Talking About Psoriasis

Most people who suffer from psoriasis or severe eczema also suffer the stigma that surrounds these non-contagious diseases.  A survey in America at the Perelman School of Medicine in Pennsylvania was undertaken and over half of those surveyed said they would not date someone who had psoriasis!!  43% of adult psoriasis sufferers said they feel …

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Is Psoriasis Worse In Summer Or In Winter?

Although many people find that the summer months are where they see the most improvement because of the increased exposure to UV light or because of the humidity in the air, others find that their symptoms become much worse with the combination of heat, sweat and the dry itchy skin that comes from sitting in …

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Are Steroids a Good Treatment for Psoriasis?

Steroids are one of the most common treatments for psoriasis.   Created synthetically to replicate the hormones (or steroids) that we produce in our adrenal glands, they are very effective in controlling the inflammation that is typical of psoriasis.   Corticosteroids (as opposed to anabolic steroids which are often illegal) are used extensively as an analgesic (pain …

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M-Folia Shampoo Voted #1 in UK Best Review Guide

If you are looking for natural, effective shampoo and scalp products for psoriasis, eczema or dry, flaky, itchy scalp,  try our M-Folia Shampoo. It has just been voted No 1 for Best Psoriasis Shampoos in 2021 by UK Best Review Guide. M-Folia Conditioner and Scalp Oil are also available for a complete scalp treatment that …

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Psoriasis on the Hands and Feet

PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS AND PALMOPLANTAR PUSTULOSIS PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS Palmoplantar Psoriasis is a chronic, persistent condition that generally affects the hands and feet.  The name derives from the word Palmo, meaning palm of the hand, and plantar, meaning sole of the foot.    It is quite difficult to treat and can become very debilitating and disabling.  As with …

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The Five Types of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an auto immune disease that causes the skin cells to reproduce at a rapid rate.   Normal skin cells grow and shed in a one-month cycle but with psoriasis, this process takes place over 2-3 days which subsequently causes thick, itchy, sore and often inflamed patches on the skin and scalp.     The root causes …

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5 Most Common Triggers for Psoriasis

There are many studies that consider genetic and environmental factors as the primary cause of psoriasis but, on the whole, psoriasis is widely considered to be an autoimmune disease.   It begins with an error in the immune system which continues like a cycle that never ends.   Typically, skin cells grow, rise to the surface and …

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Detoxing for Psoriasis

Research indicates that diet may play a significant role in psoriasis. For example, in one study,1,206 people with psoriasis showed that certain dietary modifications helped improve skin conditions in the majority of participants.    There is a great deal of evidence to support the idea that healthy eating i.e, removing foods that contain gluten or natural …

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DIET AND CHILDHOOD ECZEMA

Diet and Childhood Eczema

With so little knowledge about what exactly causes the onset of eczema or psoriasis in our children, and with no known cure, it is our job to find a way to help them manage the symptoms and avoid flare ups by trying different medications (medical or natural),  adopting special diets and avoiding stress and anxiety.   …

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MAY BANK HOLIDAY SALE

It hasn’t been much of a spring/summer so far but, hopefully, the sunny weather is on its way and you’ll be thinking about wearing t-shirts and shorts for a few months.      We want you to be able to stock up on your M-Folia products over the May Bank Holiday to help keep your …

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