Treatment of psoriasis is carried out with a complex action that consists of several directions. Folk remedies for psoriasis are one of the possible vectors of therapy, aimed at reducing the intensity of the manifestations and helping in the elimination of the general symptoms of the disease.
What are the best remedies to treat 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 triggered by a special gene that is innate and passed on from parents. On this basis, the manifestations of the disease can be attributed to some kind of genetic mutations that are associated with the development of inflammation and cause a lot of unpleasant sensations.
Treatment of psoriasis is based on an integrated approach guided by the use of drugs. In this case, the appointment of all other areas is intended to increase effectiveness and extend the duration of the main treatment.
To date, there is no specific drug to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Therefore, treatment of each individual 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 are toxic to the elements of the rash. Complex therapy can also include corticosteroids, immunomodulators, anti-inflammatory drugs, and much more.
To improve the effectiveness of treatment, doctors often use alternative medical techniques. At the same time, the question of which of them are the best cannot be answered due to the individuality of the individual case and the characteristics of the human body.
Folk remedies are the most extensive of all directions that are used when there are signs of psoriasis. At the same time, various means are used to treat a disease that has affected different parts of the body.
They can conditionally be 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 variety of recipes and techniques that have been compiled by humans throughout the ages. Some of them are really capable of providing 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. Most commonly, however, they affect the abdomen, back, and thighs and occupy large areas of the skin. The rash itself can take many forms and is characterized by a change in the pigmentation of the affected areas. In addition, the structure of the tissues and their overdrying changes due to the increase in the upper epithelial layer. As a result, the skin begins to flake and peel off, causing discomfort and leaving age spots.
Traditional medicine has a wide variety of tools to relieve inflammation and soften overdried epithelium.
The most effective recipes for suppressing symptoms on the body are as follows:
- To make wheatgrass baths, a liter jar is used, into which a finely chopped root of a plant is poured so that the container is exactly half full. The contents of the glass are poured into a spacious 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 taken to a warm place for infusion. After 4-5 hours, the pot is put back on the stove and brought to a boil. The finished broth is cooled to room temperature, and then thoroughly filtered with cheesecloth. The purified liquid is poured into a bath of warm water, in which a person is placed. In this case, 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, in the 0, 5 cups of copper sulfate and 1 tbsp. l. Potassium permanganate. All components are mixed thoroughly until completely dissolved. Lesion areas are treated with a small cotton swab or gauze previously moistened with the resulting composition. It is necessary to wipe the manifestations of psoriasis so that the active ingredients penetrate into all corners of the rash. It is necessary to wash them off with exceptionally warm water without using 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.
- You can get rid of the manifestations of the disease with the help of a homemade lotion, which is based on 2 eggs and 1 tbsp. l. any vegetable oil. The eggs are beaten with a mixer until frothy, and then 1 tsp is added to them. Vinegar and oil. All components are thoroughly mixed, and the elements of the rash are lubricated with the ready-to-use lotion. At the same time, it is best to do the procedure before bedtime and keep the finished product in the refrigerator.
- Walnut shell lotions are used to relieve discomfort in moments of exacerbation. For its manufacture, 0. 5 kg of shells are taken, which are carefully crushed and poured boiling water over them. In this form, the solution is infused for 4-6 hours and then filtered through a cheesecloth. The resulting liquid is moistened with a gauze swab, which is fixed on the affected area of the skin. This method is very effective, but only if the area of the rash does not grow to a large size.
All of these techniques are most effective in terms of the manifestations of psoriasis.
In addition, their effectiveness in each individual case may be different due to the individual characteristics of the human body and the factors that caused the development of signs of the disease.
Traditional methods in psoriasis: head treatment and its features
The manifestation of signs of psoriasis on the head or in the area of the other scalp makes the treatment very difficult and makes the use of most techniques impossible. On this basis, the use of folk remedies to treat manifestations of the disease is more justified than ever.
The most effective recipes are as follows:
- Take 300 grams of fresh celandine, shredded and passed through a meat grinder. The resulting gruel is thoroughly squeezed with gauze, and 30-40 ml of red wine is added to the juice extracted from it. The resulting solution moisturizes the inflamed areas on the head, so that the liquid covers not only the skin, but also the hair. A rubber cap or a plastic bag is placed on the head. The head should remain in this position for at least 15-20 minutes and be thoroughly rinsed with water at the end of the procedure.
- 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 condition, the agent is infused for 48-72 hours. After this time, the liquid is squeezed out and used to make compresses.
- Rose hip helps get rid of the manifestations of psoriasis on the head. The stems of the plant are removed, dried thoroughly and burned. The resulting ash is mixed with petroleum jelly and diluted with a small amount of juice from the berries. Use a mixture similar to a cream to apply to the head. At the same time, due to the high fat content, after the procedure is completed, the hair is washed off with tar soap.
- Almost any vegetable oil can be used to make an oil compress. Before use, the product is warmed to room temperature and rubbed into the scalp, after which a rubber cap or plastic bag is placed on top. The procedure should be done at night, and in the morning you should wash your hair thoroughly with tar soap.
- Take 1 tbsp. l. Elderflower, put in a glass 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 the manifestations of psoriasis on the head. In addition, their use not only allows to improve the condition of the skin, but also has a positive effect on the condition of the hair.
Products for hands, elbows and feet and their properties
The most problematic areas of skin are rightly the hands, elbows and knees. They bear the greatest stress, because they not only have the greatest mobility, but are also constantly exposed to different mechanical loads. Hence, the formation of papular plaques on such parts of the body is the most problematic.
Recipes for folk remedies that will help you fight the signs of the disease are as follows:
- Take 4 tsp. dried horsetail, which is chopped up well, folded into a saucepan and poured with 500 ml of water. The container is placed on the stove and brought to a boil, then infused for 3-4 hours. The resulting liquid is filtered through a cheesecloth and used to wash the affected areas of the body. At the same time, it is not recommended to wipe after the procedure, since the liquid itself needs to dry and must be carried out daily.
- To make the next lotion, take 20 grams. Ash from oak branches and rose hips, to which 100 gr. Is added. Fat. All components are thoroughly mixed, and protein from 1 egg is added to them. In the future, the mixture will be infused at room temperature for at least 15 days. The resulting lotion lubricates the sites of inflammation three times a day, and the general duration of treatment is at least 10-12 days.
- The egg white is poured into a saucepan. 2-3 tbsp are added. l. Honey, 1/3 tube of moisturizing cream, 1 tsp. Garlic and a few rose hips. All ingredients are mixed in a mixer to form a smooth mass. 50 g are added to the finished mixture. Fat and all components are mixed again. As a result of such manipulations, the consistency of the cream is similar to sour cream. It should be applied directly to the affected area daily for 1-2 months.
Such means make it possible to influence the manifestations of the problem directly at the place of its origin. In this case, the use of each one must be agreed in advance with the doctor, who will determine the feasibility of their introduction into therapy and compatibility with the main methods of treatment.
Conclusion
The use of folk methods in psoriasis makes it possible 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 certain 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 recovery, but only if done according to the instructions of a dermatologist.