Psoriasis is considered to be one of the most common skin diseases. They suffer a large number of the population of our planet. The average age of about 30 years. The problem is that psoriasis brings not only physical, but also aesthetic suffering to the patient. Completely cure this disease is impossible. Can only use medication and other means to increase the duration of remission.
Psoriasis and its features
The cause of this disease, the doctors still have not found. And since there is no definite answer to this question, and to select appropriate therapy is very difficult. A large number of studies have shown that in this disease manifest functional changes in the peripheral and Central nervous system, problems in metabolism. In addition, there may be dysfunction of the pancreas and the liver, digestive organs, reduced function of the adrenal cortex.
Ways of treatment of this disease can be:
- phototherapy,
- medication,
- climatotherapy,
- alternative methods
- external therapy.
Traditional methods
There are different methods of treatment of this disease. The problem is that they are based only on the extension of the intervals between stages of remission and exacerbations. There are also certain principles of treatment at home:
- Take medicines strictly according to instructions.
- If the manifestation of the disease is negligible, it is possible to use a drug drugs are plant-based. For more serious manifestations need apply hormonal preparations.
- You need to constantly monitor the hydration of the skin.
- After soften the crusts they can be very carefully removed. This process will help the best absorption of the drugs.
- Do not use multiple drugs, as it makes it impossible to determine the effectiveness of any of them.
- Between courses should be breaks. Duration they should be from one month to 6.
- After determining the disease, you should try to get all the factors that can be causing this problem.
Soda vs psoriasis
In the treatment of this disease quite positively proved to the application of sodium bicarbonate or ordinary baking soda. It can be used as ingredient for preparation of ointments, baths, compresses.
To prepare the ointment necessary:
- 60 g of birch tar,
- 1 tsp.
- 3 egg yolks,
- 1 art. L. pine oil,
- 200 g chicken fat
- 3 teaspoons of bile,
- 1 art. L. grated soap.
Pre-melt the fat. Next, add all other ingredients except bile. It must be entered after cooling of the mixture. Put the resulting mix in the fridge for a week. Apply ointment generously to affected areas at least twice a day.
Compresses with sodium bicarbonate are prepared as follows:
- soda,
- olive oil.
Mix the components. Apply the pulp on the wound and wrap with foil. It is desirable to perform such manipulation for the night.
Another way psoriasis treatment baking soda is baths. Before taking bath, you should rinse the body with water. The length of treatment is 20 minutes. Consumption of soda 1 bath – 300 g. After the adoption do not need to wash. You just need to wipe with a towel. Frequency of use – once in three days.
Reviews of people who say that effective bath with baking soda, salt and iodine. For its preparation should:
- 0,5 kg of salt
- 0.25 kg soda
- 5 ml of iodine.
Mix all components and dissolve in water. Iodine is antiseptic and will help dry the skin surface and remove the infection. Salt also helps to normalize metabolic processes.
A decoction of five herbs
This is an old proven method of treating diseases of the skin. To prepare the remedy you need:
- 4 tablespoons herb St. John's wort and chamomile flowers,
- 3 tablespoons herb violet tricolor,
- 2 tablespoons of leaves,cranberries,
- 200 ml of boiling water,
- 1 tablespoon extract of Eleutherococcus.
Mix all the dry ingredients. Separate tablespoon. Pour the boiling water and let stand 30 minutes. Then add the Siberian ginseng. Take the broth in the morning. Every time before taking a new cook.
Relieve itching and ease the disease of lotions and compresses, on the basis of garlic. To prepare, take:
- 4 garlic cloves,
- 200 ml of boiling water.
Squeeze the garlic through the press. Pour boiling water over and let stand 2-3 hours. Use it for compresses. Frequency – 2-3 times per day.
The effectiveness of the treatment will depend on the complexity of the disease. Check before using funds from a doctor who will help to adjust treatment.