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Herpes

Viruses are smaller than micro germs, and is developed in the living cell. Herpes, given by 2 types of virus:  type I,  is responsible for herpes mouth and face and type II, responsible for genital herpes.

Although type I infection occurs in nearly all individuals, usually in childhood, when the disease can be very serious, she immunizes against the type II. This explains why genital herpes occurs in a number of individuals late, usually at age youth or young adult.

Oral herpes known as an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated by the specialists to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population.

Genital herpes is also caused by the herpes simplex virus. The specialists estimate to be present in 20 percent, over 50 million people. It is osible that people having the virus, but the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Each year more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes, especcialy teens. Genital herpes is an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) and should be treated imediatelly.

The first signs of herpes and crabs, rushes, fever or pain around the lips or around the nose. In the next 48 hours develop an ulceration, which is approximately dry, scab and heal with or without specific treatment.
It should be noted that herpes is contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with a herpes,  with fluid from a herpes or saliva of a person suffering from herpes.
After the first occurrence of herpes heal there are two possibilities: one is that organism has to immunize against the virus that caused disease (usually Herpex simplex type I) and the second possibility is that the virus remains in the body was waiting for a new opportunity for reactivation  such as:
- Appearance of a cold
- Strong stress, distress body
- An inadequate nutrition
- Menstruation

The Genital herpes has to be treated by specialists. If you have any suspicion go and see a doctor as soon as possible.

Read about some natural treatments to deal with herpes disease.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, characterized by the occurrence of red plates, clearly defined, containing scuame and are located on different portions of the body. Squams are thick, pale white blue color, adhering to the skin and easily detachable, in the form of blades.

The disease is found at approximately 2-3% of the population. Psoriasis mainly affects certain areas of the body, including: scalp, elbows, knees and back. Rarely, axils, palms and soles are met. In 50% of cases, psoriasis can locate at the nail, which is disagreeable and bark, becoming greenish. Symptoms vary from mild forms and come to truly harrowing events (eg, those located in creasy articulations).

On the other hand, serious forms of psoriasis give birth by the events of emotional disease having a negative impact on social relationships, personal and emotional. Patients are often so sick they feel the familiar,” we feel isolated and depressed”.

The psoriasis is unknown, but among the factors are triggered trauma, infections and some medications. Diagnosis is based on the appearance and distribution of lesions. Treatment consists in the use of emollient creams, vitamin D, retinoizi, corticosteroids, phototherapy, and in severe cases, methotrexate or immunosuppressive drugs.

Distribution incidence according to age is bi modular: meets first peak at 16 – 22 years and the second between 57 and 60 years.

Lupus

Lupus:  this terrible disease is regarded as a disease of the skin and mucous membranes. The causes are unknown and is considered Autoimmune and collagen. Or rash appear on the front chest and back skin on the head, but the intestines and visceral. Basically around the eruption this disease is killing the healthy tissue and rot alive. The psychic of course is affected, patients with depressive states of drowsiness and pain in joints.

The symptoms of lupus are: inflammation, swelling, damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart and lungs.

The human healthy body immune system makes proteins called antibodies to protect and fight against viruses and bacteria. Lupus makes the immune system unable to differentiate between viruses or bacteria and healthy tissue. In stead of fighting with the viruses or bacteria, the immune system direct antibodies against also the healthy tissue, not only the antigens, causing swelling, pain, and tissue damage.