Biology and Treatment Strategies of Psoriasis with reference to Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Psoriasis is a multifactorial inflammatory disorder that has a negative impact on one's quality of life. Around 80% of patients with plaque psoriasis have mild-to-moderate disease that can be treated with topical therapies in primary care, especially through pharmacies. Psoriasis was once thought to be merely a skin condition; however, it is now more accurately defined as a multifactorial, inflammatory disorder. While psoriasis is not life-threatening, it is associated with a substantial reduction in quality of life, affecting work, family, and sexual relations, as well as psoriasis is thought to affect between 2% and 4% of the population in Westernised countries. In the Present paper various treatment strategies were highlighted for the treatment of psoriasis. Also, some of the medicinal plants were discussed that are widely used in the treatment of psoriasis.