Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder. Basically, this is of five types – erythrodermic psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis and plague psoriasis. Psoriasis is characterized by red, thick, silvery patches on the skin. This is also referred to as inflammatory skin ailment. This condition affects both the genders and generally appears during 15 – 30 years. Seasonal changes, skin infections, injury to skin, heredity factor and abnormality in metabolism of proteins and amino acids are some causes of psoriasis. Certain effective home remedies for psoriasis are discussed in the below lines.

Home Remedies for Psoriasis:
Following are some effective home remedies for psoriasis:

• Bitter gourd can be considered as an effective remedy for psoriasis. Take a cup of fresh bitter gourd juice and add a tablespoon of lime juice and drink it on an empty stomach every day, for 4 – 6 months.
• Apply freshly extracted cashew nut oil on the psoriasis afflicted area. This acts like a best remedy for psoriasis.
• Apply avocado oil on the affected area. This is another natural cure for psoriasis.
• Another useful remedy is curd. Pour buttermilk on the affected sites. You may also add some herbs like holy basil to it and pour it on the regions.
• As psoriasis is considered to be a metabolic disorder, cucumbers, grapes, carrots and beetroots help in curing this skin ailment as they have cleansing properties.
• Fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables particularly organically grown vegetables, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds are good and favorable to cure psoriasis naturally.
• All animal fats that include eggs, processed or refined foods, butter and milk must be avoided. It is said that these cause psoriasis.
• Foods that contain whit sugar or hydrogenated fats and all condiments, coffee and tea must be avoided.
• According to the recent research, vitamin E therapy has been very effective in treating this skin ailment. You can take a daily dose of 200 – 800 IU to heal psoriasis.
• Cabbage leaves can also be used for treating this condition. Make a compress with cabbage leaves and apply it over the affected areas. Let it stay for a few minutes and then rinse with water. This is another beneficial home remedy for psoriasis.

The above mentioned home remedies for psoriasis may give relief to some extent. If the symptoms does not subside, consult the health care provider for further assistance.