Most often, treated rashes are localized on open areas of the body: on the arms, legs, head and face.A little less interesting are the “watch plates,” which are usually located on the elbows in the back area.Typically, these plaques remain during the interictal period and cause much less distress to owners.
As a rule, complete skin cleansing indicates stable remission.Sometimes this happens when the climate changes: sunny and sea climates often completely cure all skin manifestations of psoriasis.By the way, the question “is it possible to cure psoriasis forever” cannot be answered positively: at best, we can talk about several years of stable remission.But if your lifestyle changes, if you abuse alcohol or if you are stressed, psoriasis can return very quickly.However, psoriasis is not only dangerous due to its skin manifestations: psoriasis also affects joints, nails and metabolic disorders.
Basic methods of treating psoriasis.
The main method is phototherapy, or irradiation with light of certain wavelengths.Phototherapy is a modern and effective method, as it is not accompanied by medications, side effects and does not require hospital treatment.Phototherapy is somewhat different from PUVA therapy.With the latter, a special photosensitizing drug is taken orally.It allows the skin to receive high doses of ultraviolet radiation.If the patient suffers from chronic liver or kidney diseases, such treatment is contraindicated.Of course, phototherapy may also be contraindicated, for example in cases of pregnancy and malignant tumors.But, as a general rule, narrow-band phototherapy is very effective because:
- The radiation does not penetrate deep into the tissues and only affects the outer layer (epidermis).
- Phototherapy targets targeted plaques, such as scalp psoriasis, without exposing the entire person to radiation.
Diet for psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis is impossible without proper nutrition and adherence to a proper diet.The basic principles of the diet are as follows:
- total exclusion of alcohol and spirits;
- exclusion of “carbonated” drinks – cola;
- exclusion and limitation of red fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, peppers, strawberries;
- exclusion of products with a high content of “chemical products”: colorings, preservatives and various flavorings;
- do not consume citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, as well as hot and spicy foods.
How to treat psoriasis with folk remedies
One of the most well-known treatments for psoriasis is baking soda.Baking soda is known to have the ability to purify the environment, unlike lemon juice and vinegar, which are acidic.But one of the causes of psoriasis is chronic oxidation of the body's internal environment, or the development of a state of metabolic acidosis.Therefore, sodium bicarbonate (or baking soda) is widely used for various baths, lotions and compresses.Soda can also be added to the ointment, as well as taken orally.In no case should soda be ash or technical soda.Baking soda has the following properties:
- able to soften areas of rashes and skin plaques;
- soothes, reduces the manifestations of inflammation, reduces the color brightness of the plaques;
- can reduce itchy skin, soothes;
- is able to restore lymphatic flow through the capillaries, as well as blood flow in the microcirculatory bed of blood capillaries of the epidermis;
- Sodium bicarbonate is able to relieve “acidification” of the epidermis, promoting the elimination of endotoxins.
Methods for treating psoriasis are different, the main non-hormonal agents are: Preparations containing salicylic acid - a powerful keratolytic agent.Salicylic or zinc ointment helps:
- Good exfoliation and softening of horny scales.
- Reduces inflammation, has an antiseptic effect.
Preparations containing zinc, or more precisely zinc oxide.These ointments soothe the skin, have an antiseptic, drying and astringent effect, and are also able to relieve inflammation, while creating a protective barrier.It is important that zinc ointment is very inexpensive.
The next proven non-medicinal folk remedy for the treatment of psoriasis is birch and coal tar.Many people cannot stand its smell, but the therapeutic effect of topical application of tar is very significant.Tar is included in various medicated ointments and shampoos.The effect of tar is opposite to that of zinc - it is able to irritate locally, increase blood circulation in affected areas, and also stimulate skin regeneration.
Treatment of psoriasis will be incomplete without the use of vitamin creams and ointments, mainly containing vitamin D, or simply an ointment containing vitamin D. The vitamin helps to suppress excessive growth or proliferation of keratinocytes and, as a result, reduce the volume and intensity of rashes and reduce peeling.
Petroleum preparations are also widely used in the local treatment of psoriasis.Preparations containing purified solid oil have a good therapeutic effect.Solidol is able to normalize vital processes in the cells of the deep layers of the skin - the basement membrane of the epidermis.
But it is not as important as treating psoriasis, as it is important to take timely precautions.Tar and fat preparations can cause allergies, so you should first carry out an application or skin test.When using baking soda internally, be sure to consult a doctor.This especially applies to patients suffering from various chronic gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum.