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any home remedies for psoriasis?

I have psoriasis on my knee and I tried using vaseline it only kept it from drying too fast but never relieved the itch which causes it to spread if you scratch it so I was just wondering if anyone know f anything I can use to help get rid of this thank you.

the most important step in controlling psoriasis is to keep skin well moisturized. A big problem with psoriasis is scale buildup, and moisturizers are extremely effective at preventing this. Plain petroleum jelly is a very effective moisturizer. But if you’re buying a commercial moisturizer, those that contain lactic acid, such as LactiCare, seem to work better. Also, Eucerin cream works well as a moisturizer for those with psoriasis.

Moisturize after bathing. To get the most from your moisturizer, apply it within three minutes after leaving the shower or bathtub. We recommend that you pat yourself dry and apply the moisturizer liberally all over your body–not just on plaques. That’s because even ‘clear’ skin in people with psoriasis is drier than in people who don’t have psoriasis. It’s thought that little cracks on dry skin might encourage more psoriasis.

Soak up the sun. Many psoriasis patients are prescribed a specific regimen of ultraviolet light treatments. Getting artificial sunlight from a special lamp or tanning booth can help. An easier and less expensive method is simply to hit the Great Outdoors. “We know that exposure to sunlight is extremely helpful for treating psoriasis,” says David Kalin, M.D., a family practitioner in Largo, Florida. A moderate amount of sunlight enhances the production of vitamin D, which may be effective in controlling psoriasis.

But don’t soak up the booze. Doctors are still trying to find out for sure why alcohol exacerbates psoriasis. They suspect that alcohol increases activity of a certain kind of white blood cell that’s found in psoriasis patients but not in other people. (But it’s also possible that drinkers are just more highly stressed and therefore more prone to psoriasis.)

“Alcohol is a definite problem,” according to Stephen M. Purcell, D.O., chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and assistant clinical professor at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. “It’s best to not drink at all if you have psoriasis.”

Spice up your bath. Bathing is often a catch-22 for those with psoriasis. That’s because soaking in warm water helps soften psoriasis plaques, but it sometimes dries skin and worsens itching. “One way to get the benefits of a bath without the dryness is to add a couple of capfuls of vegetable oil to your bath,” says McNeal. “The best way to do it is to get in the tub first, so your body soaks up the water, and then add the oil.” Another alternative suggested by McNeal: Mix two teaspoons of olive oil in a large glass of milk and add that to your bath.

Be extra careful stepping out of the tub, since oils can make surfaces very slippery. (Be sure to scrub the tub afterward.)

Head to the kitchen to soothe that itchin’. To soothe itching caused by dry skin and psoriasis, dissolve 1/3 cup of baking soda in a gallon of water. Soak a washcloth in the solution, wring it out, and then it apply to the itchy area. Or add a cup of apple cider kitchen vinegar to the water and apply that to the skin.

Cover the cracks with cow cream. If your skin is cracked because of psoriasis–which can cause itching and more plaques–do what dairymen do. “They found that Bag Balm, a product originally used to relieve cracking in cow udders, worked just as well on their cracked hands,” says McNeal. “Then people with psoriasis found it worked great on their dry or cracked skin.” Bag Balm is available at most feed stores; some drugstores may be able to order it.

Take care of mind and body. Stress is a known trigger of psoriasis, so managing your mental state–through exercise, relaxation techniques or whatever mellows you out–is one way to keep your condition under control.

Guard against infection and injury. “Infection may lead to an outbreak or worsen your condition, so it’s important to try to avoid infectious disease,” says Dr. Kalin. New lesions may also appear on injured skin, so try to avoid cuts and scrapes.

Watch what you eat. “Although there are no specific links that have been proven, it appears a diet high in oily fish–such as tuna, mackerel, sardines and salmon–helps reduce the itching and inflammation of psoriasis,” says Dr. Lowe.

Avoid certain foods. “Some anecdotal reports suggest patients do better when they reduce or eliminate tomatoes and tomato-based dishes–possibly because of high acidity levels,” says Dr. Kalin. “Also, some of my patients with psoriasis have noticed a decrease in plaques by avoiding or limiting their intake of pork products and other fatty meats as well as caffeine.”

Go electric. If you have plaques on your face, neck, legs or other areas that require shaving, use an electric razor instead of a blade. “An electric razor won’t cut skin as easily, and every time you cut yourself, you risk new lesions,”

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Psoriasis Relief Oil

Psoriasis Treatment
by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Hope you read my article last month about the great Oat Pouches that I’d found to treat my Psoriasis. Just wanted to let you know that the same company has just sent me a sample of their Psoriasis Relief Oil and, within 2 days, I’ve had incredible results.

I’ve used the Oil after my ExfoliOats’ Oat Pouches and cannot believe the difference in the appearance of my skin. Just as they promised, the red and white patches just disappeared (even if only temporarily). But who cares, I was able to wear a sleeveless top to a wedding last weekend and nobody noticed or commented on my Psoriasis. In fact a close friend asked if my Psoriasis had been cured but I reminded her that there is no cure – simply ways to control the disease.

Since I last wrote, I have disposed of all of my steroid creams, kept away from the sun beds and relied on nature’s own remedies – oats, chamomile, lavender, olive oil and dead sea salt.

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All of you Psoriasis and Eczema sufferers (and we do make a large crowd!) do yourselves a favour and visit www.ExfoliOats.com – at last something that really works and can’t cause me further damage. By the way, if you need to get some advice, I’ve found that the people at ExfoliOats are really easy to talk to and genuinely want to help – quite a few of them suffer from Psoriasis so know what they’re talking about. The telephone number is on their web site.

I’ll keep any eye on their web site and keep you informed of any new ideas.

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If you suffer from this, you know all too well how it affects your skin and your life. From the clothes you wear to how you sleep at night, Psoriasis can even affect your work life. Finding the right treatment isn’t always easy. Have you tried the creams, injections and the pills and still haven’t found the results you are looking for? Now is the time to try Psoriasil.
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Facts and information about Psoriasis

  1. Psoriasis is seen in both sexes equally and may occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25 years.
  2. About thirty percent of people with psoriasis have a family history of the disease, and scientists have identified genetic signals that point to the condition.
  3. One theory considers psoriasis as primarily a result of excessive growth and increase of skin cells. The condition is simply labelled as a fault of the epidermis.
  4. One hypothesis sees the disease as being an immune-mediated illness in which the excessive reproduction of skin cells is unrelated to factors induced by the immune system.
  5. Psoriasis comes about more frequently in dry skin than oily or well-moisturized skin, and usually as a result of an external skin injury such as a scratch or cut.
  6. To eliminate dry skin and cut down on psoriasis symptoms, it is advised to not use shower scrubs, as they not only damage skin by leaving tiny scratches, they also scrape off the naturally occurring skin oil.
  7. Although anti-inflammatory treatments could relieve symptoms of the disease they do not solve the underlying problem and may not be the best option for cure.
  8. There can be severe variation between people in the effectiveness of specific psoriasis treatments and, as a result of this, dermatologists sometimes use a trial-and-error approach to discovering the most appropriate treatment for their patient.
  9. It has long been proven that frequent, short, non-burning exposure to sunlight is known to reduce or improve psoriasis.
  10. Psoriasis is frequently a lifelong problem; there is presently no cure but various treatments can help to alleviate the symptoms that affect the patient.

does anyone know any home remedies for psoriasis of the scalp?

i have severe dry skin of the scalp (psoriasis) does anyone know any home rememdies that could calm the itching and flaking

There is no magic cure for scalp psoriasis. Treatment is temporarily effective, and may need to be continued for quite a while.
If you have psoriasis of the scalp, it helps to wash your hair daily.
Moderate sunlight exposure of the scalp is often helpful. Avoid sunburn, since psoriasis may develop in areas of injured skin.

Treatment:
1. First apply tar shampoo such as Tarsum, which is available from us, to the scalp. Rub the liquid into the scalp, then wait 15-20 minutes before showering. If you have light colored hair you may want to use a medicated shampoo instead, such as Head & Shoulders or Sebulex, because tar shampoos can discolor the hair.

2. Next wash the scalp with the Tarsum. If you have light colored hair you may want to use a medicated shampoo instead, such as Head & Shoulders or Sebulex, because tar shampoos can discolor the hair.

3. Your doctor may prescribe a cortisone lotion to rub into your scalp after shampooing or before bed.

4. Sometimes you must take a break from your regimen for a few days because the psoriasis will become resistant to treatment. After pausing for several days, the psoriasis should again respond to treatment.

If all of the above treatments fail, you should warm olive oil on the stove, making sure it is not too hot, and then rub it into your scalp. Next, wrap a towel around your head and let it soak for 30 minutes. Then proceed to step two above.

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