Patient's question:
Starting from the age of 24, dry skin similar to psoriasis appeared on my skin, especially on my scalp. Occasionally, patches would also appear on my body, which would then heal on their own. However, the condition on my scalp remained severe. Now, I've noticed that two of my fingernails are starting to turn yellow and white. My friend said it might be a fungal nail infection. Does this have anything to do with my skin condition? I've heard that this disease is hereditary, is that true?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Psoriasis can be classified into four types based on clinical manifestations: ordinary type, pustular type, erythrodermic type, and arthritis type.The pathogenesis of psoriasis: The main cause is reactive oxygen species, which are harmful byproducts of the body's metabolism. They seep into the interstitial spaces of blood cells, leading to internal environmental pollution and changes in blood purity. This results in symptoms such as blood heat, blood dryness, blood stasis, and excessive accumulation, causing toxic pathogens to manifest on the skin. Long-term recurrent episodes and prolonged illness duration deplete blood and essence, leading to poor nourishment of the skin, dryness, itching, mental distress, insomnia, and physical exhaustion.
Recommendation: Start from the root cause of psoriasis, a stubborn skin condition. While clearing blood toxins, deeply detoxify and treat the internal organs—the source of blood toxins—to regulate the function of internal organs. As the saying goes, "To treat blood, one must first treat the organs; to clear blood toxins, one must first remove organ toxins." This approach prevents the continuous production of blood toxins, truly achieving the goal of curing psoriasis without recurrence.
Dietary Notes: Avoid spicy and irritating foods; minimize the intake of seafood and allergenic foods. Strengthen your immune system to prevent colds, as this can worsen or trigger a recurrence of the condition. Avoid scratching the affected areas or washing them with hot water to reduce irritation and prevent further complications or allergic reactions.
Psoriasis has a certain genetic predisposition, but it is not 100% hereditary. Effective treatment and recovery can reduce the genetic transmission rate of the disease. Toenail fungus can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.