02-16-2017, 10:23 AM
Psoriasis medical marijuana Research Overview
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that causes a red, dry, flaky rash, and in some cases can lead to psoriatic arthritis. Studies have shown that cannabis can help in the treatment efforts of psoriasis by regulating the immune system and managing overactive skin cells.
Overview of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a relatively common autoimmune skin disorder that causes cells to build up on the surface of the skin, leading to thick, red skin with silvery scales. Patches can show up anywhere on the body, but most commonly develop on the elbows, knees, back, face and scalp, palms and feet.
Psoriasis is caused by a problem with the bodys immune system. Cell turnover is a normal process where skin cells growing deep in the skin rise to the surface. Typically, this process takes a month, but in someone with psoriasis, the process takes just days, as the cells rise to the skins surface too quickly. The condition most commonly occurs in adults.
The appearance of psoriasis patches can vary between individuals. Some may experience red patches of skin with silvery scales, while others may develop dry, cracked skin that bleeds. The patches can be itchy and painful. The severity of the psoriasis symptoms often fluctuates, with flare-ups lasting weeks or months at a time. Infections, stress, dry skin and certain medicines can make symptoms worse.
Psoriasis is likely caused by a type of white blood cells that mistakenly attack healthy skin cells. These overactive T cells also trigger additional immune responses, causing blood vessels in the skin to dilate. Genetics may play a role, but environmental factors such as infections, skin injuries, stress, cold weather, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption and certain medications may trigger psoriasis.
Psoriasis may also cause swollen and stiff joints and thickened or ridged nails in a condition called psoriatic arthritis. It occurs when the bodys immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue, leading to joint inflammation and skin cell overproduction. Joints throughout the entire body can be affected, including the spine and fingers. The signs and symptoms can resemble those of rheumatoid arthritis. The condition can also cause pain in the feet and lower back, and swollen fingers and toes.
While psoriasis cannot be cured, certain treatments can slow how quickly skin cells grow and offer relief. Medications such as topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, anthralin, topical retinoids, calcineurin inhibitors and salicylic acid can help manage inflammation, reduce scaling and encourage dead skin cell sloughing. Additionally, moisturizers and sunlight exposure can also help improve psoriasis symptoms.
Findings: Effects of cannabis on Psoriasis
Studies indicate that the cannabinoids found within cannabis can help manage psoriasis through their interaction with the endocannabinoid system. When the endocannabinoid system is disrupted, it can lead to the development of autoimmune diseases like psoriasis. However, studies show that cannabinoids interaction with cannabinoid receptors within the endocannabinoid system (ECS) help regulate proper function of the immune system<sup>2,5,10</sup>. Earlier clinical trial data found that cannabis helps prevent psoriasis flare-ups by activating the cannabinoid 2 (CB<sub>2</sub>) receptors of the ECS<sup>4</sup>. Most recently, a literature review concluded that cannabinoids anti-inflammatory effects and their regulating affects on the immune system make them a potential treatment agent for psoriasis.....
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The following information is presented for educational purposes only. medical marijuana Inc. provides this information to provide an understanding of the potential applications of cannabidiol. Links to third party websites do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations by medical marijuana Inc. and none should be inferred.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that causes a red, dry, flaky rash, and in some cases can lead to psoriatic arthritis. Studies have shown that cannabis can help in the treatment efforts of psoriasis by regulating the immune system and managing overactive skin cells.
Overview of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a relatively common autoimmune skin disorder that causes cells to build up on the surface of the skin, leading to thick, red skin with silvery scales. Patches can show up anywhere on the body, but most commonly develop on the elbows, knees, back, face and scalp, palms and feet.
Psoriasis is caused by a problem with the bodys immune system. Cell turnover is a normal process where skin cells growing deep in the skin rise to the surface. Typically, this process takes a month, but in someone with psoriasis, the process takes just days, as the cells rise to the skins surface too quickly. The condition most commonly occurs in adults.
The appearance of psoriasis patches can vary between individuals. Some may experience red patches of skin with silvery scales, while others may develop dry, cracked skin that bleeds. The patches can be itchy and painful. The severity of the psoriasis symptoms often fluctuates, with flare-ups lasting weeks or months at a time. Infections, stress, dry skin and certain medicines can make symptoms worse.
Psoriasis is likely caused by a type of white blood cells that mistakenly attack healthy skin cells. These overactive T cells also trigger additional immune responses, causing blood vessels in the skin to dilate. Genetics may play a role, but environmental factors such as infections, skin injuries, stress, cold weather, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption and certain medications may trigger psoriasis.
Psoriasis may also cause swollen and stiff joints and thickened or ridged nails in a condition called psoriatic arthritis. It occurs when the bodys immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue, leading to joint inflammation and skin cell overproduction. Joints throughout the entire body can be affected, including the spine and fingers. The signs and symptoms can resemble those of rheumatoid arthritis. The condition can also cause pain in the feet and lower back, and swollen fingers and toes.
While psoriasis cannot be cured, certain treatments can slow how quickly skin cells grow and offer relief. Medications such as topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, anthralin, topical retinoids, calcineurin inhibitors and salicylic acid can help manage inflammation, reduce scaling and encourage dead skin cell sloughing. Additionally, moisturizers and sunlight exposure can also help improve psoriasis symptoms.
Findings: Effects of cannabis on Psoriasis
Studies indicate that the cannabinoids found within cannabis can help manage psoriasis through their interaction with the endocannabinoid system. When the endocannabinoid system is disrupted, it can lead to the development of autoimmune diseases like psoriasis. However, studies show that cannabinoids interaction with cannabinoid receptors within the endocannabinoid system (ECS) help regulate proper function of the immune system<sup>2,5,10</sup>. Earlier clinical trial data found that cannabis helps prevent psoriasis flare-ups by activating the cannabinoid 2 (CB<sub>2</sub>) receptors of the ECS<sup>4</sup>. Most recently, a literature review concluded that cannabinoids anti-inflammatory effects and their regulating affects on the immune system make them a potential treatment agent for psoriasis.....
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