Psoriasis

Symptoms of Psoriasis

Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major lesions that cover large areas. Some dermatologists classify psoriasis as mild, moderate, and severe. Psoriasis that scales over less than five to ten percent of the body is considered to be mild, psoriasis that scales over ten to twenty percent of the body is classified as moderate, and severe psoriasis typically covers over twenty percent of the body. Mild cases of psoriasis may not be anything more than an annoyance. However, in some severe cases, psoriasis may be painful, disfiguring, and disabling. Psoriasis is most common on the knees, elbows, and scalp but can appear anywhere on the body. Symptoms of psoriasis may vary among individuals but typically include red patches of skin covered with silvery scales, dry, cracked skin that may bleed, intense itchiness, soreness, swelling or stiffness in joints, and pitted or thickened nails.

Natural Cures

There are a few natural treatments for treating psoriasis that are recommended by proponents of natural cures. Here are a few suggestions.

Oats


Numerous skin-care products contain oat extract, oat derivatives, or colloidal oatmeal as an active ingredient. Oat extracts have been used for centuries as soothing topical agents to manage dry, itchy skin conditions. Here is how to use oats to heal psoriasis:

	Make your own oatmeal bath by pulverizing one cup of oats and one quarter of a cup of dried milk in a food processor. Slowly mix in two tablespoons of apricot kernel oil. Fill up an old cotton sock with this mixture and place it in a bath tub while filling it with lukewarm water. Gently exfoliate your skin by squeezing the sock while bathing because this releases the formulation.
	Apply oatmeal packs on afflicted areas to heal the inflamed skin condition.
	Use body lotions and moisturizers that have oat extract as a key ingredient and apply them liberally over the body while focusing on the affected areas.

Aloe

Aloe vera leaf gel has been used for centuries to treat a variety of skin ailments including minor burns, scraps, and wounds. Application of aloe gel or cream containing aloe extract can provide relief from itchiness and dryness.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is renowned for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. A number of cosmetic products including creams, lotions, soaps, and shampoos have tea tree oil as their active ingredient. It is considered to be particularly beneficial for healing scalp psoriasis. Consider using a mild shampoo with tea tree oil as a key ingredient. Avoid applying tea tree oil directly onto your skin to cure psoriasis because high levels of toxins are present in it.

Other herbal remedies

	Silymarin is an active ingredient in milk thistle and is believed to be useful in relieving psoriasis. Herbalists recommend this herb to be taken in the form of tea, tincture, or capsules.
	Chamomile contains flavonoids that are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that aid in the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Look for topical products such as body lotions, creams, and bath bars that contain chamomile extract.
	Applying essential oil of lavender, followed by a body cream containing almond oil may also help to treat psoriasis.
	Probiotic substances contain healthy bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, that can aid in improving the health of the skin. Consume a priobiotic substance in tablet form with at least four billion active organisms each day to obtain the best results.

Self-care to deal with psoriasis The following suggestions will not only cure psoriasis but will also aid in alleviating the condition. They may also help to improve the condition and texture of damaged skin.

Bath daily to remove scales and soothe the irritated skin. Do not rub your skin vigorously with a towel. Instead, use a soft towel and blot your skin gently. Keep your skin hydrated by using a medicated moisturizer suited for sensitive skin. Apply moisturizer immediately after taking a bath, when the skin is still slightly moist. Before retiring to bed, shower and apply a thick layer of moisturizer. Seal the moisturizer in by wrapping the affected area with a plastic wrap. In some cases, psoriasis may be incited by smoking, alcohol, stress, or intense sun exposure. Avoid these conditions to prevent a psoriasis outbreak. Do not touch the affected area and do not scratch the itch! It will only worsen the existing situation and possibly cause bleeding and scarring.

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