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Psoriasis Treatment
- Herbal Medicines and Alternative Cures
by Peter
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Psoriasis is a skin disease wherein
the symptoms include rashes in the knees, elbows, the face, and
even in the genitals and the scalp. Psoriasis affects a large
section of the population (it is more common among Scandinavians
and less common among Africans and Asians) and to those who are
affected, psoriasis treatment is a priority because the rashes
often look bad.
Treatments
and cures are prescribed by the doctor from how it is effecting
the patients state of mind, their confidence, if it is exposed
on the face or hands. Other factors to consider are lifestyle,
occupation, geographic location (if at a distance from treatment
centres, it could be difficult for the patient to receive certain
therapies, such as photo therapy), other health problems that
require medication (certain psoriasis medications might interact
with other medications)
An
alternative treatment for psoriasis is detoxification. This treatment
may just be the solution that you need to keep your skin disorder
under control. According to naturopathic doctors, treating psoriasis
helps by treating your liver. Psoriasis has been linked to the
presence of several microbial byproducts in the blood. These
signs point to an abnormal function of the liver. |
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When psoriasis is extensive then
ultraviolet light treatment or phototherapy is used on patients.
Phototherapy involves exposure of the skin to wavelengths of
ultraviolet light under medical supervision. Ultraviolet light
B (UVB) is an effective form of ultraviolet radiation for treating
psoriasis. It is present in natural sunlight and penetrates the
skin. UVB slows the abnormally rapid growth of skin cells associated
with psoriasis. Treatment involves exposing the skin to an artificial
UVB light source over a set period of time.
Fumaric Acid Ester Therapy. Introduced almost 30
years ago, this is one of Germanys most commonly prescribed oral
treatments for sever plaque psoriasis. Common side effects include:
flushing, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Kidney disorders,
decreased white blood cell count, and osteoporosis are more serious
side effects of this psoriatic treatment. The gastrointestinal
side effects have caused 37% of people taking the original medication
to discontinue use; however, recent reformulation offers only
rare reports of the gastrointestinal side effects.
Herbal medicines like Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus),
Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Khadir (Acacia catechu), Vacha
(Acorus calamus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), and Jatamansi(Nardostachys
jatamansi) are used to treat the skin and blood tissue, and to
reduce stress.
Other medicines
like Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and
Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba) are used to treat the disturbed immune
system of the body.
Aloe Vera
and Jojoba based shampoos are considered excellent psoriasis
natural treatments for the scalp area, because they help soften
the skin and psoriasis plaques.
Oatmeal
is another psoriasis natural treatment that can help the entire
body, because it can simply be shaken into bathwater and used
as a soak. This softens the skin naturally, and helps thin out
and soften the psoriasis plaques too. |
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