Psoriasis belongs to the group of the most complex diseases.The nature of this pathology has not yet been fully studied.The fact is that not only the skin is involved in the process, but also the functions of some internal organs are disrupted.Therefore, this disease is very difficult to treat.Moreover, there is no method of therapy that would be equally effective for all patients with psoriasis.Taking this circumstance into account, when treating this disease, an individual treatment regimen is selected for each patient, and doctors must include, in addition to traditional medicines, folk methods in the complex of therapy.
The positive attitude of professionals towards alternative therapy methods is explained by the fact that even with the most severe forms of this disease they often give better results than drug therapy.But the most important argument in favor of time-tested methods is that in relation to psoriasis, traditional healers use exactly the same approach as modern doctors: the disease is treated both from the outside and from the inside.
Principles of home treatment for psoriasis
In the arsenal of traditional medicine there are many effective recipes that can reduce the intensity of the symptoms of scaly lichen.This is the name given to psoriasis, which cannot be completely cured.For external treatment prepare:
creams and ointments;
shampoos (for psoriasis of the scalp);
healing lotions;
baths with herbal infusions that help with lesions of the whole body;
too much physical activity that is unusual for the body;
External remedies are equally suitable for adult patients and children.And products for internal use may have age restrictions, since some formulations contain components contraindicated for children.
According to folk recipes, you can prepare the following dosage forms at home, intended for internal use:
powders;
decoctions;
infusions;
complex mixtures;
Important point!Since most folk recipes for the treatment of psoriasis include potent and sometimes toxic components, any method must be agreed upon with a doctor.This will help reduce the risk of negative consequences.
Home treatment rules
Usually, when experts recommend one or another type of traditional treatment, they advise patients to follow certain rules.Here is their list:
During treatment with external agents, it is necessary to protect the skin and nails from drying out.This condition is especially true if the course of therapy includes baths.
The initial stage of psoriasis responds well to treatment with light herbal preparations.
In order for the medicinal composition to have a better effect on the skin, it is necessary to regularly remove scales and crusts from its surface.
The recipe chosen for treatment should be followed exactly, including the manufacturing process and application features.
It is not recommended to use several remedies at the same time, since such a treatment option will not allow determining the effectiveness of each technique.
All the precautions given here will help you get the maximum benefit from home treatment for psoriasis and avoid possible complications.
Popular recipes
Activated carbon
I would like to start the presentation of effective methods with a product that can be found in almost every home medicine cabinet.This is activated carbon.With the help of this inexpensive drug, it is possible to localize even pustular psoriasis.
The medicinal product is prepared in the following sequence: activated carbon tablets are crushed to a powder state and dissolved in water.The number of tablets is easy to determine using the formula: 1 piece per 10 kg of weight.You should drink the composition long before meals (1.5-2 hours).The course of such therapy is designed for 45 days.
Important!With this form of treatment, you need to follow a diet and not drink alcohol.
Baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate is present in many folk recipes.Unlike pharmaceutical products, it is absolutely harmless and gives good results when applied externally: it quickly relieves signs of inflammation, which is always observed with psoriasis, and softens the skin.There are three options for using soda:
A solution of standard concentration (2 tsp per 200 ml) is used to treat the affected areas.
You can make soda lotions from a thick mixture of powder and water.Dip a cotton pad or gauze swab into the resulting composition, and then apply it one by one to the damaged areas of the skin.
A hot soda compress is also good for coping with inflammation.Already after the first procedures, the intensity of the rash decreases and inflammation subsides.For this method, prepare a liquid solution at such a temperature as not to cause burns.A cloth is soaked in the solution and applied to the problem area.The compress must cool completely.
And another unique recipe using regular soda.This product has a more complex composition, because its production requires the following ingredients:
egg yolks – 3 pcs.;
chicken fat – 1 cup;
tar - 2 l.Art.;
laundry soap – 2l.Art.;
soda – 1 teaspoon;
bile (pharmacy) – 2 tbsp.l.;
chaga mushroom – half the volume of a regular glass;
fir oil – 1 l.h.
First, the fat is heated and boiled for 10 minutes.After cooling, chaga and other ingredients are added to it.When adding each component, the mixture must be mixed well, bile is introduced into the mixture last.The resulting ointment should have a uniform texture.It is best to carry out the treatment before bedtime.During the night's rest, the product will be well absorbed.
Therapeutic baths
With large areas affected by psoriasis, warm baths significantly alleviate the condition of patients.Water procedures have a calming effect, eliminate itching and promote rapid healing of damaged areas.Moreover, you don’t need any special products for medicinal baths, because many of them are available in every home.
With large areas affected by psoriasis, warm baths significantly alleviate the condition of patients.Water procedures have a calming effect, eliminate itching and promote rapid healing of damaged areas.Moreover, you don’t need any special products for medicinal baths, because many of them are available in every home.
Turpentine baths heat up well, resulting in increased blood circulation.The frequency of procedures is 2 times per week.It is recommended to use pharmaceutical turpentine.The product is poured into water heated to 36 degrees.After five minutes of staying in the water, the temperature should be increased to 40. After the therapeutic bath, you need to rest in bed for a couple of hours, covering yourself warmly.Important point: Before the procedure, you need to treat the genital area, anal area and open wounds with Vaseline.
Baths with starch are recommended for children and elderly patients.Any type of product is suitable for the procedure: potato, rice and other types of starch.After taking a bath, there is no need to wash off the medicinal composition from the body.
Soda baths are carried out similarly to other methods.The procedures increase peeling of the skin, which indicates the beginning of its recovery.To slightly reduce dry skin, it is recommended to apply olive oil to your body after a bath.Itching and other negative symptoms subside after the first procedures, and a positive result is observed after several weeks of treatment.
Baths with pine extract activate regeneration processes and also enhance the potential of the body's immune forces.You can prepare the raw materials yourself, but it is better to purchase a pharmaceutical preparation.First, the extract is diluted in water, and then it is poured into the prepared bath.If psoriasis affects certain parts of the body, such as the feet or palms of the hands, you can take local baths with a decoction of pine buds.
All the procedures listed here can be easily organized at home.In sanatorium conditions, patients with psoriasis are prescribed hydrogen sulfide and radon baths.
Shampoos for psoriasis
The scalp is very often subject to various skin manifestations, including psoriasis.This is a particularly sensitive area.Therefore, plaques and scales, which are the main sign of lichen planus, cause patients a lot of discomfort.In hot weather, when sweating increases, itching and burning increase.These symptoms disturb sleep and worsen the general well-being of the patient, not to mention the aesthetic side of the problem.To minimize these manifestations, you need to use special shampoos, which are available in a large selection at any pharmacy.But you can prepare an effective remedy yourself.As an example, we give the recipe for two effective homemade shampoos.
Recipe 1:Fresh celandine grass (300g) is passed through a meat grinder.Then the juice is squeezed out of the green mass, to which you need to add a small portion of red wine (30 ml).Treat the scalp with the resulting mixture, leave the mixture for a quarter of an hour, then rinse the hair well.
Recipe 2:You need to combine the egg white with a spoon of liquid honey, add a little of any baby shampoo, mix everything well.The composition is applied for a quarter of an hour, then washed off generously with running warm water.
Oral preparations
As noted above, in addition to effective external home remedies, you can independently prepare healing decoctions for internal consumption.These are all kinds of decoctions, infusions, combined formulations.All herbal preparations use the body's internal reserves, helping it fight the disease.These popular recipes have helped many sick people heal.
Chaga has long been used among people for psoriasis.Birch mushroom contains substances that stimulate many vital processes.For psoriasis, you can use infusion and decoction.It is better to prepare the infusion in a thermos.Dry raw materials are placed in a container, poured with boiling water, and left for five hours.The resulting composition can be drunk with a tablespoon three times a day, or you can add it to the bath or lubricate the affected areas with it twice.Therapeutic baths with chaga also help with dermatitis and various skin infections.The decoction is prepared in a similar way and is taken strictly after meals.You can prepare a homemade ointment based on chaga by combining plant materials with laundry soap, tar, egg yolk and soda.
It is also recommended to drink bay leaf in the form of a decoction for complex forms of psoriasis.But, since laurel is saturated with essential oils, this treatment option cannot be used by pregnant women, as well as people with pathologies of the heart and kidneys.To prepare a healing decoction, you need to take 10-15 medium-sized leaves, fill them with a liter of clean water, and place the container on low heat.The product should simmer for about half an hour.Do not allow the composition to boil strongly.After straining, the bay decoction is ready for use.Single dose - 1 l.Art.The same solution can be used for a medicinal bath.Since laurel contains phytoncides and an essential component, water procedures will relieve inflammation from the skin and speed up the healing of existing wounds.
Useful for psoriasis.This medicinal herb is easy to find, so there will be no problems finding raw materials for preparing the decoction.Two tablespoons (tablespoons) of raw materials are enough to prepare a healthy drink.The plant base is poured with hot water, brought to a boil, and cooled.It is recommended to drink three teaspoons.The string is suitable as a base component for preparing homemade ointment.In addition to the grass, you will also need Vaseline and 70% alcohol.All components are taken in equal parts, the herb is crushed with a blender or passed through a meat grinder.Damaged areas should be lubricated once.
Tar soap is always present in the complex of therapy for psoriasis.It cleanses the skin well and stimulates regeneration.Although this product does not have a very pleasant aroma, its use helps to cope with complex dermatitis and psoriasis.No special measures are required when using this soap; it is enough to simply treat the problem areas well.After washing, it is recommended to rinse with a herbal decoction.
Natural oils
Any vegetable oil will also benefit inflamed skin.It is better to choose an unrefined product for medicinal purposes.This line of products contains the most effective flaxseed oil.With regular external treatment, it will relieve irritation, protect against the penetration of infectious agents, and promote rapid healing of damaged tissue.
Olive oil, a source of natural polyphenols, is not inferior in its medicinal properties.These components have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.Olive oil for psoriasis can be taken orally in small doses, adding it to salads and other dishes.
Burdock oil is more suitable for extensive lesions of the scalp.It is recommended to apply it before bed, securing it with a film on top.After several procedures, the skin condition will improve significantly.
In conclusion, I would like to remind you once again that only an integrated approach to treatment and strict implementation of all recommended measures can ensure success.Psoriasis is a very complex disease.In addition to therapy, to improve the patient’s condition, one must strictly follow a diet, reduce exposure to the sun, and follow recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.