Control Your Psoriasis With Alternative Treatments
While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are several treatments available that will help to control your psoriasis. These include both doctor-prescribed treatments and at-home remedies.
Using a topical cream or ointment is the first way to control your psoriasis. Many of these are available over-the-counter, but check with your doctor to see if a prescription ointment would be better for your condition. Topical treatments may include tar, anthralin, dovonex, and salicyclic acid.
Your doctor might prescribe corticosteroids to control your psoriasis. These are anti-inflammatory and help to reduce swelling. Discuss with your doctor the proper way to apply these.
If you have an extensive case of psoriasis, you and your doctor might choose to control your psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy, also known as phototherapy. Phototherapy entails your skin being exposed to ultraviolet light B.
Although treatment from your doctor is important, don’t forget home remedies that can help you control your psoriasis. This can be as simple as the diet you eat. A healthy diet high in vegetables and low in meat and dairy is important. Supplement your diet with EFAs (essential fatty acids) that can be found in flax seed oil or fish oil.
Many people choose to use an alternative form of therapy to help control their psoriasis. This might take the form of acupuncture or a traditional Eastern form of healing such as qigong. These alternative therapies are meant to complement traditional Western treatment and not used alone.
In addition to having healthy foods, your kitchen can also have natural topical treatments. Vegetable or olive oil can be added to your bath to relieve itching. Baking soda can be mixed with water and applied directly to plaques with a cloth. Apple cider vinegar can be rubbed on the scalp to help control your psoriasis.
Since stress can worsen your psoriasis symptoms, take the steps to reduce your stress level. Learn how to meditate, exercise regularly, or take a yoga class. Be sure to enjoy your hobbies or take up a new one for some fun time
There may not be a cure, but there are many options available that can help lessen the symptoms and severity of your psoriasis. A combination of doctor prescriptions and a healthy lifestyle are among the most effective ways to control your psoriasis.
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