Most often, rashes that are treated are located on open areas of the body: on the arms, legs, head and face.Of somewhat less interest are the so-called “standby plaques,” 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 distress to the owners.
Complete cleansing of the skin, as a rule, indicates stable remission.Sometimes it occurs when the climate changes: sunny and sea 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 irradiation with light of certain wavelengths.Phototherapy is a modern effective method, as 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.It allows the skin to receive high doses of ultraviolet radiation.If the patient has chronic liver or kidney diseases, then such treatment is contraindicated. Naturally, phototherapy may also be contraindicated - for example, in cases of pregnancy and malignant neoplasms.But, as a rule, narrowband phototherapy is highly effective because:
- The radiation does not penetrate deep into the tissue, affecting only the outer layer (epidermis).
- Phototherapy targets targeted 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 an appropriate diet.The basic principles of the diet are as follows:
- complete 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 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 well-known treatments for psoriasis is baking soda.Baking soda is known to have the ability to cleanse 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, sodium bicarbonate (or baking soda) 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 soda be ash or technical soda.Baking soda has the following properties:
- able to soften areas of rash and skin plaques;
- soothes, reduces the manifestations of inflammation, reduces the brightness of the color of plaques;
- can reduce skin itching, soothes;
- is able to restore lymph flow through the capillaries, as well as blood flow in the microcirculatory bed of the blood capillaries of the epidermis;
- Sodium bicarbonate is able to relieve “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 also able to relieve inflammation, while creating a protective barrier.It is important that zinc ointment is very inexpensive.
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 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 the regeneration of the skin.
Treatment of psoriasis will be incomplete without the use of vitamin creams and ointments, mainly containing vitamin D, or simply ointment with vitamin D.The vitamin helps suppress excessive growth or proliferation of keratinocytes, and, therefore, reduce the volume and intensity of rashes and reduce peeling.
Petroleum preparations are also widely used in 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 as it is important to take timely precautions.Tar and grease preparations can cause allergies, so first you need to carry out a skin application or test.When using baking soda internally, be sure to consult a physician.This especially applies to patients suffering from various chronic gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum.