Psoriasis Treatment with LDN

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with several symptoms, including pain and itching. Currently, there is no treatment for psoriasis which can absolutely cure the condition. However, you can control the symptoms of this condition. It can be difficult managing psoriasis since the condition tends to change with time.

As a result, there are several alternative treatment options gaining importance in medical circles. One such option to have become popular in recent years is low dose naltrexone. As the name implies, low dose naltrexone is a reduced dose amount of naltrexone. This is an opioid antagonist used for blocking the effects of opioids.

American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, provides safe and proven compounding medications to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

Effects of LDN at Cellular Level

Your body has cells with membrane protein receptors, which helps in biological functions and cellular communication. Mannose receptor is one of these receptors found in the Langerhans cells or the skin’s immune cells in patients suffering from psoriasis. These receptors are not found in the skin of people that don’t have psoriasis.

A study showed that low dose naltrexone decreases the presence of mannose receptor in macrophages, another type of immune cells in the skin. This indicates a positive connection with psoriasis. The same study, on the other hand, also showed that LDN may result in the release of inflammatory signals.

This means that there is reason to believe that LDN may be useful in some cases. The only way to know better is to have further studies conducted on patients with psoriasis. While this may not prove whether LDN is helpful or harmful in patients with psoriasis, it will provide a vital link.

LDN for Pain and Itchiness

There has been a lot of research conducted on the use of low dose naltrexone for treating the symptoms of psoriasis, including pain and itchiness. Some research seems to be conflicting though. One study shows that low dose naltrexone can be highly effective and tolerable in treating itchiness. It is also an affordable option. However, another study showed that the drug did not do much in reducing itchiness. Instead, it decreased the direct pleasure derived from scratching.

Further studies show that LDN may also have anti-inflammatory properties for reducing pain. This mechanism is not yet fully understood.

Psoriasis and Naltrexone

Low dose naltrexone may reduce itching. This can be in the form of directly reducing the itch or reducing the pleasure obtained from scratching. The drug may also reduce pain accompanied with itching. Currently, there is not enough evidence to suggest that low dose naltrexone can help people with psoriasis. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic brain injury or TBI can result in fatality or disability and is a serious public health concern affecting thousands of people each year. In the United States, around 1.7 million traumatic brain injury cases occur each year. Between 2.5 and 6.5 million people live with TBI related disabilities.

American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, provides safe and proven compounding medications to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury can occur because of a forceful and massive blow to the body or head. It disrupts the regular functioning of the brain. TBI usually occurs when something penetrates the skull to enter the brain tissue or the head suddenly hits something.

People surviving TBI may continue to suffer from its after effects, such as impaired memory, thinking, sensation, movement, and emotional functioning. Vehicular crashes, falls, combat injuries, sports injuries, explosions, and violence can cause TBI.

Traumatic brain injury requires immediate care for enhanced chances of recovery and survival. LDN or low dose naltrexone can help patients with TBI.

Understanding Low Dose Naltrexone

The FDA first approved naltrexone in 1984 for treating opioid addiction. It was later discovered that LDN had immune modulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Low dose naltrexone is a tenth of the regular dose of the drug. Until now there are no significant side effects reported for this drug.

It appears to be safe with zero abuse potential. It’s also cost effective since a very tiny amount is required for desired effects. Improvement in other diseases is also demonstrated as per the research pertaining to LDN.

Therapeutic Effects of LDN on Traumatic Brain Injury

Low dose naltrexone has anti-inflammatory and immune-regulating effects which can help the body react in a positive way towards TBI related inflammation and infections. The drug can prevent swelling of the affected brain and significantly control damage. In addition, LDN may also help towards relieving pain because of the trauma or injury contributing to a faster recovery.

LDN Can be Prepared by Compounding Pharmacies

Naltrexone in lower doses can be beneficial to patients that suffer from different medical conditions. The FDA has not yet approved the medication for off-label uses. The only way you can currently acquire low dose naltrexone is through a compounding pharmacy.

If you can’t take medications orally, there are several other options. For instance, the compounding pharmacist you choose could develop the LDN into eye drops, sublingual drops, tablets, topical lotions, creams, and even liquid form.

Benefits of LDN in Brain Injury Patients

One of the greatest benefits of low dose naltrexone is that it produces endorphins in the body. These are the feel-good hormones that are also secreted when you exercise. Your quality of life and mood greatly improves when your body produces endorphins in adequate amounts.

You would experience a decrease in symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression when you feel good. LDN can make you feel good as a whole. AIP provides advanced compounding pharmacy solutions, including online prescription refills to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

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