapy treatment, please refer to our blog post: 

• The Power of the Sun!!!

Below are some of the Phototherapy treatment units that can be used at home (based on a medical representative’s advice):

1. Dermalight 80 UV-B Comb

2. Dermalight 1000 (8 lamps) - U-Tripod - UV-B

3. Dermalight 1000 (12 lamps) - U-Tripod - UV-B

4. Saalux UV-B Comb

Topical Treatment

This form of therapy usually consists of topical, that is, creams and ointments, that may be applied directly onto the affected area on the skin so as to diminish the irritation and prevent further uneven skin cell development. This type of treatment is mostly suitable for those who suffer from mild to moderate form of Psoriasis. Important topical treatments may include:

• Salicylic acid which Helps in the slowing of dead skin cells and reduces scaling.

• Coal Tar which reduces itching, scaling and irritation.

• Products with Vitamins D that help in the slowing down of irregular skin growth.

• Vitamin A derivatives to reduce irritation of the skin.

• Effective moisturisers and ointments which help in reducing the dryness and scaling off of the skin.

• Efficient shampoos, conditioners and scalp oil that may help with the scalp Psoriasis, such as the M-Folia products.

Below are some of the topical treatment that can be used at home:

1. Saalux dandruff treatment solution

2. M-Folia Psoriasis Scalp natural oil

3. M-Folia Psoriasis Natural Ointment

4. M-Folia Psoriasis Natural Shampoo

5. M-Folia Psoriasis Conditioner

6. M-Folia Psoriasis Nourishing Cream

7. M-Folia Psoriasis Body Wash

The M-Folia range of products contain a special and pure extract of the Mahonia Aquifolium, which is a flowering plant that comes from the Mahonia shrub. It is also known as Oregon grape. This herb has a history of use in treating inflammatory conditions, including psoriasis. Mahonia Aquifolium contains berberine, which may help to suppress some of the inflammation that psoriasis causes. The plant also has anti-proliferative effects, meaning it can slow down the growth of skin cells. This ability helps with psoriasis because the condition causes the skin cells to divide too rapidly, which leads to scaly skin and plaques. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), Mahonia Aquifolium has one of the strongest evidence bases of all herbal remedies for treating psoriasis. Several systematic reviews, including two published in 2015 and 2017, agree that Mahonia Aquifolium can help to treat the symptoms of psoriasis.

Diet and Exercises

On the other hand, some may prefer for more traditional treatments, such as the Diet has proven to affect psoriasis symptoms too. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), individuals with psoriasis are strongly recommended to eat a diet rich in:

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Whole grains

• Low-fat dairy products

• Lean meats and fish

This form of treatment normally consists of improving your lifestyle through diets, exercises and reducing your stress level which may contribute to find the perfect balance and regain control of your life. Is this really helpful? The answer is a definite YES!!! Eating correctly and working out is helpful for everyone's health. Especially when you’re living with psoriasis, making the right and healthy choices become even more imperative. In addition, though not being the cause, Stress may be a major contributor to trigger or worsen Psoriasis in an individual.

Diets and exercises help in improving your heart health and as well as help you in your weight loss. This is very important as it may reduce the risks of diabetes, high cholesterol levels and hypertension. Also, it may be easier said than done but take your time to relax and eliminate stress in your life and you will see the difference. Techniques like yoga, meditation, or even deep breathing exercises have indeed surprising benefits in your case.

Important tips

Below are some of the important tips that have been bought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology:

• Please ensure to educate yourself about the various treatment options. In doing so, you will be able to make better and more informed decisions and thereby, prevent any steps that can worsen your skin condition. Please keep in mind that the correct treatment can avoid any deformity in the joints or disability. 

• Kindly make sure to take good care of yourself first, by following a good and healthy diet, by doing regular and advisable physical exercises, by avoiding alcohol or smoking and by following regular treatment. 

• Always take good care of your joints and watch out for any stiffness and soreness, especially in the morning when waking up. In such circumstances, you are recommended to see your doctor or dermatologist since it may be the first signs of psoriatic arthritis. 

• Nails are another important part to look after, for nails being pulled away from the nail bed or developing any kind of pitting or ridges or turn to a yellowish or orange colour, may be the first indications of psoriatic arthritis. A visit to the dermatologist is a must in such situations. 

• Your mental health is primordial; hence, joining a psoriasis support group or a mental professional may help relieve the stress to a great extent. Stress has been proven to worsen psoriatic symptoms. 

• The help and advice of a medical professional is highly advisable before ingesting any kind of medicine since some may have bad side effects on such skin conditions.  

• In certain cases, financial assistance may also be offered for the treatment of psoriasis, depending on the medical practitioners and the medical bodies supporting the cause. So, please keep researching and educating yourself on the topic.  

We hope to have helped you with this article. Please stay tuned for more interesting articles on Psoriasis and any related information. 

Please visit our website below for more details. 

Organisation: PV CARE

Website: https://www.pvcare.co.uk

Email: sales@pvcare.co.uk

Name of contact: Divya J. Joggessur

Position: Business Development Officer

Location: 59 Potters Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5DF, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 3598 2689

Phototherapy- The Power of the Sun!!!

The power of sun!!!

Phototherapy: for psoriasis or for spa treatment? We bet you often get confused with this term, as the majority of people do. Little do they know that Phototherapy is in fact that special method used to exploit the beneficial factors from the sun in greater valuable ways. It is thus very imperative to actually distinguish and understand the different types of Phototherapy treatment that exist today, as well as the various circumstances in which they can be used for.

The power of the sun

The sun has always been considered to be a major source of energy and for many religions, it is even considered to be divine owing to its numerous beneficial characteristics. And this is exactly what we are trying to bring to you; the power of the sun.

The sun consists of both the Ultra-Violet Light A (UVA) and Ultra-Violet light B (UVB). Exposure to these types of Ultra Violet rays in sunlight or simulated artificial light (phototherapy) triggers a slowdown in the skin cells turnover and in turn, decrease the extent of scaling and inflammation. On a daily basis, brief exposure time to the sunlight may actually prove to help a lot with psoriasis. Though, such sunlight exposure for extended periods and high intensity may contrarily deteriorate the symptoms and lead to skin damage. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the sunlight regimen correctly before opting for this method of treatment for your psoriasis and vitiligo.

What is phototherapy

Light therapy or Phototherapy is the use of specific type of light rays that are emitted from specific units so as to be able to treat an individual’s skin conditions for psoriasis, vitiligo or other disorders. These specific types of light rays are called Ultraviolet (UV) light rays that are emitted in a specific wavelength so as to alter the abnormal skin cells so that they behave and replicate regenerate at a regular and normal pace. During the phototherapy treatment, your skin is exposed to these UV light rays which are usually emitted from a phototherapy unit.

Phototherapy makes use of either UV-A (340-400 nm) radiation source commonly known as the PUVA Therapy, or the UV-B Broadband (280-365 nm) or the UV-B Narrowband (311 nm) radiation source during the treatment.

The narrowband UV-B light one of the most popular and favourite owing its harmless, simple and very effective characteristics, as well as its proven medical success rate of about 80% among sufferers of skin conditions, especially Psoriasis. All these sources of radiation vary depending on the different type of phototherapy device. These Phototherapy treatment units consist of various sizes and range from lightweight handheld devices for small areas of treatment to more heavy and professional ones for larger body areas or full body treatment. The narrowband UVB phototherapy treatment is usually administered two to three times per week until a change in the skin condition is visible.

The broadband UVB phototherapy, on the other hand, is very helpful to treat single patches, widespread psoriasis and psoriasis that has been proven to resist topical treatments. Given the correct and controlled doses, the UVB phototherapy has been proven to be very effective in the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis symptoms.

How is phototherapy relevant to you?

There is no such thing as a cure to Psoriasis and Vitiligo, but no one said that you cannot live without any stress or issues related to it. This is exactly how Phototherapy comes into play.

Phototherapy is considered as one of the safest, most effective, painless and most convenient type of treatment of various skin conditions, especially Psoriasis and Vitiligo. It is hence an important instrument with an ever-growing importance and awareness in the dermatology sector as well as among sufferers of skin conditions. The number of skin conditions that can be treated with Phototherapy keeps increasing day by day. This is hence your best chance at solving your skin issues!

Phototherapy can be used as a monotherapy or as a combination of other treatments such as health supplements, healthy living diets and other topical products, so as to produce faster and more effective results. Apart from being very efficient, phototherapy treatments are very cost-effective in the long run as well as safe to use. In addition, it is a very helpful treatment for users who cannot use other methods to treat their skin conditions, such as systemic medications. Phototherapy also does not involve any kind of side effects, except for occasional rare and mild skin sensitiveness.

Phototherapy treatment periods are usually very short and very effective as from the first week itself, depending on the severity of the skin condition. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor before opting for the phototherapy treatment, especially for large and more professional units, so as to know and understand the appropriate time and dosage perfect for you.

Are there any side effects?

As most modes of treatment, the UVB phototherapy should be used in the correct doses and for the right amount of time. However, some negligible side effects may include itchiness, redness or dry skin, which can easily be reduced by using a good moisturiser.

UV Phototherapy and You

Phototherapy brings about many benefits for its users, for example, the person does not have to move to hospitals or clinics and can carry out the process comfortably and conveniently at home itself. Moreover, numerous units of varying sizes and weights have been specially designed so as to facilitate such home treatment. Also, it does not include any time-consuming process and can hence, easily fit in your busy schedule and daily routine tasks.

Uses of phototherapy

Phototherapy has been found to be useful in the treatment of several diseases and conditions:

• Phototherapy for Treatment of Psoriasis and Vitiligo with incredible success rates.
• Phototherapy for treatment of other skin conditions such as acne, neurodermatitis, various eczemas, and even compensate for vitamin D deficiency.
• Phototherapy for mood and sleep disorders (e.g.SAD)
• Phototherapy for  hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice
• Phototherapy for skin pre-cancer stages or superficial types of skin cancer
• Phototherapy for prevention or rehabilitation

(Photo source: The Independent, 22 July 2019)

Please visit our website below for more details. 

Organisation: PV CARE

Website: https://www.pvcare.co.uk

Email: sales@pvcare.co.uk

Name of contact: Divya J. Joggessur

Position: Business Development Officer

Location: 59 Potters Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5DF, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 3598 2689

World Psoriasis Day

PV Care- A Skin to Believe In

Sometimes, you need to be your own sunshine!

Psoriasis and Vitiligo are not just a “Skin Thing”!!! These are major concerns for many people who are continually fraught in their daily life due to the state of their skin. The impact of such skin conditions goes way beyond the skin layer; it can affect an individual to a much deeper psychological level. The battle for each of these individuals may be very different and may necessitate special treatment, which may be very costly and cumbersome altogether.  

We, at PV CARE, strongly believe that it is very important to assist such persons on a wider angle, starting from the basic routine till the most complex issues. We take into consideration even the slightest things that may be helpful for such Psoriasis and Vitiligo patients and which would matter a lot in their daily life, far more than one can imagine. Our mission and vision statement have thus been especially devised so as to help each and every patient affected by such circumstances, and make them feel accepted, strong and live equally in our society today. Hence, our motto: A SKIN TO BELIEVE IN !

According to recent researches, up to 1.8 million people in the UK have psoriasis; men or women alike. And about 2% of these UK residents who are affected by psoriasis, are mainly adults under the age of 35. As for vitiligo, every 1 in 100 UK resident ae concerned by this skin condition and mostly, people below the age of 20. These individuals may range from any age group, that is, infants, children, adolescents, adults and elderly people. In some cases, it may also concern pregnant or lactating mothers. Such big numbers actually prove that there is in fact a vast majority of people who actually suffer from Psoriasis and Vitiligo globally and thus, require our special assistance and care. 

Our main aim is to help such individuals to better treat their skin so as to lead a healthier emotional and physical life. Unlike others, we are here to provide you with a holistic treatment for your skin condition, ranging from the professional Phototherapy treatment for your skin to your basic daily hygienic products, health supplements and diets, including exercises tips and various other products that would better suit your special delicate skin. In our opinion, the psychological health is as equally important as the physical well-being. Hence, we are always trying to support our people with the latest information and innovative treatment which are valuable in this sector. We know that it is not always easy to face such uncomfortable situations and the way that others look at you and therefore, we are here to support you in raising awareness of your special condition, to educate more people and to try to eliminate the negative consequences.

PV Care has been helping people like you, affected by psoriasis and vitiligo, for the past 8 years and now, we want to go one step further by giving a better focus and attention to such individuals. We pride ourselves in the trust and confidence that we have gained from our customers over the years and we strongly believe that they deserve much more that just a segment on a website. Thus, our dedication to building a whole new platform specially designed for Psoriasis and Vitiligo sufferers in the UK as well as across the world.

After much research throughout the years, we have managed to work with highly professional healthcare authorities that exist to provide only the best, safest and most medically certified products in the treatment of Psoriasis and Vitiligo. Our methods of treatment consist of unique, special and latest technological and innovative products that have been scientifically proven to help such people to achieve a higher quality of life and consequently, be more productive in their lifestyle. Our hope is to bring you that special opportunity in your struggle with your skin condition!

Therefore, PV Care, for you, can be considered as that special online platform that will not only help bring together psoriasis and vitiligo sufferers, but also to live with their conditions through a better treatment and lifestyle. So, let us support you and work together towards the possibility to make a change too!

Don’t forget; you are not imperfect; you are simply special!!!

 

 

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Organisation: PV Care

Email: info@pvcare.co.uk

Location: 59 Potters Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5DF, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 3598 2689