Most often, the rashes being treated are located on open areas of the body: arms, legs, head and face.Somewhat less interesting are the so-called “reserve plates”, which are usually located in the elbows, in the back area.As a rule, these plaques remain in the interictal period and cause much less distress to their owners.
Complete cleansing of the skin, as a rule, indicates a stable remission.Sometimes it happens when the weather changes: sunny and marine climates usually completely cure all skin manifestations of psoriasis.By the way, to the question "is it possible to cure psoriasis forever?"A positive answer cannot be given: in the best case, we can talk about many years of stable remission.But if you change your lifestyle, abuse alcohol, or suffer from stress, psoriasis can return very quickly.However, psoriasis is dangerous not only because of its skin manifestations: psoriatic disease also affects the joints, nails and metabolic disorders.
Basic methods of treating psoriasis.
The main method is phototherapy or irradiation with light of certain wavelengths.Phototherapy is a modern and effective method, since it is not accompanied by medications, side effects and does not require hospital treatment.Phototherapy is somewhat different from PUVA therapy.With the latter, a special photosensitizing drug is taken orally.Allows the skin to receive high doses of ultraviolet radiation.If the patient has chronic diseases of the liver or kidneys, such treatment is contraindicated.Naturally, phototherapy may also be contraindicated, for example, in pregnancy and malignant neoplasms.But, as a rule, narrow band phototherapy is very effective because:
- The radiation does not penetrate deeply into the tissue and affects only the outer layer (epidermis).
- Phototherapy targets specific plaques, such as scalp psoriasis, without exposing the entire person to radiation.
Diet for psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis is impossible without proper nutrition and adherence to a proper diet.The basic principles of the diet are the following:
- total exclusion of alcohol and spirits;
- exclusion of “fizzy” drinks – cola;
- exclusion and limitation of red fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, strawberries;
- exclusion of products with high content of “chemicals”: colorings, preservatives and various flavors;
- Do not consume citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, or spicy and spicy foods.
How to treat psoriasis with home remedies.
One of the best-known treatments for psoriasis 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 internal environment of the body or the development of a state of metabolic acidosis.Therefore, baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is widely used for various baths, lotions and compresses.Soda can also be added to the ointment, as well as taken orally.In no case should the soda be ash or technical soda.Baking soda has the following properties:
- capable of softening areas of rash and skin plaques;
- soothes, reduces the manifestations of inflammation, reduces the brightness of the color of the plaques;
- can reduce skin itching, soothe;
- is able to restore lymphatic flow through the capillaries, as well as blood flow in the microcirculatory bed of the blood capillaries of the epidermis;
- Sodium bicarbonate is capable of relieving the “acidification” of the epidermis, promoting the elimination of endotoxins.
Methods of treating psoriasis are different, the main non-hormonal agents are: Preparations containing salicylic acid, a powerful keratolytic agent.Salicylic or zinc ointment helps:
- Good exfoliation and softening of horny scales.
- Reduces inflammation, has an antiseptic effect.
Preparations containing zinc, or more precisely, zinc oxide.These ointments soothe the skin, have an antiseptic, drying and astringent effect, and can also relieve inflammation, while creating a protective barrier.It is important that the zinc ointment is very economical.
The next well-proven non-medicinal folk remedy for the treatment of psoriasis is birch and coal tar.Many people cannot stand its smell, but the therapeutic effect of topical application of tar is very great.Tar is included in various medicated ointments and shampoos.The effect of tar is opposite to the effect of zinc: it is capable of causing local irritation, increasing blood circulation in the affected areas, and also stimulates skin regeneration.
Treatment of psoriasis will be incomplete without the use of vitamin creams and ointments, which mainly contain vitamin D, or simply ointments with vitamin D. The vitamin helps to suppress excessive growth or proliferation of keratinocytes and thus reduces the volume and intensity of rashes and reduces peeling.
Petroleum preparations are also widely used in the local treatment of psoriasis.Preparations containing purified solid oil have a good therapeutic effect.Solidol is able to normalize vital 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, since it is important to take timely precautions.Tar and fat preparations can cause allergies, so you should first do an application or skin test.When using baking soda internally, be sure to consult a doctor.This especially applies to patients suffering from various chronic gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum.