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Psoriasis
Treatment Options
Half of the people with psoriasis are unsat-
isfied with the treatment they're receiving,
according to a new study (JAMA
Dermatology).
Psoriasis affects about seven million adults
in the U.S. It is characterized by recurring
patches of scaly, itchy skin, and is usually
treated with topical creams, light therapy and
oral medications.
Up to 20 percent of psoriasis patients even-
tually develop a form of arthritis related to
the condition called psoriatic arthritis,
according to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
The dissatisfaction with treatment is espe-
cially concerning in psoriasis because this
chronic condition can lead to an increased
risk of other health problems.
According to the study, between nine and
30 percent of the almost 1,900 people with
severe psoriasis were not receiving treatment,
with higher percentages for mild and moder-
ate psoriasis.
Just over half of psoriasis patients and 45
percent of those with psoriatic arthritis
reported being dissatisfied with their treat-
ment. Most people who stopped taking
newer injectable and intravenous drugs
reportedly did so due to side effects or
because the medication wasn't working.
Among patients who discontinued these
new biologic medications in 2008, for exam-
ple, 25 percent reported it had not worked,
17 percent reported a negative side effect
and five percent said their insurance would
not pay or they could not afford the medica-
tion.
Researchers agree that better treatments
are needed.
According to one Dr. April Armstrong, a
dermatologist at the University of California,
Davis, and lead author of the study, “For
people with severe psoriasis, inadequate
treatment can be serious because the condi-
tion is tied to physical and psychosocial
problems. Severe psoriasis is associated with
increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and car-
diovascular deaths," she said. "Many patients
are ashamed of this skin disease and do not
wish to go to a barber, a public swimming
pool, or be involved in intimate relationships.
. . Psoriasis patients are also at increased risk
of depression and suicide.”
Not all treatments for psoriasis, especially
mild forms, need to be expensive and diffi-
cult. Natural anti-inflammatory and immune
modulating measures can be helpful. This
can take the form of dietary modifications
(reduced omega-6 oils and increased omega-
3 oils, checking for food allergies, etc), sup-
plements rich in omega-3 oils and GLA rich
oils) and topical products.
As far as supplements, the use of omega-3
and GLA oils is highly recommended. These
oils function as precursors to beneficial
prostaglandins with powerful anti-inflamma-
tory actions. EPA-DHA fish oil products is
one appropriate category, and GLA from bor-
age oil or black currant oil is another.
Combinations of the two are available as
well. These supplements should be taken in
high doses, starting at a minimum of 2-3 soft-
gel capsules at least twice a day. For those
who eat dairy and/or meat, the dose should
be even higher.
These same supplements can be used topi-
cally as well. Take a pin and prick a hole in
the softgel capsule. Squeeze some of the oil
directly onto the skin where it is rough and
itchy.
There is another topical product, or group
of products, that you should consider. They
are under the name “Xyndet.”
The Xyndet products are composed of min-
erals and silt mined from the Dead Sea, in
Israel. The products are completely free of
gragrances, coloring agents and animal prod-
ucts. There is a “Sensitive Skin Formula
Cleansing Bar,” a “Hair & Body Shampoo,”
and a skin “Balm” or lotion.
The Dead Sea silt has a mild abrasive
effect, causing “mini peeling” while the rich
oils smooth dry and scaly skin. The Dead Sea
minerals exert what I would describe as an
astringent action. I do not have psoriasis, but
I do have eczema, and the Balm has a
noticeable soothing, anti-itch action. For pso-
riasis, the Balm and the Hair & Body Wash
are especially effective.
Xyndet Balm?
Xyndet Balm is a very fine structured oil in
water emulsion. It transfers moisture as well
as oils into the skin. It goes through hard and
scaly skin. In extreme case of hard and scaly
skin they recommend to applying a thicker
layer of Xyndet Balm on the skin and wrap it
with a plastic wrap for a maximum 2 hours.
It is then absorbed into the skin. The balm
will not leave any greasy residues, provided
the skin was not treated prior with any other
product.
To maximize the effectiveness of Xyndet
Balm for itchy skin, it should be kept in a
cool place. Xyndet Balm transports moisture
and oils into the skin. The combination of
Dead Sea salt and Dead Sea silt has a bal-
ancing effect on the skin.
The Hair and Body Wash, as well as the
Cleansing Bar, are perfect complements to
the Balm. They have a skin neutral pH value
of 5.7. What are the differences between
Xyndet and regular soaps? Soaps are based
on fatty acids, mostly animal fat. Xyndet does
not contain fatty acids and no animal prod-
ucts. Fatty alcohols foam up nicely at any
water harshness. Xyndet Sensitive Skin
Formula Cleansing Bar removes surface
residues of make up and helps open up
pores for deeper cleaning.
Don Goldberg
Xyndet
Balm - 7 oz (#50886)
List: $45.00 - Discount: $36.00
Hair & Body Wash - 7 oz (#50887)
List: $25.00 - Discount: $20.00
Cleansing Bar, Sensitive Skin (#50888)
List: $10.00 - Discount: $8.00
Gift Pack (Box Set, One Each) (#50889)
List: $80.00 - Discount: $64.00
See Ad for Xyndet on page 11
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