In most cases, males aged 45 and above and females aged 55 and above are more prone to Osteoarthritis. The incidence and spread of this disease is more seen in case of Japan and other South East Asian countries. One of the main causes of Osteoarthritis is aging. As our body grows older, the bones and the cartilage start to get worn out due to the loss of water content. Gradually, this leads to complete loss of water from the cartilage and the complication creeps in.

One of the main ways of diagnosing Osteoarthritis is to look for signs of joint pain. The main symptom of the disease is acute pain in the joints which leads to partial or even complete immobility. As the joints get worn out, normal movement can put too much pressure on them thereby creating intense pain. In most cases, the joints also start swelling to aggravate the problem. The patient feels a stiff and burning sensation in the affected joint and in the surrounding muscles and tendons.

Usually, Osteoarthritis takes place in the hands, spine, feet and knees. However, it can also occur in smaller joints like fingers, elbows and so on.  When the affected area is touched or moved, the patient feels a sharp aching sensation which can be every painful. One can also experience tendon contraction or spasm sensation in the muscles. The pain tends to increase in the cold and humid months. At times, a sharp cracking sound known as “crepitus” can also be heard when the affected joint is moved or touched.

The symptoms of Osteoarthritis differ from patient to patient. While some may show signs of acute pain, others may not feel the pain in such an intense manner. In some patients, there can even be deformity of the affected region due to complete loss of the cartilage.

Osteoarthritis undoubtedly is a very common problem among the aged. However, if we are careful and identify the symptoms at an earlier stage, the disease can be completely cured through treatment.

Psoriasis happens to be among one of the most ancient skin disease which was found at the earlier times of 35 A.D. There is some evidence which prove that this skin disease was found even before that. But the knowledge about these antique skin diseases was found and known at the recent times. That to a little knowledge is found to be known about psoriasis.

This skin disorder possibly will affect the populace of any age. However, this disorder usually starts and found at the people of the age from 15 to 40. In few cases about 10 percent is found at the times of childhood, it might happen at infancy as well. At the early age it appears, there will be more chances for the spread and recurring of it. So, proper skin care is essential at the early stages itself.

This psoriasis skin disorder was found very much at the Caucasians and a little lesser in amount in some of the African nations when compared. When considered worldwide it is very much found in some parts of Europe and in Scandinavia. It is found less in Asians and a rare case in Americans.

Psoriasis has no gender to occur. The studies prove that psoriasis occurs in women and they suffer more than that of men. There is no proper evidence proving the origin of this skin disorder psoriasis. It is found to be occurring as an inherited disorder. The cause is probably concerned with the improper response of immune system what by chance changes to the body cells.

For about 35 percent of the people who are suffering from this skin disorder happens to have one among their family members with this skin disorder and skin care is very much essential for these people.

By proper consuming of medications from the doctor this can be cured. There are plenty of varieties of psoriasis. They usually cause discomfort. Symptoms are like having trouble with the elbows, scalp, fingernails, trunk, knees, there are chances that other parts of the skin getting affected by this disorder, containing genitals as well.

Proper skin care by applying the skin creams containing the required ingredients for the skin may help in prevention of this type of skin disorders.

There is a different class depending up on how much of the area is affected.

• If it is less than about 3 percent of the affected areas in the whole body then it is mild psoriasis.
• If it is for about 3-10 percent then its moderate psoriasis.
• If it is more than about 10 percent of the body being affected by the disease then it is considered severe.

Have proper medications for your skin care. It’s the basic cure for it.