Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin condition believed to be genetic and characterized by dry patches or lesions that are silvery or white in color. The patches occur when the body is unable to shed off excess or thick skin, caused by overactive skin cells in the body that produce skin very quickly within days. The patches can be found in the ears, on the scalp, at the elbows, lower back, around the ears and at the knees. You can use treatment procedures like injections, and some medications such as Acitretin, Melhotrexate etc. to treat this skin disease. You can also choose to use some natural psoriasis treatment procedures to help keep the disease under control.
This skin disease can have a negative impact on your moods, causing a lot of stress and hindering you from enjoying your life because you experience itching, pain and inflammation. The following natural psoriasis treatment procedures will keep the disease under control and help you live a stress free life. They include: -
1. Water Therapy (Hydrotherapy baths)
Taking baths in water combined with therapeutic bath salts, like the Bokek Dead Sea salt, will help clean pores on the skin and detoxify the body. These can be done daily or weekly at home or by a dermatologist at health clinics and holistic centers.
2. Change of diet and lifestyle
- Eating diets rich in minerals and vitamins such as A and D and drinking adequate amounts of water daily will help your body eliminate toxins, which build up in the body, worsening the skin condition. If you discover that you are allergic to some foods then you should eliminate them from your diet e.g. some people have reported that dairy products trigger the condition. Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids protect and improve liver function, which is essential in toxin elimination.
- Reduce or completely eliminate use of tobacco products and alcohol intake, which add toxins to your body.
- If you are overweight, you should exercise and get involved in activities that will help you loose weight and eliminate toxins from your body.
- Avoid stress and depression because of the skin condition. This can lead to a low self esteem, causing you to ignore taking care of yourself and worsening the condition
3. Use natural/herbal extractions / supplements
Herbal detox teas, Oregon grape root extracts etc. taken orally help the body to naturally get rid of toxins. Supplements that contain fish oils such as cod liver oil, taken with food are great because they act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents. Other helpful supplements include red clover, milk thistle, yellow dock etc.
4. Use natural/herbal creams and moisturizers.
Itching leads to scratching which in turn makes this skin condition worse. Apply creams or gels containing Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Cayenne Pepper, Tee Tree, Primrose, extractions, Neem, Jojoba, etc. help lessen pain, control itching and have a soothing effect. Some supplements help deal with food allergies that contribute to psoriasis.
There are different types of psoriasis, namely; plaque, Pustular, Guttate, Inverse and Erythromedic, consult a dermatologist for further advice and instructions on the best natural psoriasis treatment procedure because what may work for one type of psoriasis, may not work for another.