Psoriasis like diseases

1. Lichen planus

2. Pityriasis rosea

3. Parapsoriasis

4. Seborrheic dermatitis

5. Ichthyosis vulgaris

These disorders also could be excluded before confirming as psoriasis because there is some similarity in signs and symptoms of those disorders.

Itching in Psoriasis

Sometimes Itching will be a prominent symptom in Psoriatic condition. Apply an medicated oil made up of "Cyanodon dactylon" in Siddha and get relief.

SCALP PSORIASIS

Dont Ignore.................

Some patients will be having exfoliation for years on the scalp, and due to improper diagnose, they might have received treatment for dandruff or undergone for simple home remedies. Dont ignore; better to consult a Siddha skin specialist in the beginning stage itself. It can be a "Scalp Psoriasis".

WORLD SIDDHA DOCTORS MEET

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 & 15

Around 2000 Siddha doctors are participating. It offers the platform to realize and review the merits of this exceptional medical system, founded by Siddhars, to analyse the hurdles in the globalization of Siddha & its solution, Formating future research activities, Bringing the benefits of traditional medical practice for human well being and encouraging younger generation, studying Siddha and promoting their skill in all aspects.

Siddha will provide world wide shelter to protect mankind from health hazards in future definitely.

WORLD CUP CRICKET

INCREDIBLE INDIA

CONGRATULATIONS TO DHONI'S DEVILS

SIDDHA FRATERNITY SALUTES TEAM INDIA & MEN IN BLUE

Vatham and Skin manifestations

Siddha & Skin disorders

Skin disorders, what ever it may be. Better medicines and better care is available in Siddha system of Medicine.

"Vathamalathu meni kedathu."

This quotation quoted by ancient Siddhars explains, Deterioration of Vatham is the main problem on the onset of skin disorders. Elevated Vatham and associated viciation of Prasaka pitham are normalized in Siddha treatment simultaneously during Siddha medication. Pathyam is advised to prevent aggravation and recurrence.

Psoriasis and related Lab tests

1. Blood

TC, DC, ESR, Hb

Total RBC and Platelets

Random blood sugar

Lipid profile

Liver function test

Uric acid

RAF

ANA

Renal function test

HIV, VDRL, HBsAg,

2. Chest X ray

3. Abdomen and pelvis- US Scan

4. Urine routine examination

5. Skin biopsy

Note: Even though there is no specific test for psoriasis, to confirm the disease, to rule out other possibilities, to assess the severity and associated complications the above mentioned basic tests are essential.