Treatment of psoriasis is carried out with the help of a complex effect, consisting of several directions. Folk remedies for psoriasis are one possible vehicle for therapy designed to reduce the intensity of manifestations and help eliminate the general symptoms of the disease.
What are the best remedies for the treatment of 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 caused by a special gene, innate and transmitted by parents. Based on this, the manifestations of the disease can be attributed to some kind of genetic mutations, which are accompanied by the development of inflammation and provide a lot of unpleasant sensations.
The treatment of psoriasis is based on the use of an integrated approach, led by the use of drugs. In this case, the appointment of all other areas is to increase the efficiency and increase the duration of the main 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 on the basis of the available signs, their intensity, the degree of development and the general condition of the patient's body.
Basically, to suppress the manifestations of the disease, drugs are used that have a toxic effect on the elements of the rash. In addition, complex therapy can include corticosteroids, immunomodulators, anti-inflammatory drugs, and more.
Often, to improve the effectiveness of treatment, doctors use alternative medicine techniques. At the same time, it is not possible to answer the question of which of them are the best due to the individuality of each specific case and the characteristics of the human body.
Folk remedies are the most extensive of all directions used in the presence of signs of psoriasis. At the same time, various means are used to treat a disease that has affected various parts of the body.
They can be conditionally divided into three large groups, which look like this:
- for the body and other smooth areas of the body;
- for the head and scalp;
- for hands, elbows and feet.
Each of these categories contains a large number of recipes and techniques that have been compiled by people since time immemorial. Some of them are really capable of bringing relief, while others show absolutely no positive dynamic.
The most effective folk recipes for eliminating the manifestations of psoriasis on the body
Signs of psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body. However, most often they affect the abdomen, back and thighs, occupying large areas of the skin. The rash itself can take various forms and is characterized by a change in the pigmentation of the affected areas. In addition, due to the increase in the upper epithelial layer, the structure of tissues changes, and their overdrying occurs. As a result, the skin begins to flake and peel off causing discomfort and leaving age spots.
Traditional medicine has a large number of tools designed to relieve inflammation and soften the overdry epithelium.
The most effective recipes for removing symptoms on the body are as follows:
- To create wheatgrass baths, a liter jar is taken into which a finely chopped plant root is poured so that the container is exactly half full. The contents of the pot are poured into a spacious saucepan and filled with 3 liters of water. After that, the container is put on fire and brought to a boil, covered with a lid and moved to a warm place for brewing. After 4-5 hours, the pan is returned to the heat and brought to a boil. The finished broth is cooled to room temperature, after which it is carefully filtered through gauze. The purified liquid is poured into a bath of warm water, in which a person is placed. In this case, the papular plaques should be completely under water, and the total duration of the procedure is 15-25 minutes.
- Take 1 to 1, 5 liters of boiled water, in which 0, 5 cups of copper sulfate and 1 tbsp. L. potassium permanganate. All components are thoroughly mixed until completely dissolved. The lesion areas are treated with a small cotton ball or swab previously moistened with the resulting composition. It is necessary to wipe the manifestations of psoriasis so that the active substances get into all corners of the rash. It is necessary to wash them with exceptionally warm water without using soap or other cosmetics. The general course of treatment lasts 8-10 days and can not be carried out more than 2-3 times a week.
- You can get rid of the manifestations of the disease with the help of a homemade lotion on the basis of 2 eggs and 1 tbsp. L. any vegetable oil. Eggs are beaten with a mixer until frothy, then 1 teaspoon is added to them. vinegar and oil. All the components are thoroughly mixed, and the elements of the rash are lubricated with the ready-made lotion. At the same time, it is better to carry out the procedure before bedtime, and you need to store the finished product in the refrigerator.
- Lotions made from walnut shells are used to eliminate discomfort in times of exacerbation. For its manufacture, 0. 5 kg of shellfish are taken, which are carefully crushed and poured into boiling water. In this form, the solution is infused for 4-6 hours, then filtered through cheesecloth. The resulting liquid is moistened with a gauze pad, which is fixed on the affected area of the skin. This method is quite effective, but only if the area of the rash does not reach a huge size.
All of these techniques are the most effective for the manifestations of psoriasis.
In addition, their effectiveness for each specific case may differ, due to the individual characteristics of the human body and the factors that provoked the development of signs of the disease.
Traditional methods for psoriasis: treatment of the head and its features
The appearance of signs of psoriasis on the head or in an area of another scalp greatly complicates treatment, making it impossible to use most techniques. On this basis, 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 celandine, which is crushed and passed through a meat grinder. The resulting porridge is carefully squeezed with gauze, and 30-40 ml of red wine is added to the juice extracted from it. The resulting solution moistens the inflamed areas of the head so that the liquid covers not only the skin, but also the hair. A rubber cap or plastic bag is put on the head. The head should remain in this position for at least 15-20 minutes and at the end of the procedure it should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
- Two sunflower heads are thoroughly washed and crushed, after which the resulting mass is poured with white wine in an amount of 50-70 ml. In this state, the agent is infused for 48 to 72 hours. After this time, the liquid is extracted and used to create compresses.
- Rosehip will help get rid of manifestations of psoriasis on the head. The stems of the plant are taken, carefully dried and burnt. The resulting ash is mixed with petroleum jelly and diluted with a small amount of berry juice. Use a mixture similar to a cream to apply to the head. At the same time, due to the high fat content, after the end of the procedure, the hair is washed with tar soap.
- Almost any vegetable oil can be used to prepare an oil compress. Before use, the product is warmed to room temperature and rubbed into the scalp, after which a rubber cap or a plastic bag is placed on it. The procedure should be carried out at night, and in the morning you should thoroughly wash your hair with tar soap.
- Take 1 tbsp. L. elderflower, put in a jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water. The container is closed with a lid and infused in a dark place for 24-48 hours. The resulting infusion is used internally in 100 ml after meals.
The above techniques are most effective for manifestations of psoriasis on the head. 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 characteristics
The most problematic areas of the skin are rightly considered to be the hands, elbows and knees. They are the ones who bear the greatest load, because not only do they have the greatest mobility, but are also constantly subjected to mechanical stresses of various kinds. Therefore, the formation of papular plaques on such parts of the body is the most problematic.
Recipes of folk remedies that allow you to fight the signs of the disease are as follows:
- Take 4 tbsp. dried horsetail, well crushed, folded in a saucepan and poured with 500 ml of water. The container is moved to the stove and brought to a boil, then infused for 3-4 hours. The resulting liquid is filtered through cheesecloth and used to wash the affected areas of the body. At the same time, wiping after the procedure is not recommended, since the liquid must dry out and should be carried out daily.
- To create the following lotion, take 20 grams. ash obtained from branches of oak and rosehips, to which are added 100 gr. fat. All components are thoroughly mixed, and protein from 1 egg is added to them. In the future, the mixture is infused at room temperature for at least 15 days. The resulting lotion lubricates the sites of inflammation 3 times a day, and the general duration of treatment is at least 10-12 days.
- Egg white is poured into a saucepan. 2-3 tablespoons are added to it. L. honey, 1/3 tube of moisturizer, 1 tsp. garlic and some rose hips. All the ingredients are mixed in a blender until smooth. 50 gr are added to the finished mixture. the fat 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 to 2 months.
Such means make it possible to influence the manifestations of the problem directly at the place of its formation. In this case, the use of each of them must be previously agreed with the doctor, who will determine the feasibility of their introduction into therapy and their compatibility with the main methods of treatment.
Conclusion
The use of traditional methods for psoriasis allows not only to increase the effectiveness of the main treatment, but also to stimulate the work of the whole organism as a whole. At the same time, for the treatment of specific areas of the skin there are specific means, the action of which is aimed at suppressing the inflammatory process and accelerating tissue repair. Their use can speed up recovery, but only if done as directed by a dermatologist.