Psoriasis?

Question

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A CURE FOR THIS STUFF? I FOUND A OVER THE COUNTER CREAM THAT HELPS SOME.

Answer 1

Hi There

Here are the answers you need.

Cause
Psoriasis is metabolic in nature and can be triggered by environmental or stressful conditions, poor diet, flu-like conditions, the administration of penicillin, and nutritional deficiencies. Patients with psoriasis are also a higher risk of rheumatoid diseases.

Psoriasis can be caused by food allergies, essential fatty acid deficiencies, low digestive enzyme and hydrochloric acid levels, vitamin B complex deficiencies, emotional stress, illness, drugs (such as beta-blockers, lithium, and chloroquine), poison ivy or oak, skin damage, and several infections, bacterial or viral in origin.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: The following essential oils are recommended: bergamot (to help heal skin plaques), lavender (to reduce excessive itching), melissa (for irritated skin), jasmine (for dry sensitive skin), geranium (for dry irritating skin), and sandalwood mysore (for dehydrated, inflamed, and sensitive skin).

Diet: Screen for and eliminate all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Eat a varied diet of organic, whole foods, rotating foods as much as possible. Eliminate wheat and wheat products for 1-3 months. Consume seafood high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, and each day, on a rotating basis, take one tablespoon of olive or flaxseed oil, and be sure to drink plenty of pure, filtered water. Organic beef, venison, poultry, garlic, onions, parsley, organic plain yogurt, and sauerkraut are also recommended.

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically can soothe symptoms.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of burdock, sarsaparilla, and cleavers tinctures and take one teaspoon three times a day. Silymarin (milk thistle) is also helpful for psoriasis due to its positive effects on liver function.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Psorinum, Sulfur, Graphites, Cuprum met., and Arsen alb.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can be helpful: apple and carrot; beet, cucumber, and grape; and beet, carrot, burdock, yellowdock and garlic.

Lifestyle: Mild cases of psoriasis may be helped by daily exposure to sunlight. Frequent exercise is also recommended.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful: evening primrose oil, omega-3 essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin B Complex, vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, folic acid, lecithin, zinc, and a multimineral supplement. Taking hydrochloric acid (HCL) with each meal can also be of use.

In Europe fumaric acid treatment in the form of fumaric acid tablets, ointment, lotion, and scalp lotions is widely used to reverse symptoms of psoriasis

Topical Treatment: Apply seawater to the affected skin several times daily. Linseed or avocado oil, aloe vera gel, and/or capsaicin cream applied topically can reduce the scaling, thickness, redness, and itching.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

I know your struggle. I have had Psoriasis for about ten years. I developed it when I was diagnosed with Diabetes. The doctors say it is because my immune system has been compromised by Diabetes and because of stress. I have tried several prescription drugs for Psoriasis and many ovewr the counter lotions and ointments--including tar-based solutions and nothing has eliminated it--only quelled it somewhat. Just the other day when I was in the grocery store a lil 4 yr old boy asked "Hey mister, how come you got that pink stuff on your arm?" Made me feel real good. Not!
The only thing that has helped reduce my psoriasis, is a reductuon in stress. I was working a very high stress job, and raising two teenagers. I no longer have the job, and my kids are grown, and the masssive amounts of psoriaasis that were on both legs have gone away. I do use Vaseline Intensive Care on my elbows, and it seems to help me not to develope scales, but I have to stay on it. Sorry you have to suffer with the same stuff too. I wouldn't be surprised if some of my Psoriasis might be relatrd to diet, but so far I have not what it is. Sorry I cannot be more helpful. Believe me, I wish I knew the cure. Keep trying--somebody out there may really have the answer.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as a cure for psoriasis...I know becaus I suffer from it. I've found that the over the counter stuff works for a short peroid of time but the best thing to do is to see a dermatologist. He can prescribe some creams or shampoos and if that doesnt help then the doctor will most likely put you on UV light treatments which then you will likely go into remission for up to six months! I wish there was a cure but nothing so far!! I know how it feels and i've suffered with it since I was 5 years old so just hang in there!

Answer 4

Psoriasis is a nerve condition that doesn't have a cure. The dry skin and itching and scaling are surface conditions associated with psoriasis.

To remove the scales and dry skin, try a drug called Soriatane. There's a downside: it makes your eyes dry and causes other body rashes, but it clears the heck out of the scaley skin. Also, it metabolizes in the liver, so you can only take it every so often for a while.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

you know ive heard that there are special diets that actually help more then anything else, you should look into that, sorry i dont have a straight answer for you but maybe that will be a lead to work from.

Answer 7

I don't think there is a cure, but there are medications that can reduce the symptoms.

Answer 8

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