The treatment of psoriasis is carried out with the help of 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 provoked by a special gene that is innate and passed on from parents. Based on this, the manifestations of the disease can be attributed to a type of genetic mutations that are accompanied by the development of inflammation and deliver 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 effectiveness and increase the duration of basic treatment.
To date, there is no specific drug to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Therefore, the treatment of each case is carried out individually based on the available signs, their intensity, degree of development and the general condition of the patient's body.
In general, drugs that have a toxic effect on the elements of the rash are used to suppress the manifestations of the disease. Also, complex therapy can include corticosteroids, immunomodulators, anti-inflammatory drugs and many more.
Often, doctors use alternative medicine techniques to improve the effectiveness of treatment. 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 case and the peculiarities of the human body.
Folk remedies are the most extensive of all the directions used in the presence of 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 be divided into three large groups, which look like this:
- for the body and other smooth parts of the body;
- for the head and scalp;
- for arms, elbows and legs.
Each of these categories contains a huge number of recipes and techniques that have been composed by people since time immemorial. Some of them are really able to bring relief, while others show absolutely no positive dynamics.
The most effective folk recipes to eliminate the manifestations of psoriasis on the body
Signs of psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body. Most often, however, they affect the abdomen, back and thighs, occupying large areas of skin. The rash itself can take different forms and is characterized by a change in the pigmentation of the affected areas. In addition, as a result of the increase in the upper epithelial layer, the structure of the tissues changes and their drying occurs. As a result, the skin begins to flake and peel off, causing discomfort and leaving behind age spots.
Traditional medicine has a large number of tools designed to relieve inflammation and soften the dried epithelium.
The most effective recipes for suppressing body symptoms are the following:
- To create baths of wheat grass, take a liter jar in which you pour finely chopped root of a plant so that the container is half full. Pour the contents of the jar into a large saucepan and pour 3 liters of water. Then put the container on the fire and bring to a boil, cover with a lid and move to a warm place for infusion. After 4-5 hours, put the pot back on the stove and bring to a boil. The finished broth is cooled to room temperature, then filtered thoroughly with 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 time of the procedure is 15-25 minutes.
- Take 1-1, 5 liters of boiled water in which 0, 5 cups of copper sulfate and 1 tbsp. l. potassium permanganate. All components are mixed thoroughly until completely dissolved. The lesion areas are treated with a small cotton or gauze swab pre-moistened with the resulting composition. It is necessary to erase the manifestations of psoriasis in such a way that the active substances penetrate into all corners of the rash. You need to wash them with extremely warm water without using soap or other cosmetics. The total course of treatment 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 homemade lotion, which is based on 2 eggs and 1 tbsp each vegetable oil. Beat the eggs with a mixer until foamy, then add 1 tsp vinegar and oil. All components are mixed thoroughly, and the elements of the rash are lubricated with the finished lotion. At the same time it is best to perform the procedure before bedtime and you should store the finished product in the refrigerator.
- Walnut shell lotions are used to eliminate discomfort in times of exacerbation. For its production take 0, 5 kg of shells, which are carefully crushed and poured boiling water. In this form the solution is infused for 4-6 hours and then filtered through cheesecloth. The resulting liquid is moistened with a gauze swab, which is fixed on the affected area of 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 most effective for psoriasis.
In addition, their effectiveness in each 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 of psoriasis: treatment of the head and its features
The appearance of signs of psoriasis on the head or in the area of the other scalp significantly complicates the treatment, which makes it impossible to use most techniques. Based on this, the use of folk remedies for the treatment of manifestations of the disease is more than ever justified.
The most effective recipes are the following:
- Take 300 grams of fresh celandine, which is crushed and passed through a meat grinder. The resulting slurry 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 hat or plastic bag is placed on the head. The head should remain in this position for at least 15-20 minutes, and at the end of the procedure should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
- Two sunflower heads are washed thoroughly and crushed, then the resulting mass is poured white wine in an amount of 50-70 ml. In this state, the agent is infused for 48-72 hours. After this time, the liquid is squeezed and used to create compresses.
- Rose hips will help get rid of the manifestations of psoriasis on the head. The stems of the plant are taken, dried thoroughly and burned. The resulting ash is mixed with Vaseline and diluted with a small amount of fruit juice. Use a similar mixture as a cream for applying the head. At the same time, due to the high fat content, after 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, then put a rubber cap or plastic bag. The procedure should be performed at night, and in the morning you should wash your hair well with tar soap.
- Take 1 tbsp. l. elder flowers, put in a jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water. The container is closed with a lid and poured into a dark place for 24-48 hours. The resulting infusion is used internally in 100 ml after meals.
The above techniques are most effective in the manifestations of psoriasis on the head. In addition, their use will make it possible not only to improve the condition of the skin, but also will have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair.
Hand, elbow and foot products and their characteristics
The most problematic areas of the skin are rightly considered to be the hands, elbows and knees. They carry the greatest load, as they not only have the greatest mobility, but are also constantly subjected to mechanical stress of various kinds. Therefore, the formation of papular plaques on such parts of the body is the most problematic.
Recipes for folk remedies that allow you to fight the signs of the disease are as follows:
- Take 4 teaspoons of dried horsetail, which is crushed well, folded into a saucepan and pour 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, it is not recommended to wipe after the procedure, as the liquid must dry on its own and must be performed daily.
- To create the next lotion, take 20 grams. ash obtained from oak branches and rose hips, to which is added 100 g of grease. All components are mixed thoroughly 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 sites of inflammation 3 times a day, with a total course of treatment of at least 10-12 days.
- Pour the protein into the pan. To it add 2-3 tablespoons of honey, 1/3 tube of humidifier, 1 teaspoon of garlic and a few rose hips. All ingredients are mixed in a blender until smooth. 50 g of grease are added to the prepared mixture 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 means allow to influence the manifestations of the problem directly at the place of its formation. In this case, the use of each of them should 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 for psoriasis makes it possible not only to increase the effectiveness of basic treatment, but also to stimulate the work of the whole organism. 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 the recovery of tissues. Their use can speed up recovery, but only if they are performed according to the instructions of a dermatologist.