The Power of Biological Treatment for Psoriasis and Functional Medicine
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin that can be itchy and painful. While there are many conventional treatments for psoriasis, such as topical creams and light therapy, many patients are turning to biological treatment and functional medicine for a more holistic approach.
Understanding Biological Treatment for Psoriasis
Biological treatment for psoriasis is a form of immunotherapy that targets specific proteins in the immune system that are involved in the development of the condition.
These proteins, known as cytokines, play a key role in triggering inflammation and cell growth. By targeting these proteins, biological treatment can help to reduce inflammation and slow down the production of new skin cells, resulting in fewer flare-ups and less severe symptoms.
Biologics for psoriasis have helped many people, and sometimes are the only option, but they are not without risk and side-effects.
The Benefits of Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that takes into account the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and environmental factors.
It aims to identify the root cause of a condition like psoriasis, rather than simply treating the symptoms.
This approach can be particularly beneficial for people with psoriasis, as it addresses underlying issues that may be contributing to the condition, such as stress, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies.
Combining Biological Treatment and Functional Medicine for Optimal Results?
When it comes to treating psoriasis, combining biological treatment with functional medicine can provide a powerful approach.
Biological treatment helps to reduce inflammation and slow down the production of new skin cells, while functional medicine addresses underlying issues that may be contributing to the condition.
By addressing both the physical symptoms and underlying causes, patients can experience fewer flare-ups and less severe symptoms, resulting in improved quality of life.
In conclusion, biological treatment may be helpful at minimizing the symptoms of psoriasis, but they can have serious, and negative side-effects.
Functional medicine is a powerful tool for those suffering from this chronic skin condition by addressing root driving causes of the immune dysfunction that may be causing the dysfunctional immune system activation driving psoriasis.
Functional medicine should be utilized first as an approach to support psoriasis because aims to address the underlying mechanisms of the immune system dysfunction of psoriasis.
Dr. Shook works with clients across the US via telemedicine to help people with psoriasis get testing to help identify many of the triggers that may activate the immune system and drive their symptoms.
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About the Author:
Dr. Shook has psoriasis and Hashimoto's disease and has trained extensively in functional medicine, epigenetics, and human performance optimization. DrBradShook.com is a resource to help people with Hashimoto's disease, thyroid dysfunction, and other autoimmune conditions learn more about how they can complement their current medical care and support their thyroid and autoimmunity naturally.
