Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. This skin disease is characterized by inflammation and scaling due to overactive outer layer of the skin. This layer starts to produce cells faster than normal and collects on the surface leading to scaling.
Cutting across all age groups, the patients suffer major emotional distress, pain in the joints and continuous discomfort. The major symptoms are reddening, thickening of the skin patches, itching, burning and scales formation. The patches at the joints may crack and ooze. There are many body parts which are affected - elbows, knees, back, and scalp, soles of feet, fingernails and toes. Scalp psoriasis is a common problem affecting majority of the people. It ranges from mild to severe, with thick scales covering the whole scalp. It is very painful, itchy and cause severe hair loss.
Treatment for scalp psoriasis is difficult as the hair become an obstacle, for applying creams and medicines. Cutting the hair very short or going bald is the only option for people, making it embarrassing to go out in public. There are many specially medicated shampoos which include salicylic acid, known for exfoliating properties and an active ingredient in anti dandruff shampoos.
For more sever cases, the standard psoriasis treatment is phototherapy. This system of treatment involves exposing the scalp or affected part to ultra violet rays. While other forms of treatment are application of topical creams and antibiotic applications. However, there are many organic and natural psoriasis treatment methods. There are known herbs and plants that have the properties to eliminate this disease by working from inside the body.
Polypodium leucotomos, a fern found in Honduras is known for its properties of blood purification. Its extract is taken orally to reducing skin related disorders. While many of commonly available oils and herbs are also helpful. Tea tree oil is one of the strongest antiseptic with features of ant bacterial, anti inflammation and known to be efficient as a fungicide. Products or creams having high content of this oil may be beneficial. Chamomile, Wild Cherries and pepper mint oil also have high content of astringent and antiseptic properties.
Dandelion extract is popular as a natural allergen while nettle has herbal anti inflammatory properties and rich in minerals. Aloe Barbabenis is an amazing plant when it comes to reducing irritation and related discomfort.You can look for products having a higher content of these above mentioned herbs and plant extracts. Some essential oils may also provide you relief but its best to go to an aromatherapy practioner, who has worked with Psoriasis.
