Frequently Asked Questions

1) What causes psoriasis?
2) Who gets psoriasis?
3) How is psoriasis diagnosed?
4) Is psoriasis contagious?
5) What parts of the body are affected?
6) Is there a cure for psoriasis?
7) Do people die from psoriasis?
8) Can people with psoriasis function normally?
9) Is there hope that a cure will be found?
10) What effect does the sun have on psoriasis?
11) Will psoriasis cause my hair to fall out?

12) Is it a must to stay for a 21 day period?

13) What is the most suitable period for the treatment?

14) How can I reach the thermal center?

Answers:

1) No one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, but most researchers now conclude that it is related to the immune system (psoriasis is often called an "immune-mediated" disorder). In psoriasis, the immune system is somehow triggered, which in turn speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells. A normal skin cell matures in 28 to 30 days and is shed from the skin's surface unnoticed. But a psoriatic skin cell takes only 3 to 4 days to mature and move to the surface, and the cells pile up and form the elevated red lesions.

2) Psoriasis appears to be slightly more prevalent in women than men. The average age of diagnosis is 28, and psoriasis most commonly appears between the ages of 15 and 35. However, it can develop at any time-a first-time diagnosis of psoriasis has been seen in very old people and in new-born babies and small children. Psoriasis in infants is considered rare, although between 10 percent and 15 percent of those with psoriasis get it before age 10. About 150,000 to 260,000 new cases of psoriasis are diagnosed each year.

3) No special blood test or other diagnostic tool exists for psoriasis. The diagnosis is usually determined through examination of the skin by a physician or other health care provider. Less commonly, a skin biopsy is examined under the microscope for biological evidence of psoriasis. The presence of small pits in the fingernails is also an indicator of psoriasis.

4) No, psoriasis is not contagious. It is not something you can "catch" or "pass on." Lesions of psoriasis may be unsightly, but they should not be regarded as an infection or an open wound. An individual with psoriasis poses no threat to the health or safety of others.

5) Psoriasis most commonly appears on the scalp, knees, elbows and torso. But psoriasis can develop anywhere, including the nails, palms, soles, genitals and face (which is rare). Often the lesions appear in a symmetrical fashion, in the same place on the right and left sides of the body.

6) There is no cure, but there are many different treatments, both topical and systemic, that can clear psoriasis for periods of time. Experimentation is often required to find a treatment that works for a particular person. Some people who have psoriasis experience spontaneous remissions, but no one knows why this happens and they are unpredictable. Kangal fishy spa is an alternative treatment method proved by the scientists

7) Yes. About 400 people die from complications caused by psoriasis each year. Primarily, such complications occur in relation to a severe, extensive form of psoriasis, such as generalized pustular psoriasis or erythrodermic psoriasis, where large areas of skin are shed. The skin plays an important role in regulating body temperature and serving as a barrier to infection. When a person's skin is compromised to such a great extent, secondary infections are possible. Fluid loss is a complicating factor in these serious forms of psoriasis, and a great strain is also placed on the circulatory system. Also, approximately 400 people receive social security disability due to psoriasis each year.

8) For the most part, people with psoriasis function normally. Sometimes people experience low self-esteem because psoriasis is unsightly. Psoriasis is often misunderstood by the public, which can make social interactions awkward. This may lead to emotional problems such as anxiety, anger, embarrassment and depression. Psoriasis can affect the type of work people do if it is visible.

9) Yes. There is more research activity into psoriasis going on today than ever before. Tremendous progress has been made in understanding psoriasis, both in terms of the immune system problems related to the disease and the underlying genetic causes.

10) Natural sunlight can have a positive effect on psoriasis. The long-known benefits of sunlight provided the basis for the development of ultraviolet light therapy for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases. Psoriasis certainly gets better with ultraviolet light. The more sun, the better it gets. In wintertime, less sun, it gets worse.... The sunlight and ultraviolet light slow the rapid growth of the skin cells. Sivas Kangal thermal center is the suitable place to utilize from the natural ultraviolet rays thanks to the high altitude from the sea level (1650 mt). Statistics shows us 280 days of a year time the treatment center gets the direct sunlight. It's perfectly suitable for the patients with its 6 outdoor pools.

11) Psoriasis itself will not cause the hair to fall out. However, very thick scales in the scalp can entrap hair and as you attempt to remove the scales, you can loose hair in the process. In addition, some medications such as salicylic acid can temporarily damage the hair. You can expose your scalp into the water by lying on the surface as well as using a snorkel.

12) It's totally not a must but it's a strong advise in order to get the full feature of the nature. Not only important to expose your body to physically contact with the doctor fish, but also getting the other factors such as sunbathing, drinking the spa with a empty stomach and having the Jacuzzi effect of the spa are also important factors and investigations are carried on for 21 day basis on a patient. 

13) There isn't any suitable period for the treatment actually. Both seasons have minuses and pluses in terms of getting treatment sessions. Summer time is considered a high season for the center however the ratio between the number of the fish and the human body at the pool can easily vary, this causes dr. fish to respond the patient in a low degree as they have already been full with the leftovers from wounded bodies. This time patients can get the advantage of strong summer sunshine. In the winter time, doctor fishes observed that they are more eager to attack the wounded parts, even for the healthy part of the bodies. This multiplies the vibrating effect of the treatment and boost the recovering period. Patients also can get the advantage of the direct sunlight in the wintertime but of course not as strong as it's in the summer period.

14) Deren Koray Tourism will assist you for providing the full package of treatment. In order to get the service manner, we kindly would like you to check for our reservation pages for the full service details.