Psoriasis is No Match for Cannabis By Emily Robertson (Rx Leaf)
Cannabis treats all of the symptoms of
psoriasis, including depression and anxiety.
Psoriasis is a persistent and painful skin
condition that results in raised, inflamed
lesions that can also be extremely itchy.
Recent studies show that cannabis actively
combats psoriasis by reducing discomfort and
treating all symptoms.
As an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and
skin cell growth reducer, cannabis is an
important aid in stopping psoriasis in its
tracks.
Psoriasis occurs when the body produces new
skin cells too quickly.
These cells appear as scaly red patches, and
cause the patient pain, itchiness, and
discomfort. It’s a chronic autoimmune
condition that affects the mind and body, as
studies have repeatedly shown.
Skin Cell Growth Reduction
If something could slow the production of
new skin cells, psoriasis would be effectively
combated.
Luckily, something can: cannabis.
A 2013 study demonstrated that signalling
through the CB1 receptor can effectively slow
the production of the body’s most common
skin cell type – the epidermal keratinocytes.
Cannabinoids, such as THC, bind to the CB1
receptor, leading to the body response of
reduced skin cell growth and thus the
prevention of outbreaks of psoriasis.
What is Psoriasis?
While to those on the outside, psoriasis may
just look like a severe form of eczema, this
condition is more all-encompassing than that.
In fact, unchecked psoriasis can lead to joint
damage. In addition, those suffering, have a
39% higher likelihood of depression and 31%
increase in the risk of developing clinical
anxiety over those that do not have psoriasis.
Anti-inflammatory Properties of Cannabis
Psoriasis sufferers understand inflammation.
Fortunately, so does cannabis. Cannabis has
been proven time and time again to reduce
inflammation.
The anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis
can be used to treat redness and itchiness
caused by psoriasis, and therefore
significantly reduce the discomfort of
psoriasis patients.