Fight Psoriasis With These Natural Remedies

Psoriasis is a skin disease of genetic origin which can be aggravated by various factors. It is therefore important to know certain remedies to calm your symptoms.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is very difficult to treat and usually gets worse with age. Any factor can be the trigger for an outbreak or the worsening of this disorder, such as a food, a stressful situation, or a sudden change in the weather.

Any disease that affects the skin will be a source of complexes. However, the important thing is not to get carried away by these feelings, because otherwise we will only make the situation worse.

The skin is the area most prone to contracting different types of diseases,  and even more so now with the significant deterioration of the environment.

In this article, we are going to tell you a little more about this disease. We also tell how to prepare for  natural remedies that are helpful to fight your symptoms.

Symptoms of psoriasis

Some of the most common physical problems with this condition include:

• Skin inflammation
• Peeling skin
• Redness
• Itching
• In the most severe cases, it also causes pain

The most common areas where symptoms of psoriasis appear are the back, scalp, and extremities. However, there are also cases where it proliferates in the genitals, armpits or even under the fingernails.

This pathology  mainly affects  people aged 15-35 years,  although its occurrence in children and the elderly is not excluded. 

Causes

The origin of psoriasis is not known for sure, although it  is known to have a genetic and hereditary component.  Indeed, if both parents suffer from psoriasis, it is possible that one in four children suffers from this disease.

• Climatology: Frequent changes of cold and heat can cause psoriasis.
• Trauma: Any type of blow can be the trigger for the appearance of psoriasis in the affected area. Likewise, sunburn can cause outbreaks of this disease.
• Medication: The consumption of certain medications can contribute to the onset or proliferation of psoriasis epidemics. For this reason, it is important that we tell our doctor about the medications we are taking.
• Stress: any situation that causes us stress can trigger this skin pathology.

This pathology  can manifest itself very differently in each individual,  so its classification is based on the form and severity of the lesion.

Recommendations

There are a lot of things we can do apart from the treatment our dermatologist prescribes for us, such as:

• Drink lots of water during the day
• Moisturize the skin with natural products such as aloe vera
• Go to the sea, because the salt water is very beneficial
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol
• Reduce the consumption of dairy products, sugars, fats and refined flours
• Improve the function of the liver, kidneys and intestine, to facilitate the elimination of toxins
• Exercise two or three times a week
• Have a good night’s rest

Natural remedies for psoriasis

Natural remedies will always help us alleviate the symptoms of many of our ailments. However, it is worth remembering that in cases like these,  they should be supplemented with medication.

Carrot

Carrot, rich in antioxidants, is very beneficial for all types of skin problems.

Ingredients

• 2 small carrots
• 1 cucumber

What should we do?

• Grate the two ingredients, mix them well and place them on the affected areas.
• Leave on for 20 minutes and remove.

Aloe vera

This herb is one of the most beneficial to our body and helps us relieve many different symptoms. In this case, we can use it in two ways:

As a humectant

• Aloe vera has amazing moisturizing properties, which will help us renew the skin,  and protect the lower skin from itching.
• Apply aloe vera directly to the affected area. Immediately you will notice an improvement.

In juice

Taken in juice, it promotes the proper functioning of the intestine.  This organ is closely related to psoriasis and we must try to maintain a good evacuation.

Ingredients

• An aloe vera leaf
• 3 cups of water (750 ml)

Preparation

• Put the ingredients directly into the blender, and mix well.
• It is recommended to drink the mixture 3 times a day, until you notice an improvement.

Linseed oil

The omega 3 essential fatty acids contained in flax are very beneficial for the health of the skin, especially for psoriasis. They nourish us from the inside and prevent the dryness and itching  caused by this disease.

What should we do?

• First take two tablespoons of this oil (30 ml) and put them on the palms of your hands.
• Apply directly to affected areas and leave on for 20 minutes, then remove. The amounts depend on where the disease is found.
• You can also go for coconut oil, as it’s a great moisturizer as well.