Most often, treated rashes are found on open areas of the body: arms, legs, head and face.Slightly less interesting are the so-called "reserve 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 stable remission.Sometimes it occurs when the climate changes: sunny and marine 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 not only dangerous due to its skin manifestations: psoriatic disease also affects joints, nails and metabolic disorders.
Basic methods for the treatment of 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 drugs, side effects and does not require hospital treatment.Phototherapy is slightly 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, such treatment is contraindicated.Of course, phototherapy can also be contraindicated, for example in cases of pregnancy and malignant tumors.But, as a rule, narrow band phototherapy is very effective because:
- The radiation does not penetrate deeply into the tissue, but only affects 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 compliance with an appropriate diet.The basic principles of the diet are as follows:
- complete exclusion of alcohol and spirits;
- exclusion of “carbonated” drinks – cola;
- exclusion and limitation of red fruits and vegetables - tomatoes, peppers, strawberries;
- exclusion of products with a high content of "chemical substances": colourants, preservatives and various flavourings;
- do not consume citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, as well as hot and spicy foods.
How to treat psoriasis with folk remedies
One of the best-known treatments for psoriasis is sodium bicarbonate.Baking soda is known to have the ability to purify the environment, unlike lemon juice and vinegar, which are acidic.But one of the causes of psoriasis is chronic oxidation of the body's internal environment 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 and taken orally as well.Under no circumstances should the soda be ash or technical soda.Sodium bicarbonate has the following properties:
- capable of softening areas of rashes and skin plaques;
- soothes, reduces the manifestations of inflammation, reduces the brightness of the color of the plaques;
- can reduce skin itching, soothes;
- 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 able to alleviate 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 also able to relieve inflammation, creating a protective barrier.It is important that 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 the 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 local irritation, increases 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, containing mainly vitamin D, or simply ointments with vitamin D. The vitamin helps to suppress the overgrowth or proliferation of keratinocytes and, therefore, reduce the volume and intensity of skin rashes and reduce peeling.
Petroleum-based 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 curing psoriasis, how important it is to take timely precautions.Tar and grease preparations can cause allergies, so it is necessary to first carry out an application or test on the skin.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.