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What exactly is Psoriasis?

Well, it is a skin complaint that manifests itself as flaky, white patches on your skin. The most common places that the disease breaks out are the scalp, knees and elbows.

Psoriasis occurs in varying levels of severity. There may be a minor occurrence and you may not even notice that you have been affected. Other, less lucky people can have a full blown outbreak of the ailment with large patches of their body covered by the signs of psoriasis.

Psoriasis is not contagious but its visual symptoms can cause embarrassment and stress in those afflicted by the disease.

So far, no cures are available for psoriasis, indeed, even the cause of the disease is not known for certain. But, there are a splendid many medicines and treatments available on the open market that claims to bring a temporary respite for sufferers. But, many of these treatments use potentially harmful chemicals and hormones, may lack genteel medical supervision and do not guarantee long term relief.

One treatment, based entirely on natural materials that have been investigated thoroughly by scientists and doctors over the years, has continually show exceptionally propitious results – Dead Sea Spa treatments. According to data published in the International Journal of Dermatology, the effects of Dead Sea water, air, minerals and UV rays has a quick and long lasting effect on psoriasis with patients reporting noteworthy improvement within a few days of starting treatment and effects lasting up to nine months.

Can psoriasis be inherited?

Sadly, yes! Whilst not contagious, research has shown that psoriasis does have a genetic connection.

Which branch of medicine covers psoriasis?

Because psoriasis is a skin disease, dermatologists are the doctors that specialize in its treatment. But, family doctors will also help. Some psoriasis sufferers prefer alternative medicine and turn to homeopathy, acupuncture and chiropody. One treatment that would appear to have the support of all those treating the ailment is a treatment regime at the Dead Sea.

Is psoriasis common?

Just in the US it is estimated that there are up to 10 million people suffering from psoriasis in some form or another. Studies point to nearly 130 million people suffering from psoriasis worldwide.

What makes the Dead Sea so special?

A 12 month research by the Dead Sea and Arava Research Center suggests that a mixture of bathing in the Dead Sea’s highly saline waters, controlled exposure to the sun and the use of mineral rich mud from the area have an incredible affect on psoriasis causing it’s outward symptoms to expire nearly entirely and putting off a reoccurrence for up to nine months.

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