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Control Your Psoriasis Using Natural Remedies PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karina Potthast   
Psoriasis might not have a cure, but that doesn't mean it has to ruin your life. There are many steps that you can take to help control your psoriasis. For the best results, consider using natural remedies and a healthy lifestyle along with your doctor-prescribed treatments.
by KarinaPotthast


Psoriasis might not have a cure, but that doesn't mean it has to ruin your life. There are many steps that you can take to help control your psoriasis. For the best results, consider using natural remedies and a healthy lifestyle along with your doctor-prescribed treatments.

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.

Doctor prescribed corticosteroids is another common way to control your psoriasis. They help reduce swelling with their anti-inflammatory properties. Some of these may carry side effects, so discuss this option thoroughly with your physician.

Phototherapy, or ultraviolet light therapy is another method that is especially good for extensive cases. Artificial ultraviolet light B is used in phototherapy.

A healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh vegetables can help control your psoriasis. This diet should be low in dairy and meat and include supplementation of the Essential Fatty Acids found in flax seed oil or fish oil.

Some alternative therapies, such as acupuncture or reflexology can help to control your psoriasis by reducing stress which in turn can help reduce the duration of flare-ups or even the frequency of psoriasis flare-ups.

There are many things in you kitchen cupboard that can help you control your psoriasis. One of these is olive or vegetable oil, which can be added to bath water to help relieve itching. Another is baking soda, which, when added to water, can make a mixture that can be applied to the skin with a washcloth. Apple cider vinegar treatments are a popular way to control psoriasis.

Stress can make your psoriasis worse, so reducing stress in your life is an important part of controlling psoriasis. You can do this with exercise, yoga, breathing exercises, or meditation.

Work closely with your doctor to discover the best ways to control your psoriasis. While there is not yet a cure, there are many steps that you can take to help reduce the pain and the severity of your psoriasis outbreaks.

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