Most often, the rashes that are treated are located on open areas of the body: on the arms, legs, head and face.Somewhat less interesting are the so-called "ready plates", which are usually located on the elbows, in the back area.As a rule, these plaques remain in the interictal period and cause much less discomfort to the owners.
Complete cleansing of the skin, as a rule, indicates a lasting remission.Sometimes it happens when the climate changes: sunny and maritime climates often completely cure all skin manifestations of psoriasis.By the way, the question "is it possible to cure psoriasis forever" cannot be given a positive answer: at best, we can talk about many years of stable remission.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: psoriatic disease also affects joints, nails and metabolic disorders.
Basic methods of treating psoriasis.
The main method is phototherapy, or light irradiation with certain wavelengths.Phototherapy is an effective modern method, as it is not associated with 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.It allows the skin to receive high doses of ultraviolet radiation.If the patient has chronic liver or kidney disease, then such treatment is contraindicated.Of course, phototherapy can also be contraindicated - for example, in cases of pregnancy and malignant neoplasms.But, as a rule, narrow-band phototherapy is very effective because:
- The radiation does not penetrate deep into the tissues, affecting only the outer layer (epidermis).
- Phototherapy targets target plaques, such as scalp psoriasis, without exposing the whole person to radiation.
Diet for psoriasis
Psoriasis treatment is impossible without proper nutrition and adherence to a suitable diet.The basic principles of the diet are as follows:
- complete exclusion of alcohol and alcohol;
- exclusion of "carbonated" drinks - cola;
- exclusion and limitation of red fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, bell peppers, strawberries;
- exclusion of products with a high content of "chemicals": colors, 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 popular 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 the chronic oxidation of the internal environment of the body, or the development of a state of metabolic acidosis.Therefore, sodium bicarbonate (or baking soda) is widely used for various baths, creams and compresses.Soda can 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:
- able to soften areas of redness and skin plaques;
- softens, reduces the manifestations of inflammation, reduces the brightness of the color of the plaques;
- can reduce skin itching, soothes;
- is able to restore the lymphatic flow through the capillaries, as well as the blood flow in the microcirculatory bed of the blood capillaries of the epidermis;
- Sodium bicarbonate is able to facilitate the "acidification" of the epidermis, promoting the elimination of endotoxins.
Treatment methods for 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 are able to relieve inflammation, creating a protective barrier.It is important that the zinc ointment is very cheap.
Another well-proven non-medical folk remedy for treating 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 ointments and medicated shampoos.The effect of tar is opposite to the effect of zinc - it is capable of local irritation, increasing blood circulation in the affected areas and also stimulates skin regeneration.
The treatment of psoriasis will be incomplete without the use of creams and ointments with vitamins, mainly containing vitamin D, or simply ointment with vitamin D. The vitamin helps to suppress the excessive growth or proliferation of keratinocytes and, therefore, reduces the volume and intensity of the rashes and reduces the skin.
Oil preparations are also widely used in the local therapy 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, how important it is to take precautions in time.Tar and fat preparations can cause allergies, so first you need to do an application or test on the skin.When using baking soda internally, be sure to consult a doctor.This applies especially to patients suffering from various chronic gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum.