The treatment of psoriasis is carried out by 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 the manifestations and help eliminate the general symptoms of the disease.
What are the best remedies for treating psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a special type of non-infectious autoimmune disease accompanied by inflammatory tissue damage. Its development is caused by a special gene, which is innate and transmitted by parents. Based on this, the manifestations of the disease can be attributed to a kind of genetic mutations, which are accompanied by the development of inflammation and provide many unpleasant sensations.
The treatment of psoriasis is based on the use of an integrated approach, led by the use of medications. In this case, the naming of all other areas is to increase the effectiveness and increase the duration of the main treatment.
So far, there is no specific drug to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Thus, the treatment of each specific case is done individually depending on the available signs, their intensity, the degree of development and the general state of the patient's body.
Basically, to suppress the manifestations of the disease, drugs that have a toxic effect on the elements of the eruption are used. 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 which one is the best due to the individuality of each specific case and the characteristics of the human body.
Folk remedies are the most comprehensive of all the instructions used in the presence of signs of psoriasis. At the same time, various means are used to treat an illness 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 do not have any positive dynamics.
The most effective popular recipes to eliminate the manifestations of psoriasis in the body
The signs of psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body. However, most often they affect the abdomen, back and thighs, occupying large areas of skin. The rash itself can take a variety of forms and is characterized by a change in pigmentation in the affected areas. Furthermore, as a result of the increase in the upper epithelial layer, the tissue structure changes and dryness occurs. As a result, the skin begins to flake and peel, causing discomfort and leaving age spots.
Traditional medicine has at its disposal a large number of tools designed to alleviate inflammation and soothe dry epithelium.
The most effective recipes for suppressing symptoms in the body are as follows:
- To create wheatgrass baths, a quart jar is brought, into which a finely chopped plant root is poured so that the container is exactly half full. The contents of the jar are poured into a spacious pot filled with 3 liters of water. Then the container is placed on the fire and brought to a boil, covered with a lid and taken to a warm place for infusion. After 4-5 hours, the pan is placed back on the stove and brought to a boil. The finished broth is cooled to room temperature, after which it is completely filtered with gauze. The purified liquid is poured into a tub of warm water, into which a person is placed. In this case, the papular plates must be completely submerged and the total procedure time is 15 to 25 minutes.
- Take 1-1, 5 liters of boiled water, in which 0, 5 cups of copper sulfate and 1 tbsp. I. Potassium permanganate. All components are thoroughly mixed until completely dissolved. The lesion areas are treated with a small cotton swab or gauze, previously moistened with the resulting composition. It is necessary to clear the psoriasis manifestations so that the active substances penetrate to all corners of the rash. It is necessary to wash them with exceptionally hot water, without using soap or other cosmetics. The general course of therapy is 8-10 days and cannot be performed more than 2-3 times a week.
- You can get rid of the manifestations of the disease with the help of a homemade lotion, based on 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon. I. any vegetable oil. The eggs are beaten in an electric mixer until they form a foam, then 1 tsp is added. vinegar and oil. All components are thoroughly mixed and the elements of the rash are lubricated with the finished lotion. At the same time, it's best to perform the procedure before bedtime, and you need to store the finished product in the refrigerator.
- Nutshell lotions are used to eliminate discomfort in times of exacerbation. For its manufacture, 0. 5 kg of shells are removed, which are carefully crushed and poured into boiling water. In this form, the solution is infused for 4 to 6 hours and then filtered through gauze. The resulting liquid is moistened with a gauze pad, which is fixed to the affected area of skin. This method is quite effective, but only if the area of the eruption does not reach a huge size.
All of these techniques are the most effective with regard to psoriasis manifestations.
Furthermore, its effectiveness for each specific 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 for psoriasis: treatment of the head and its characteristics
The appearance of signs of psoriasis in the head or in another region of the scalp significantly complicates the treatment, making it impossible to use most techniques. Based on this, the use of folk remedies to treat the manifestations of the disease is more than ever justified.
The most effective recipes are as follows:
- Take 300 grams of fresh celandine, which is crushed and passed through a meat grinder. The resulting porridge is squeezed well with cheesecloth and 30-40 ml of red wine is added to the extracted juice. 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 placed on the head. The head must remain in this position for at least 15-20 minutes and, at the end of the procedure, it must be rinsed well with water.
- Two sunflower heads are thoroughly washed and crushed, after which the resulting mass is poured into 50-70 ml of white wine. In this state, the agent is infused for 48-72 hours. After that time, the liquid is squeezed and used to make compresses.
- Rosehip helps to eliminate the manifestations of psoriasis in the head. The plant stalks are removed, dried and burned. The resulting ash is mixed with petroleum jelly and diluted with a small amount of juice from the berries. Use a similar mixture as a cream to apply to 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, after which a rubber cap or plastic bag is placed. The procedure must be carried out at night, and in the morning the hair must be washed well with tar soap.
- Take 1 tbsp. I. elderflower flowers, place 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 head psoriasis manifestations. Furthermore, its use will not only improve the condition of the skin, but will 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 rightfully considered the hands, elbows and knees. They are the ones that bear the greatest load, as they not only have the greatest mobility, but are also constantly subject to mechanical stresses of various kinds. Therefore, the formation of papular plaques in these parts of the body is the most problematic.
The prescriptions for folk remedies that allow you to fight the signs of the disease are as follows:
- Take 4 teaspoons. Dried horsetail, well ground, folded into a pan and poured out with 500 ml of water. The container is placed on the stove and brought to a boil and then infused for 3-4 hours. The resulting liquid is filtered through gauze and used to wash the affected areas of the body. At the same time, it is not recommended to dry after the procedure, as the liquid must dry on its own and must be done daily.
- To create the next lotion, take 20 grams. ash tree obtained from branches of oak and rose hips, to which 100 gr are added. grease. All components are thoroughly mixed 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, and the general course of treatment is at least 10-12 days.
- The egg whites are placed in a pan. 2-3 tablespoons are added to it. I. honey, 1/3 tube of moisturizer, 1 tsp. garlic and some rose bushes. All ingredients are mixed in a blender until smooth. 50 g is added to the finished mix. grease and all components are mixed again. As a result of such manipulations, the consistency of the cream will resemble heavy 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 in the place of its formation. In this case, the use of each of them must be previously agreed with the physician, who will determine the feasibility of introducing them into therapy and the compatibility with the main treatment methods.
Conclusion
The use of popular methods for 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 specific areas of the skin, there are specific means whose action aims to suppress the inflammatory process and accelerate tissue repair. Their use can speed up recovery, but only if performed as directed by a dermatologist.