Treatment of psoriasis is carried out using a complex effect consisting of several directions. Folk remedies for psoriasis are one of the possible vectors of therapy designed to reduce the intensity of manifestations and help eliminate the general symptoms of the disease.
What are the best remedies for psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a special type of non-infectious disease that is autoimmune in nature and is accompanied by inflammatory tissue damage. Its development is stimulated by a special gene that is innate and passed down from parents. Based on this, the manifestations of the disease can be attributed to a kind of genetic mutation, which is accompanied by the development of inflammation and gives a lot of unpleasant feelings.
Treatment of psoriasis is based on the use of an integrated approach that occurs with the use of medications. In this case, the appointment of all other areas is to increase the effectiveness and duration of basic treatment.
To date, there is no specific drug to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Therefore, the treatment of each specific case is carried out individually based on the existing symptoms, their intensity, degree of development and the general condition of the patient's body.
Drugs that have a toxic effect on the rash elements are mainly used to suppress the manifestations of the disease. Also, complex therapy can include corticosteroids, immunomodulators, anti-inflammatory drugs and more.
Doctors often use alternative medicine to increase the effectiveness of treatment. At the same time, it is impossible to answer the question of which of them is better for each individual case and the characteristics of the human body.
Folk remedies are the most widely used of all the directions used in the presence of psoriasis symptoms. At the same time, different means are used to treat a disease that affects different parts of the body.
They can be divided into three main groups:
- for the body and other smooth areas of the body;
- for the scalp and scalp;
- for hands, elbows and feet.
Each of these categories contains a large number of recipes and techniques developed by humans since ancient times. Some are really able to bring comfort, while others do not show any positive dynamics.
The most effective folk recipes to eliminate the manifestations of psoriasis in the body
Symptoms of psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body. However, most of them affect the abdomen, back and thighs, occupying large areas of skin. The rash itself can take various forms and is characterized by changes in the pigmentation of the affected areas. In addition, as the upper epithelial layer grows, the structure of the tissues changes and they become overly dry. As a result, the skin begins to peel and peel, causing discomfort and leaving behind age spots.
Traditional medicine has a large number of tools designed to eliminate inflammation and soften excessively dry epithelium.
The most effective recipes for suppressing symptoms in the body are:
- To create wheatgrass baths, take a one-liter jar, pour into it the finely chopped root of a plant so that the container is half full. The contents of the jar are poured into a large saucepan and filled with 3 liters of water. After that, the container is set on fire and brought to a boil, covered with a lid and transferred to a warm place for infusion. After 4-5 hours, the pot is put back on the stove and brought to the boil. The finished broth is cooled to room temperature, then thoroughly filtered through gauze. The purified liquid is poured into a hot water bath in which a person is placed. In this case, the papular plaques should be completely submerged and the total duration of the procedure is 15-25 minutes.
- Take 1-1, 5 liters of boiled water, add 0, 5 cups of copper sulfate and 1 tbsp. l. potassium permanganate. Mix all components thoroughly until completely dissolved. Areas of lesions are treated with a small cotton ball or gauze stick, moistened with the previously formed composition. Manifestations of psoriasis should be eliminated so that the active ingredients penetrate into all corners of the rash. They should be washed with exceptionally warm water without the use of soap or other cosmetics. The general course of therapy is 8-10 days and can be carried out no more than 2-3 times a week.
- With the help of homemade lotion based on 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon, you can get rid of the disease. l. any vegetable oil. Beat the eggs with a mixer until foamy, then add 1 tsp. q. is added. vinegar and oil. All components are thoroughly mixed and the spill elements are lubricated with the finished lotion. At the same time, it is better to carry out the procedure before bedtime and store the finished product in the refrigerator.
- Walnut shell lotions are used to relieve discomfort during exacerbations. For production, 0. 5 kg of bark is taken, carefully crushed and poured with boiling water. In this form, the solution is brewed for 4-6 hours, then filtered through gauze. The resulting liquid is moisturized with a bandage fixed to the affected area of skin. This method is very effective, but only if the rash area does not reach a large size.
All of these methods are most effective in the treatment of psoriasis.
Moreover, their effectiveness for each specific case may differ depending on the individual characteristics of the human body and the factors that lead to the development of symptoms.
Traditional methods for psoriasis: treatment of the head and its features
The appearance of psoriasis symptoms on the scalp or in other areas of the scalp significantly complicates treatment, making it impossible to use most methods. Based on this, the use of folk remedies for the treatment of manifestations of the disease is more justified than ever.
The most effective recipes are:
- Take 300 grams of fresh celand crushed and passed through a meat grinder. The resulting gruel is well squeezed with gauze and 30-40 ml of red wine is added to the juice extracted from it. The resulting solution moisturizes inflamed areas on the scalp, the liquid covers not only the skin but also the hair. A rubber cap or plastic bag is placed on his head. The head should remain in this position for at least 15-20 minutes and washed thoroughly with water at the end of the procedure.
- Two heads of sunflowers are thoroughly washed and crushed, after which the resulting mass is poured into 50-70 ml of white wine. In this case, the agent is infused within 48-72 hours. After this time, the liquid is squeezed and used to create compresses.
- Rosehip will help to get rid of the appearance of psoriasis on the head. The stem of the plant is removed, thoroughly dried and burned. The resulting ash is mixed with petroleum jelly and diluted with a small amount of berry juice. Use a similar mixture as a cream to apply to the finish. At the same time, due to the high fat content, the hair is washed with tar soap after the procedure.
- Almost any vegetable oil can be used to make an oil compress. Before use, the product is heated to room temperature and rubbed on the scalp, after which a rubber cap or plastic bag is placed on it. The procedure should be performed at night and in the morning you should wash your hair thoroughly with tar soap.
- Take 1 tbsp. l. elderberry flowers, put in a jar and pour 500 ml boiling water. The container is closed with a lid and brewed in a dark place for 24-48 hours. The resulting infusion is used internally in 100 ml after a meal.
The above methods are the most effective for the initial manifestations of psoriasis. In addition, their use will not only improve the condition of the skin, but also have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair.
Products for hands, elbows and feet and their features
The most problematic areas of the skin are rightly considered to be the hands, elbows and knees. They carry the greatest load, because they not only have the greatest mobility, but also are constantly exposed to various types of mechanical stress. Therefore, the formation of papular plaques in such parts of the body is the most problematic.
The recipes for folk remedies that allow you to fight the symptoms of the disease are as follows:
- Take 4 teaspoons. dried horsetail, well crushed, folded into a saucepan and poured with 500 ml of water. The container is transferred to the oven and brought to a boil and then brewed for 3-4 hours. The resulting liquid is filtered through gauze and used to wash the affected areas of the body. At the same time, wiping after the procedure is not recommended, as the liquid must dry itself and be carried out daily.
- Take 20 grams to create the next lotion. ash from oak twigs and hips, 100 g is added to it. fat. All components are thoroughly mixed and 1 egg protein is added to them. In the future, the mixture is infused at room temperature for at least 15 days. The resulting lotion lubricates the inflamed areas 3 times a day, and the general course of treatment is at least 10-12 days.
- Egg white is poured into a pot. Add 2-3 tablespoons to it. l. honey, 1/3 tube moisturizer, 1 tsp. garlic and a few hips. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. 50 g is added to the finished mixture. oil and all components are mixed again. As a result of such manipulations, the consistency of the cream will resemble sour cream. It should be applied directly to the affected area daily for 1-2 months.
Such tools allow you to directly influence the manifestations of the problem where it arises. In this case, the use of each of them should be agreed with the doctor, who previously determined the appropriateness of their inclusion in therapy and compliance with the main methods of treatment.
The result
The use of folk remedies for psoriasis allows not only to increase the effectiveness of basic treatment, but also to stimulate the work of the whole organism. At the same time, there are special means for the treatment of specific areas of the skin, the action of which is aimed at suppressing the inflammatory process and accelerating tissue repair. Their use can speed up recovery, but only when prescribed by a dermatologist.