Normal Skin

In a normal growth pattern, skin cells are created in the basal cell layer, and then move up through the epidermis to the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. Dead cells are shed from the skin at about the same rate that new cells are produced and this is the natural function. This natural, or normal process takes about 28 days from cell birth to cell death.

When we have a skin wound, the natural course of healing begins and this is called "regenerative maturation." This is when cells are born much faster in order to heal the wound. An increase in blood supplied to the area also takes place.

Psoriatic skin (psoriasis) is a lot like healing skin in that it reacts the same as it would if it were injured. Skin cells react as if an injury has taken place even though it hasn't. In other words, skin cells change from a normal growth pattern to regenerative maturation (healing).

Psoriasis Skin

Cells are pushed to the skin surface at the accelerated rate of 2 to 4 days and the skin becomes abnormal because of the build up of dead cells coming to the surface. The white scale is dead cells and the redness is because of an increase in blood supplied to the area.

Temporary relief is available and somewhat successful but it is expensive and time consuming. Often these treatments are unsightly and cause other problems. Psoriasis is different for everyone.

Treat Psoriasis With Emu Oil:

Many psoriasis sufferers have reported relief of psoriasis with emu oil. Some have found great relief and others have reported none. Everyone is different. Quite often, prescription drugs do not perform well, but we understand that we simply need to try something else. Prescription drugs work on some people and not others.

The benefit of emu oil is that it is all natural. It replenishes the skin and has a soothing healing effect.