subject: Natural Psoriasis Remedies [print this page] Psoriasis is massive problem for anyone who has ever had to live with the red patches of skin that typify this strange and not well understood disease. It can be itchy and ugly, and of course embarrassing. Doctor's visits and medical treatments for psoriasis can get expensive, and there is no guarantee they will have any effect.
If you are a sufferer of psoriasis, then one place you can uncover a natural psoriasis remedy that won't break the bank is right in your kitchen. They are cheap, easy, and most folk won't even have to leave the house to give them a try.
Apple cider vinegar throughout the years has been used to help ease burns and calm skin inflammations. The vinegar can be used to dip in affected fingernails or toenails. The vinegar can also be put straight onto plaques (the red, patchy areas) with a cloth or cotton swabs. A proper mixture of apple cider vinegar is a single cup vinegar to one gallon of water.
Plastic wrap is useful to cover up and heal the lesions left by a bout of psoriasis. Covering up open sores can help keep medication in place, but is also a handy way to keep moisturizers working longer. Just apply the medication or lotion, then loosely wrap normal plastic wrap around the area. Leave the wrap on long enough to absorb the medication or lotion, but not so long the skin gets pruny or soggy. Normally an hour or so is sufficient time.
Oils can be great for the skin. If scalp psoriasis is a problem for you, try warming up a little olive oil and massaging it right into the scalp. Leave it in for a minute or so and then shampoo as usual. The olive oil will help remove the extra flaky skin.
Mineral Oil is useful in soothing damage made to the skin by psoriasis, especially if you can't resist the urge to scratch the patches. You can apply it directly or mix it into a bath, allowing the skin to absorb it as you bathe. Olive oil and normal, everyday vegetable oil can also be put in the bath as well to soak the skin. Speaking of baths, adding in some Epsom salts can help heal wounds faster and reduce the swelling.
Baking soda can help soothe itching. You can easily make a mixture to place on the itchy areas by mixing 1 cups of baking soda with 3 gallons of water. Dip a washcloth into the mixture and place on the itchy areas for relief from the dreaded itch.
Psoriasis is a disease that plagues the lives of millions the world over, and in the absence of a remedy on the market it looks likely to continue this way for a long while to come. By following these easy tips to heal the visible symptoms, whilst looking after your body internally through a healthy diet, you could find you come across your own cure sooner than you think.
