Most often, the rash that is treated is located in exposed areas of the body: on the arms, legs, head and face.Of less concern is the so-called “spare plate,” which is usually located at the elbow, in the posterior area.As a rule, these plaques persisted during the civil war and caused less suffering to the owner.
Complete cleansing of the skin, as a rule, shows a stable remission.Sometimes it happens when the climate changes: sunny and sea climates often completely cure all skin manifestations of psoriasis.By the way, the question “can psoriasis be cured forever” cannot give a positive answer: at best, we can talk about a stable remission for many years.But if your lifestyle changes, alcohol abuse or stress, psoriasis can return very quickly.However, psoriasis is dangerous not only because of its skin manifestations: psoriasis also affects joints, nails and metabolic disorders.
Basic psoriasis treatments.
The main method is phototherapy, or irradiation with light of a certain wavelength.Phototherapy is a modern, effective method because it does not use drugs, has no side effects and does not require hospital treatment.Phototherapy is slightly different from PUVA therapy.With the latter, a special photosensitizer is administered orally.It allows the skin to receive large doses of ultraviolet radiation.If the patient has chronic liver or kidney disease, such treatment is contraindicated.Naturally, phototherapy can also be contraindicated - for example, in case of pregnancy and malignant tumors.However, in principle, narrowband phototherapy is highly effective because:
- Radiation does not penetrate deeply into tissue, affecting only the outer layer (epidermis).
- Phototherapy targets targeted patches, such as scalp psoriasis, without exposing the entire body to radiation.
Diet for psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis is impossible without proper nutrition and compliance with a reasonable diet.The basic principles of the diet are as follows:
- completely exclude alcohol and spirits;
- exclude "carbonated" drinks - cola;
- exclusion and limitation of red fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, bell peppers, strawberries;
- exclude products with a high content of “chemicals”: dyes, preservatives and various flavors;
- Do not consume citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, as well as hot and spicy foods.
How to treat psoriasis with folk remedies
One of the famous psoriasis treatments is baking soda.Baking soda is known to have the ability to clean 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 metabolic acidosis.Therefore, sodium bicarbonate (or baking soda) is widely used for various baths, body lotions and compresses.Soda can also be added to ointments and taken orally.In no case should the soda be ash or technical soda.Baking soda has the following properties:
- has the ability to soften rashes and plaques on the skin;
- soothes, reduces inflammation, reduces plaque color brightness;
- can reduce skin itching and soothe skin;
- is able to restore lymph flow through capillaries, as well as blood flow in the microcirculatory bed of blood capillaries of the epidermis;
- Sodium bicarbonate has the ability to reduce the "acidification" of the epidermis, promoting the removal of endotoxins.
There are many different types of psoriasis treatment methods, the main non-hormonal substances are: Preparations containing salicylic acid - a strong keratolytic agent.Salicylic or zinc ointment helps:
- Exfoliates skin well and softens keratin scales.
- Reduces inflammation, has antiseptic effect.
Preparations containing zinc, or more precisely, zinc oxide.These ointments soothe the skin, have an antiseptic, drying and astringent effect, and are able to reduce inflammation, while creating a protective barrier.It is important that zinc ointment is very cheap.
The next well-proven non-drug folk method for treating psoriasis is birch and coal tar.Many people cannot stand its smell, but the medicinal effects of topically applied tar are excellent.Tar is included in many ointments and medicated shampoos.The effect of tar is the opposite of that of zinc - it is able to cause local irritation, enhance blood circulation in the affected areas, and also stimulate skin regeneration.
Treatment of psoriasis will be incomplete without the use of vitamin creams and ointments, which mainly contain vitamin D, or simply ointments containing vitamin D. Vitamins help prevent excessive growth or proliferation of keratinocytes, which, in turn, reduce the volume and intensity of the rash and reduce peeling.
Petroleum preparations are also widely used in the topical treatment of psoriasis.Preparations containing pure snake oil have good healing effects.Solidol is able to normalize important 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, it is important to take timely preventive measures.Tar and grease preparations can cause allergies, so you first need to carry out an application or test on the skin.When using baking soda internally, be sure to consult your doctor.This especially applies to patients with chronic gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum.