Psoriasis Dos and Don’ts: Baths, Vaseline, and More

If you’re living with psoriasis, you probably already know how frustrating and challenging it can sometimes be to cope with the condition. Symptoms like itchy, scaling skin can affect your ability to perform daily activities, take a toll on your emotional health, and impact your quality of life.

The good news: There are ways to make life with psoriasis easier. Follow these dos and don’ts to help get your symptoms under control.

Psoriasis Dos

Do talk to a dermatologist. Make an appointment with a dermatologist who specializes in treating psoriasis — he or she will be aware of the latest developments regarding treatment plans. Be prepared to discuss the details of your condition with your doctor, including when you first noticed it, what your symptoms are, any situations that seem to make your symptoms worse, and what treatments have and have not worked for you in the past.

Do moisturize. Dry skin is more susceptible to outbreaks of psoriasis, so keep your skin well lubricated. After bathing or showering, seal in moisture by applying a generous amount of moisturizing cream or ointment to your skin. Vaseline, Cetaphil cream, and Eucerin cream are a few commonly available moisturizers reported to provide good results. Avoid lightweight lotions, which don’t contain enough emollients.

If over-the-counter products don’t help, your doctor may prescribe a moisturizing cream that contains medication.

Be especially diligent about moisturizing during the winter months, when cold outdoor weather and overheated buildings are a particularly drying combination. “In psoriasis, the epidermis builds up rapidly, producing a thick scale,” says James W. Swan, MD, professor of medicine in the division of dermatology at Loyola University Medical Center in La Grange Park, Illinois.

When the skin is hydrated, the scales soften and fall away, alleviating itch and dryness. “But not using anything on the skin for three days will allow the scale to get very thick,” says Dr. Swan.

Do take a soak. Soaking in a warm (not hot) bath for 15 minutes can help loosen scales and help reduce the itching and inflammation caused by psoriasis. Adding sea salt, oatmeal, bath oil, or a bath gel containing coal tar to the water can further soothe and moisturize your skin. If you live or vacation in an area with mineral or salt baths, take a dip in one. Both are associated with relieving psoriasis.

Do get some sun. For reasons experts still don’t fully understand, psoriasis lesions often diminish when exposed to ultraviolet light. So while sunbathing is discouraged for most people because of the risk of skin cancer, it can be helpful for those with psoriasis. The trick is to make sure that only the areas affected by psoriasis are exposed.

Cover unaffected skin with clothing or a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30. Limit sun exposure to 15 minutes, and be careful to avoid sunburn, which will only make matters worse. It may take several weeks to see an improvement. Avoid tanning beds, which don’t produce the same healing effect and may actually be harmful.

Your doctor may also recommend ultraviolet light therapy, either in the doctor’s office or at home. According to Swan, “One of the gold standards for treatment of psoriasis is phototherapy,” which involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light on a regular basis and under medical supervision. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, UVB light in particular penetrates the skin and slows the growth of affected skin cells.

“Ultraviolet B (UVB) light reduces the inflammatory cells from the skin that is causing psoriasis,” says Swan. “It also slows the cell proliferation that results in the scaling.”

Do reach out. Having psoriasis isn’t just physically tough — it can be difficult emotionally as well. Feelings of depression, frustration, and isolation are common. Body image issues related to the appearance of psoriasis lesions are normal. While it may feel as if you’re the only person struggling with this condition, in fact the World Health Organization reports that at least 100 million people are affected worldwide.

Discuss your feelings about the disease with your family, friends, and doctor. In-person and online support groups for those with psoriasis can also provide support and help you remember that you’re not alone. Psoriasis organizations, such as the National Psoriasis Foundation, can connect you with others who are living with psoriasis, as well as keep you informed about research developments and opportunities to get involved in fundraising walks and other events.

Psoriasis Don’ts

Don’t overdo it. The best way to handle psoriasis is to do so gently. Avoid the temptation to scratch or scrub lesions, which will only irritate them, making them worse. Try not to pick at scales, which can cause bleeding and increase your risk of infection. Instead, talk with your doctor about creams and ointments that can gently remove the thick scale. Bathing in very hot water or using abrasive cleaners can also make your symptoms flare up.

Don’t stress out. Some people with psoriasis say their condition worsens when they’re under stress. Avoid stressful situations when you can, and take extra steps to take care of yourself — such as eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep — when you can’t avoid stress. Hypnosis, relaxation, meditation, biofeedback, and other stress management techniques may also help.

Don’t ignore flare-ups. Psoriasis is a lifelong condition, and one that tends to wax and wane over time. But that doesn’t mean you just have to live with it. If your psoriasis returns after a period of being under control, schedule a visit with your doctor to find out why, and to decide what can be done to treat it. 

Don’t give up. One of the most frustrating things about treating psoriasis is that something that works well for one person may not work at all for another. It may take some time to find the right therapy or combination of therapies that works best for you. Be patient and don’t give up. It’s important to be consistent with your treatment plan, day in and day out, even when your symptoms aren’t so bad. With psoriasis, slow and steady wins the race.

How to Shower or Bathe if You Have Psoriasis

Stress, a cold or other infection, or dry weather can trigger a psoriasis flare. As your immune system overreacts, you’ll notice those telltale scaly psoriasis lesions — likely on your elbows, knees, or scalp — that can cause your skin to feel especially sensitive, irritated, and itchy. Soaking in a warm bath or shower can help soothe your skin by hydrating and softening these lesions. But frequent, hot baths or showers can dry skin and worsen psoriasis.

It’s important to note that your bathing and over-the-counter skin-care regimen won’t actually heal individual lesions, because psoriasis is an inflammatory disease that originates from the immune system. “It’s not something that we think about as a direct result of dry skin and bathing,” says Rashmi Unwala, MD, a dermatologist specializing in psoriasis at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “Focusing on skin care can be detrimental to patients. Just switching their products won’t make a difference for the internal disease and delays care.” It’s essential to see a doctor to diagnose and treat the underlying condition with a variety of safe and effective topical and systemic medicines.

With that said, your bathing routine during a psoriasis flare can impact how your skin feels. Here’s how to get the most out of your shower or bath.

1. Limit showers to 5 minutes and baths to 15 minutes once per day

Showering or bathing too often can increase the amount of moisture you lose through your skin, making it dry and irritated. “It can make already inflamed skin feel even worse,” says Dr. Unwala. She suggests bathing once a day and limiting baths to no more than 15 minutes and showers to 5 minutes.

2. Make sure the water is lukewarm, not hot

When your skin is irritated, keep the water temperature of your baths and showers warm, not hot. “Hot water will make skin drier and more irritated,” says Unwala.

3. Add coal tar, ground oatmeal, or bath oils to bathwater

Baths can help gently remove some psoriasis scales without damaging underlying skin or worsening individual lesions. “Especially if a person is extremely irritated and struggling with itch, baths can soothe and relieve discomfort,” says Unwala.

She suggests adding a coal tar solution to your bath, which can help ease itching and scaling and reduce some of the inflammation of the psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. You can also add bath oils to moisturize the skin as well as oatmeal, which helps moisturize by sealing the cracks in dry skin. If you have questions about which bath products to use, talk to your doctor or dermatologist.

4. Use gentle, moisture-rich body wash made for sensitive skin

Instead of bar soap, use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser or bodywash to avoid irritating your skin. “There’s a theoretical risk that because you have broken [and inflamed] skin, you could develop an allergy to some products,” says Unwala.

Many cleansers, shampoos, and lotions labeled for psoriasis contain coal tar. “It’s one of the most effective over-the-counter ingredients for psoriasis,” says Unwala. She adds that cleansers with salicylic acid can help gently work away psoriasis lesions on the skin without trauma. Lactic acid, urea, and phenols are also used as scale lifters, or keratinolytics. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about which ingredients to look for in your skin-care products.

5. Skip the washcloths and scrubbing beads

It might be tempting to use a loofah, a washcloth, or scrubbing beads to slough off psoriasis lesions. But excessive exfoliation with abrasive materials can inflame skin, potentially causing the Koebner phenomenon, in which minor skin injuries or infections lead to psoriasis flares.

“Trauma to the skin will lead to more psoriasis. Vigorous rubbing and scrubbing can lead to enlargements of areas of psoriasis,” explains Unwala. Instead, use your hands to gently apply your cleanser and rinse thoroughly.

6. If you have scalp psoriasis, gently massage shampoo and conditioner into your hair

The same principles apply if you have scalp psoriasis. Rather than rubbing shampoo into your hair, gently massage and rinse. Ask your doctor whether a medicated shampoo that contains coal tar to help ease inflammation could work for you.

7. Dry your skin by blotting your body with a towel

When you’re done bathing, avoid rubbing your towel on your skin or hair. Instead, gently pat yourself dry, leaving your skin slightly damp. Use towels washed in a fragrance-free detergent to avoid potentially irritating your skin.

8. Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer after getting out of the bath or shower

As soon as you’re done bathing, apply prescription topicals to any affected areas and then apply moisturizer to damp skin. Some experts recommend choosing a thick cream or ointment over a lotion to lock in moisture. If your skin is extra dry, you may want to consider using an oil.

Some ointments and moisturizers created for psoriasis also contain coal tar or salicylic acid, which can help calm inflammation and gently remove plaques. “Choose something that doesn’t have an exfoliant and isn’t irritating to the skin,” says Unwala. “Anything that burns or stings is going to make things worse.”

And remember, bathing can only do so much to help your skin during a psoriasis flare. It’s important to take your medications as prescribed and reach out to your doctor if your psoriasis isn’t improving or is getting worse. Adjusting your treatment to address the underlying cause is the only way to effectively treat psoriasis.

Dead Sea Salts for Psoriasis

The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordering Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank, and considered the most saline lake on Earth. The waters of the Dead Sea are said to be 10 times saltier than the oceans.  Since ancient times, the Dead Sea has been the place to go for people with skin conditions like psoriasis.

People who have been lucky enough to soak in the Dead Sea have reported smoother and more hydrated skin and less inflammation. This claimed healing power explains why Dead Sea salts are a popular and helpful treatment for psoriasis.

Here is what you need to know about Dead Sea salts, why they are so popular, benefits they may offer to people with psoriasis and research behind these, and how to use Dead Sea salts effectively and safely.

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What Are Dead Sea Salts?

Salts from the Dead Sea contain minerals that can improve the health and appearance of skin, hair, and nails. There have been numerous studies validating a connection between Dead Sea salt and the healing of skin diseases, including psoriasis.

Being the saltiest lake in the world, dead sea salt contains up to 10 times more minerals than normal sea salt.  These minerals are said to be helpful in cleaning, detoxifying, and restoring the body, especially the skin and muscles.

Some minerals found in Dead Sea salts that may promote skin health include:

Magnesium: Magnesium is great for detoxifying and cleansing the skin. It can promote cell metabolism and heal damaged and inflamed skin.

Calcium: Calcium may help promote skin growth and regeneration, retain skin’s moisture, and stimulate the production of antioxidants. Antioxidants can protect skin and slow down free radical production. Free radicals are known for damaging healthy skin, while antioxidants help the skin to protect itself. 

Zinc: Zinc, much like the other minerals in Dead Sea salt, can help to heal and rejuvenate skin and protect the cells involved in creating collagen, the protein that offers structure to much of the body, including bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin.

Sulfur: Sulfur is known for its powerful healing powers and antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties.

Potassium: Potassium can keep the skin moist and reduce skin puffiness.

Bromide: Bromide is known for soothing skin, relaxing the muscles, and calming nerves.

These minerals can penetrate deep into the skin offering prolonged benefits, including moisturizing effects. And because of this mineral-rich composition, Dead Sea salts have become famous for their healing properties, especially for the healing effect they have on skin conditions like psoriasis. 

Health Benefits in Psoriasis

Not everyone can visit the Dead Sea to soak in its waters and reap its psoriasis-relief benefits. However, it is still possible to get a similar effect using various products made from the salts of the Dead Sea.

Some benefits of using Dead Sea skin products for psoriasis include:

Exfoliation: Dead Sea salts are grainy, and they are loaded with calcium and sodium. That makes them perfect for removing thick dead skin and grime and bacteria that might be in the scales of dead skin.

Anti-inflammatory benefits: The red, flakey plaques and joint pain associated with psoriasis are a result of ongoing inflammation. And an important health benefit of Dead Sea salts is that they are rich in anti-inflammatory agents, including zinc and bromide. This means they can help with reducing inflammation throughout the body.

The anti-inflammatory properties of these salts may also promote blood circulation to infuse fresh oxygen throughout skin cells to lower the inflammation responsible for skin pain, redness, itching, and other psoriasis skin symptoms.

Moisturizing effect: Magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium in Dead sea salt can promote moisture in the skin. This is important because dry skin is more susceptible to psoriasis breakouts.

Skin permeability: The minerals present in Dead Sea salts make the skin more permeable, allowing skin creams and moisturizers to penetrate the deeper layers of skin more effectively.

Bacteria and fungi killer: Bacteria and fungi are responsible for many of the skin problems associated with psoriasis. But the minerals in Dead Sea salts can create an environment where it is harder for these harmful substances to live.

Talk to Your Doctor

Talk to your doctor before using Dead Sea salts for treating psoriasis, especially if you are taking prescription medicines. This is especially important if you have severe symptoms of psoriasis. Your doctor is in the best position to help you decide what skin products are best for managing your condition.

What the Research Says

One study reported in 2010 on synchronous balneophototherapy (sBPT)—a therapy that includes phototherapy and also simulates treatment conditions at the Dead Sea (usually a spa setting)­­—aimed to determine how effective this treatment was for psoriasis, especially in comparison to ultraviolet B phototherapy alone.

What the researchers found was that in routine clinical practice, sBPT was actually more effective than phototherapy alone with about 35 treatments, and results were sustained at a follow up of six months. Additionally, both therapies were considered safe options for treating psoriasis.

A systemic review from 2012 found the water from the Dead Sea is helpful for psoriasis and other rheumatic conditions, including psoriatic arthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects some people living with psoriasis. Additionally, Dead Sea saltwater is considered is a safe complementary treatment.

A 2017 report in the Journal of Education and Health reports on the use of Dead Sea salts for psoriasis and other skin conditions. The report reviewed several studies on the use of balneotherapy (bathing in Dead Sea salts) to treat psoriasis and other dermatological disorders and found balneotherapy to have high success rates.

Another 2017 systemic review of articles—this one reported in the Journal of Alternative Complementary & Integrative Medicine—looked at the effects of balneotherapy and Dead Sea climatotherapy (going to the Dead Sea to make use of its benefits).

The review found there were many benefits in both therapies, including anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory (immune system responses) effects for people with psoriasis who were using these therapies, with climatotherapy offering the most benefit.

Additional Benefits

Since ancient times, people have been using salts from the Dead Sea to treat a variety of illnesses naturally. In addition to the benefits to skin for people with psoriasis, here are some additional purported health and beauty benefits.

Muscle and Joint Pain Relief

Soaking in Dead Sea salts may facilitate the body’s absorption of minerals have properties that will promote the repair of tired and damaged parts of the body. This includes the joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Much of the research on the effect of Dead Sea salts on rheumatic diseases goes back 10 or more years. Most studies have confirmed that joint and muscle pain, swelling, and stiffness can be improved soaking in warm water containing these salts.

These older studies note that this is due to minerals improving blood circulation, which can reduce inflammation. These salts also have strong detoxifying and general relaxant properties, and when used in warm water, minerals can penetrate and absorb into the skin so the body is able to receive even more health benefits.

A 2012 systemic review of studies confirmed bathing in Dead Sea salts was safe and that Dead Sea salts were helpful for managing inflammation and pain in numerous rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease known for attacking joints and other body tissues.

Anti-Aging Effects

Most of the research on anti-aging benefits of Dead Sea salts is older but may still be viable because much of the research has not been discredited. The effects Dead Sea salts have on the skin include exfoliation, hydration, and detoxification, which can translate into youthful and radiant-looking skin.

Regular use of face care products containing authentic Dead Sea salts may help with reducing existing wrinkles and may even prevent new ones from forming.

Sleep Promotion

It possible that soaking in Dead Sea salt, especially close to bedtime, might help you to sleep better at the night. This is because it contains magnesium, which plays a role in sleep cycles. After a warm bath in Dead Sea salts, you can sleep better because of the abruption of magnesium in your skin.

Stress Relief

Most people believe that warm baths are relaxing, but soaking a bath containing Dead Sea salts may actually offer stress relief. These salts are considered a natural muscle relaxant, and this is mostly due to the presence of magnesium. The detoxifying effect can also promote stress relief.

Hair Health

There is little or no research to back up any theories that Dead Sea salts can improve the life of hair. But it seems that there are many hair products available that contain these salts.

The purported benefits to hair include:

• Adding volume and bounce to hair
• Providing nutrients to hair follicles to make them softer and reduce hair loss
• Reducing hair loss when applied to the scalp to improve circulation and stimulate hair group
• Detoxifying and cleansing to restore cell balance and reduce scalp oiliness and dandruff

If these claimed benefits to hair can be confirmed, the use of hair products containing Dead Sea salts may be helpful to people living with scalp psoriasis, a type of psoriasis that causes lesions from the hairline and scalp to the forehead, neck, and ears.

Nail Health

Soaking nails in warm water containing Dead Sea salts is believed to strengthen the nails and soften the cuticles and the skin around nails. In addition to making nails stronger, the rich mineral content in dead sea salts can also make them whiter and brighter.

Soak nails for no more than 10 minutes and don’t forget to use a hand moisturizing cream afterward.

If there is truth before the benefits of using Dead Sea salts for nails, nail health products containing these salts may be helpful to people living with nail psoriasis. Nail psoriasis is known for damaging fingernails and toenails.

Cellulite And Water Retention Reduction

Dead Sea salts contain potassium which can help manage water retention when used for bathing and showering. Bathing in Dead Sea salts may help the body rid itself of toxins that have gotten trapped below the skin surface and caused cellulite. The result is that skin starts to look smoother.

Cellulite results from fatty deposits that have broken into the inner layers of skin, risen to the surface and created a dimpling effect on the buttocks, thighs, stomach, and back.

Some, but not all, of the touted health benefits of Dead Sea salts have been studied and confirmed for managing and treating a variety of conditions. You should always consult with your doctor before using any new treatment for managing a health condition.

What To Look For

You don’t need to plan a trip to the Dead Sea to reap the healing properties of its salts. You can purchase authentic Dead Sea salts locally or online. You could also schedule a therapeutic Dead Sea treatment at a spa that offers this service. There are many products containing Dead Sea salt available for use on skin and hair.

For example, a shampoo containing Dead Sea salts can help manage inflammation, itching, scaling, and flakes associated with psoriasis. A foot scrub containing these salts could be helpful in removing scales and leaving feet feeling smooth and soft. Dead salts can also be found in facial scrubs, bath soaps and body washes, skin lotions and creams, and so much more.

Make sure you choose Dead Sea salts that have been cleaned without chemicals for the most benefit. The best way to ensure this is by reading labels and buying products that are not processed or refined. If you are purchasing bath salts, make sure they have a natural white color and are imported from locations near the Dead Sea (i.e. Israel and Jordan).

How to Use

There are plenty of ways to use skin products containing Dead Sea salts to enjoy the benefits of healing for psoriasis.

Soak in a bath: Add up to 2 cups of Dead Sea Salt to a warm bath and soak for 15 minutes to help loosen scales and reduce itching and inflammation caused by psoriasis.

As a foot scrub: Add a handful of Dead Sea salts to warm water for a relaxing foot scrub. The grains can scrub away dirt and dead skin leaving feet smooth and fresh.

As a face scrub: Dissolve a handful of Dead Sea salts into a basin of lukewarm water and rub gently to clean the face for moving dirt, oils, and dead skin to leave your face feeling soft and revitalized.

In the shower: Keep a jar of Dead Sea salt to use as a body scrub. Gently massage in the neck, shoulders, arms, and legs and rinse to scrub away dead, loosen scales, and reduce the inflammation and itching caused by psoriasis.

Safety and Precautions

Warm water and Dead Sea salt are generally safe for most people. However, it is still a good idea to take some precautions before you soak in bath salts.

For example, if you soak in a Dead Sea Salt bath and end up with an allergic reaction, you should avoid using the salts in the future. Additionally, avoid using bath salts if you have an open wound.

A Word From Verywell

While there is no cure for psoriasis, an effective treatment plan including the right medications and complementary therapies can help control inflammation, remove scales, and manage pain and inflammation in skin plaques. Talk to your doctor about what may work well, considering your condition and medications you are taking.

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Topicals: National Psoriasis Foundation

Over-the-counter (OTC) topicals are available in pharmacies, drugstores, supermarkets or directly from the manufacturer without a doctor’s prescription. These treatments are available in many different varieties, such as lotions, foams, tars, bath solutions, shampoos and more. Your health care provider can help you determine the best one for your psoriasis.

Two common active ingredients, salicylic acid and tar, are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatments for psoriasis.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is classified as a keratolytic, or peeling agent. It works by causing the outer layer of skin to shed. It is a common and effective treatment for a wide variety of skin problems. As a psoriasis treatment, it acts as a scale lifter, helping to soften and remove psoriasis scales.

Strong salicylic acid preparations can cause irritation if left on the skin for too long. Further, the body may absorb too much salicylic acid if used over large areas of the skin. Salicylic acid may also weaken hair shafts and make them more likely to break, leading to temporary hair loss. Please consult your health care professional if you experience any complications.

Coal Tar

Tar derived from coal and wood (e.g., juniper and pine) are used for medicinal purposes. However, coal tar is most commonly used to treat psoriasis. Tar can help slow the rapid growth of skin cells and restore the skin’s smooth appearance. In addition, it can help reduce the inflammation, itching and scaling of psoriasis. Tar products can vary dramatically from brand to brand. Generally, the higher the concentration of tar, the more potent the product.

Tar can irritate, redden and dry the skin. You should test a tar product on a small area of the skin first. If reddening occurs, try applying the tar on top of a moisturizer. Tar can stain clothing, bed linen and light-colored hair. Tar can also make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to wash it off thoroughly, use sunscreen and monitor your sun exposure. Tar remains active on the skin for at least 24 hours, so limit your time outdoors as you will be at an increased risk of sunburn during this period.

Studies show some of the chemicals in coal tar may cause cancer, but only in very high concentrations, such as in what is used in industrial paving. If you are using tar regularly, make sure to follow a regular skin cancer checkup schedule.

California requires OTC coal tar shampoos, lotions and creams that contain more than 0.5 percent coal tar to be labeled with cancer warnings. However, the FDA maintains that OTC products with coal tar concentrations between 0.5 percent and 5 percent are safe and effective for psoriasis, and there is no scientific evidence that the tar in OTC products is carcinogenic.

12 Home Remedies for Psoriasis

If there ever was a medical condition that could convince Sherlock Holmes to get out of the business, it’s plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis symptoms are obvious—after all, it’s hard not to notice that maddening itch, the inflammation, and those bothersome silvery scales that usually occur on the elbows, knees, trunk, and scalp. But when it comes to finding its cause or cure, that’s even more of a mystery than Watson’s first name.

What is known about psoriasis is that it causes skin cells to go hyper. A normal skin cell takes about a month to mature, but in those with psoriasis, this process takes only 3 or 4 days. These skin cells are poorly developed, and they can’t shed fast enough. Instead, they pile up—forming raised, scaly “plaques” that itch and leave skin below red and inflamed. Psoriasis isn’t contagious, but beyond that, researchers can’t speak about the condition’s causes with any degree of certainty.

There may be a genetic link, however: In one in three cases, the disorder can be traced through the family, although it can skip generations. Also, doctors have observed that stress can spark new outbreaks (or make existing cases worse). Other suspected triggers include damage to the skin from injury, dryness, or chafing and reaction to certain drugs and infections (such as strep throat).

But instead of the proverbial heartbreak, there is reason to take heart. While there’s no cure as yet, you can control psoriasis and lessen its impact on your life. Your doctor has probably told you about tar shampoos and ultraviolet light treatments, but here are some other ways to keep those plaques from giving you flak.

Moisturize frequently

All our experts agree that the most important step in controlling psoriasis is to keep skin well-moisturized. “A big problem with psoriasis is scale buildup, and moisturizers are extremely effective at preventing this,” says Nicholas J. Lowe, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. “Plain petroleum jelly is a very effective moisturizer. But if you’re buying a commercial moisturizer, those that contain lactic acid, such as AmLactin, seem to work better. Also, Eucerin cream works well as a moisturizer for those with psoriasis.”

To get the most from your moisturizer, “apply it within 3 minutes after leaving the shower or bathtub,” advises Glennis McNeal from the National Psoriasis Foundation in Portland, OR. “We recommend that you pat yourself dry and apply the moisturizer liberally all over your body—not just on plaques. That’s because even ‘clear’ skin in people with psoriasis is drier than in people who don’t have it. It’s thought that little cracks on dry skin might encourage more psoriasis.”

Psoriasis Soothers You Can Buy

AmLactin Ultra Smoothing Cream 4.9

Eucerin Advanced Repair Creme

Dermal Therapy Body Lotion

Soak up the sun

Many psoriasis patients are prescribed a specific regimen of ultraviolet light treatments. Getting artificial sunlight from a special lamp can help. An easier and less expensive method is simply to hit the great outdoors. “We know that exposure to sunlight is extremely helpful for treating psoriasis,” says David Kalin, MD, a family practitioner in Tampa, FL. A moderate amount of sunlight enhances the production of vitamin D, which may be effective in controlling psoriasis.

Don’t soak up the booze

Doctors are still trying to find out for sure why alcohol exacerbates psoriasis. They suspect that alcohol increases activity of a certain kind of white blood cell that’s found in psoriasis patients but not in other people. (But it’s also possible that drinkers are just more highly stressed and therefore more prone to psoriasis.)

“Alcohol is a definite problem,” according to Stephen M. Purcell, DO, professor of dermatology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. “It’s best to not drink at all if you have psoriasis.”

Spice up your bath

Bathing is often a catch-22 for those with psoriasis. That’s because soaking in warm water helps soften psoriasis plaques, but it sometimes dries skin and worsens itching. “One way to get the benefits of a bath without the dryness is to add a couple of capfuls of vegetable oil to your bath,” says McNeal. “The best way to do it is to get in the tub first, so your body soaks up the water, and then add the oil.” Another alternative suggested by McNeal: Mix two teaspoons of olive oil in a large glass of milk and add that to your bath.

Be extra careful stepping out of the tub, since oils can make surfaces very slippery. (Be sure to scrub the tub afterward.)

Head to the kitchen

To soothe itching caused by dry skin and psoriasis, dissolve 1/3 cup of baking soda in a gallon of water. Soak a washcloth in the solution, wring it out, and then it apply to the itchy area. Or add a cup of apple cider kitchen vinegar to the water and apply that to the skin.

Cover the cracks with cow cream

If your skin is cracked because of psoriasis—which can cause itching and more plaques—do what dairymen do. “They found that Bag Balm, a product originally used to relieve cracking in cow udders, worked just as well on their cracked hands,” says McNeal. “Then people with psoriasis found it worked great on their dry or cracked skin.”

Take care of mind and body

Stress is a known trigger of psoriasis, so managing your mental state—through exercise, relaxation techniques, or whatever mellows you out—is one way to keep your condition under control.

Guard against infection and injury

“Infection may lead to an outbreak or worsen your condition, so it’s important to try to avoid infectious disease,” says Dr. Kalin. New lesions may also appear on injured skin, so try to avoid cuts and scrapes.

Watch what you eat

“Although there are no specific links that have been proven, it appears a diet high in oily fish—such as tuna, mackerel, sardines, and salmon—helps reduce the itching and inflammation of psoriasis,” says Dr. Lowe.

Avoid certain foods

“Some anecdotal reports suggest patients do better when they reduce or eliminate tomatoes and tomato-based dishes—possibly because of high acidity levels,” says Dr. Kalin. “Also, some of my patients with psoriasis have noticed a decrease in plaques by avoiding or limiting their intake of pork products and other fatty meats, as well as caffeine.”

Go electric

If you have plaques on your face, neck, legs, or other areas that require shaving, use an electric razor instead of a blade. “An electric razor won’t cut skin as easily, and every time you cut yourself, you risk new lesions,” says dermatologist John F. Romano, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.

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12 home remedies and how to avoid triggers

Psoriasis is a lifelong autoimmune skin condition in which the immune system triggers the overproduction of skin cells. Some home remedies may help relieve symptoms.

Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches of skin called plaques. Plaques usually appear on the elbows, knees, and scalp, but they can develop anywhere on the body.

Before using home remedies, it may be a good idea to speak to a doctor. Home remedies tend to work best when people use them alongside medical treatment.

Getting a little sunshine every day can help, but too much sun can make symptoms worse.

Using home remedies either alone or in combination with medical treatment may improve psoriasis symptoms.

However, some home remedies may interact with medications, so anyone who is thinking about using any of them should talk to a doctor first.

It is also important to monitor psoriasis symptoms to ensure that the remedies are not causing them to get worse.

1. Exposure to sunlight

Exposure to sunlight can sometimes improve the appearance of the skin when a person has psoriasis. People should expose their skin gradually and for brief periods.

The National Psoriasis Foundation recommend starting with 5 to 10 minutes of midday sun exposure once a day.

It is essential to cover healthy skin with sunscreen and clothing so that only the affected areas get exposure to the sun. If their skin tolerates it, an individual can slowly increase sun exposure in increments of 30 seconds each day.

If a person gets sunburnt, they should avoid any further sun exposure. They should also talk to a doctor because sunburn can make psoriasis worse.

It is the sun’s UVB rays that are beneficial for psoriasis symptoms rather than the UVA rays. Sun and indoor tanning beds mostly emit UVA rays.

People who use indoor tanning beds have a higher chance of skin damage. Using them can also increase the risk of a type of skin cancer called melanoma by 59 percent.

Many experts, including the National Psoriasis Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology, do not recommend the use of commercial tanning beds.

Some medications can also make the skin more sensitive to the sun.

People should ask their doctor before trying sun exposure as a home remedy. Those with a family history of skin cancer may need to stay out of the sun and seek other treatments.

2. Fish oil or omega-3 fats

Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids, which fish and fish oil supplements often contain, can reduce inflammation and improve autoimmune diseases.

A 2014 meta-analysis found “moderate evidence” that fish oils might help people with psoriasis, which is both inflammatory and autoimmune.

However, the extent of this benefit may depend on the type of fish oil, the dosage, and the type of psoriasis.

Omega-3 fatty acids appear to be the most effective component of the oil.

It is possible that some people may experience side effects when using fish oil. Potential side effects include:

People who take blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin), have a higher risk of bleeding if they also take omega-3 supplements.

People should follow dosage instructions carefully to avoid possible stomach discomfort. As fish oil supplements can interact with some medications, people should talk to a doctor before taking them.

Ideally, it is better to consume fish that contain omega-3 rather than taking supplements.

Omega-3 supplements are widely available to purchase online and in stores.

3. Capsaicin

Capsaicin is a component of red peppers, and it has demonstrated the ability to fight inflammation. Even though the following examples of experimental research are relatively old, these are the most recent studies in this area. Both show that capsaicin can improve psoriasis symptoms.

In 1986, in a study that featured in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 44 people with moderate-to-severe symptoms applied a topical capsaicin cream for 6 weeks.

Nearly half of the group noted burning, stinging, itching, and redness on first applying the cream, but this stopped or vastly decreased as they continued using it. The researchers suggested that capsaicin might be a useful treatment for psoriasis.

In 1993, another study investigated the use of substance P, a component of capsaicin, for pruritic psoriasis. The 98 participants who used the cream four times a day for 6 weeks reported more significant improvements in skin thickness, scaling, redness, and itching than those in the placebo group.

However, some participants reported side effects, including a stinging sensation in the area where they applied the cream.

There appears to be little additional research to support these findings.

Capsaicin creams are available online as well as in pharmacies and health food stores as well as online.

4. Probiotics

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are present in yogurt and fermented foods. People can also consume them in supplements.

Having the right balance of bacteria in the body may help the immune system. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, so probiotics may be helpful in managing symptoms.

Research suggests that a specific type of probiotic called Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 may help regulate inflammatory responses in the body that contribute to psoriasis symptoms.

5. Curcumin

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and may help in treating psoriasis.

Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric. It may lessen inflammation in the body, and it may also reduce psoriatic activity.

The authors of a recent review of research stated that there is lots of evidence to support the therapeutic effect of curcumin in treating psoriasis.

Prior to that, the findings of a 2016 study in mice led researchers to conclude that curcumin has “great potential to treat psoriasis.”

Curcumin is available for purchase online or in stores in pill or capsule form.

For more information about how curcumin can help people with psoriasis, click here to see our dedicated article.

6. Oregon grape

Oregon grape, or Mahonia aquifolium, is an herbal remedy that may help calm the immune response in psoriasis.

In a report on three clinical trials involving a total of 104 people, the authors conclude that M. aquifolium cream is a “safe and effective” treatment for mild-to-moderate psoriasis.

In 2018, authors reviewing the evidence to support treating psoriasis with M. aquifolium found seven studies investigating its use. They concluded that M. aquifolium can improve symptoms and is safe and effective with few side effects.

7. Aloe vera

Aloe vera cream may help soothe redness, inflammation, and scaling.

Traditional medicine has long used the gel from inside the aloe vera plant to treat skin wounds. Applying an ointment containing aloe vera may also help reduce the redness, scaling, and inflammation that psoriasis causes.

A 2018 study, in which 2,248 people with mild-to-moderate psoriasis used an ointment containing either 50 percent propolis and 3 percent aloe vera or a placebo, suggested that aloe vera might be helpful for people with this condition.

Those who used the preparation containing aloe vera experienced a “noteworthy improvement” in their symptoms.

However, before this, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) noted that only two randomized placebo-controlled trials had looked at the effect of aloe vera for treating psoriasis. One showed that it was helpful, while the other showed that it had no effect.

People should apply aloe vera directly to the skin and avoid taking it internally.

The National Psoriasis Foundation recommend choosing a cream or gel that contains at least 0.5 percent aloe.

Many health food stores carry aloe creams and gels, which are also available to purchase online.

8. Apple cider vinegar

Anecdotal evidence suggests that apple cider vinegar might help soothe itching and burning resulting from scalp psoriasis, although it is not suitable for applying to areas of broken or cracked skin.

It contains natural germ-killing properties and can be soothing for the scalp.

For a gentler treatment, a person can dilute the vinegar with an equal amount of water. If it burns during or after application, it is vital to stop using it.

There does not appear to be any scientific evidence to support the use of apple cider vinegar for psoriasis.

9. Moisturizers

Moisturizer is a standard treatment and important for skin hydration.

Itching and flaking can make psoriasis look and feel worse, so it is essential to keep skin moisturized.

The AAD note that moisturizing creams, or emollients, are a standard treatment to use alongside other therapies.

Applying a heavy ointment or thick cream three times a day may help control symptoms and keep skin feeling comfortable.

People should look for products that are free of fragrances and dyes with the label “for sensitive skin.”

A cream that contains aloe vera may help.

Moisturizers that are suitable for people with psoriasis are available for purchase online.

Doctors may also recommend topical treatments and creams containing coal tar, salicylic acid, and other medicinal ingredients.

10. Wet dressings and warm baths with salts or oats

Baths and showers can be relaxing, but those that are too long or too hot can strip the skin of its oils, and this can make psoriasis worse.

Some people find that a warm bath containing colloidal oatmeal or Epsom salts is soothing and relieves symptoms.

According to research, an oatmeal bath or a wet dressing can reduce itching, and a warm bath containing a suitable bath oil can help moisturize the skin.

In 2005, researchers found evidence that Dead Sea salts might help with dry skin. Volunteers immersed a forearm in water with a 5-percent concentration of magnesium salts, the most common minerals in the Dead Sea, for 15 minutes.

The participants’ skin barrier function improved, their skin hydration was better, and they had reduced roughness and inflammation compared with the control group who used tap water instead.

After bathing, applying an appropriate moisturizer while the skin is still damp can help prevent moisture loss.

11. Exercise and diet

Some people with psoriasis may be more likely to be overweight and have a higher risk of some other conditions, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Exercise can help lower the risk of these additional problems.

Diet is also key to maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding cardiovascular and other types of disease.

Tips that may help include:

• avoiding sugar
• drinking plenty of water
• cutting out trans fats, which are present in many fast and processed foods
• eating foods with anti-inflammatory properties, including many fruits and vegetables

For more information about what to eat, click here to see our dedicated article.

12. Other alternative therapies

Yoga can reduce stress, which is a trigger for psoriasis.

Other home remedies that people have tried include:

There is no evidence that any of these can specifically benefit a person with psoriasis.

However, acupuncture and massage can help relieve pain, and they may be beneficial for someone who has psoriatic arthritis.

People should speak to their doctor before undergoing any treatment that might involve essential oils, such as a massage, as some of these products may make symptoms worse. A doctor can offer advice on suitable products.

Possible benefits, effects, and more

Psoriasis is a condition that causes thick, scaly, and reddened patches to appear on the skin. Some people believe that apple cider vinegar can help alleviate the itching and irritation that psoriasis often causes.

Psoriasis does not yet have a cure, but there are many treatments and medications available that can help people manage their symptoms.

While conventional medications, such as steroid creams, can help ease the symptoms, many people prefer to use home remedies, such as apple cider vinegar.

This article examines apple cider vinegar as a psoriasis treatment, including its benefits and risks. We also look at other natural options to treat psoriasis.

Because of its antiseptic properties, apple cider vinegar may help soothe the itching or irritation from psoriasis, especially on the scalp, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Those who support its use suggest applying the vinegar directly to the scalp several times a week. Some people report seeing an improvement in their condition within a few weeks.

However, if the scalp is cracked, bleeding, or if there are open wounds, apple cider vinegar is likely to cause further irritation and pain.

Vinegar can cause a burning sensation, so moderating the dose could be helpful for avoiding further irritation.

Diluting the vinegar with equal quantities of water before applying it can also reduce the sensation of burning and irritation. Rinsing the scalp once the solution has dried may also alleviate these effects.

Although there appear to be no risks when using apple cider vinegar for psoriasis, no direct research has determined its effects on the condition.

Apple cider vinegar can help preserve food, and in the past, people have used it as a disinfectant. More recently, the vinegar has gained popularity for its potential health benefits.

People make apple cider vinegar by fermenting apple cider with specialized bacteria to form acidic vinegar.

Organic, unrefined apple cider vinegar is widely available in grocery stores. Many people believe this carries the most benefit, due to lower levels of processing during production.

Confirming any benefits or risks of using apple cider vinegar for medicinal purposes requires more research. However, supporters of the vinegar report that the remedy has also helped them by:

• aiding digestion
• supporting the immune system
• improving the health and appearance of the hair and skin
• assisting blood sugar regulation

However, without viable studies, any support for apple cider vinegar as a health measure is based on anecdotes and not data.

In addition to apple cider vinegar, many people look to other natural and alternative remedies to help treat psoriasis plaques. The following natural products might prove beneficial people with psoriasis.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera gel is a favorite remedy for cuts, burns, and skin irritations of the skin. Its moisturizing properties may soothe the skin and ease the discomfort that often occurs with psoriasis.

A person can squeeze the gel directly from the leaves of the plant.

Capsaicin

Capsaicin is the chemical in hot peppers that gives them their intense flavor.

Researchers found that adding this substance to topical creams may help reduceinflammation and discomfort.

Dead Sea salts or Epsom salts

Adding these to a warm bath may help relieve itching and discomfort. The salt draws fluid out from the tissues, decreasing edema, which is also known as water retention.

It is important to moisturize the skin after taking a salt bath. This helps restore moisture to the surface of the skin.

Oats

Oats are a natural skin soother.

They are often used to relieve itching associated with chicken-pox-related irritation or other itchy skin conditions, including psoriasis.

People can add oats directly to their bath water. Alternatively, put the oats in a sock, then tie the sock at the top. Either dangle the sock just into the water or gently rub it over the skin.

Try making an oat paste and apply it to the plaques or itchy areas.

Curcumin and turmeric

Curcumin derives from turmeric, a spice with a rich antioxidant content, as well as other anti-inflammatory properties.

Some studies have shown that curcumin might help reduce inflammatory activity. Research suggests it may be useful in treating a range of conditions.

People add turmeric to curries and other recipes, as well as taking turmeric as a supplement.

Psoriasis appears to involve both genetic factors and the immune system.

People with psoriasis will find that their symptoms will go away or get better from time to time. At other times, their symptoms will flare up and get worse.

Certain triggers can cause a flare-up of symptoms, but triggers in one person may not apply to another.

• Symptoms of psoriasis include:
• red patches of scaly skin
• dry, cracked skin that may or may not bleed
• itching or burning
• painful skin
• thickened fingernails or toenails
• swollen or stiff joints

Plaque psoriasis is widespread, and its symptoms vary in severity, from mild patches to plaques covering large areas of the skin.

Treatment focuses on relieving inflammation and smoothing the scaly patches of skin.

Topical steroid creams or other topical creams usually relieve inflammation. Other treatments include light therapy and drugs that affect the immune system.

Apple cider vinegar may or may not be helpful in treating psoriasis. Some people report positive effects, but there is a shortage of meaningful data supporting its use.

While treating symptoms with apple cider vinegar generally poses a low risk of adverse effects, there is also no data confirming the benefits for relieving psoriatic itching and irritation.

If anyone experiences increased irritation or discomfort after using natural remedies for psoriasis, stop using the product immediately and seek medical attention.

Many alternative home remedies also lack adequate data to confirm their health benefits and safety.

People should inform their doctor about any supplements or alternative treatments they plan to use to relieve symptoms of psoriasis.

90,000 Topic 3: School for psoriasis patients.

Coniferous baths are prepared as follows. In 200 g of water, dissolve 100 ml of natural liquid coniferous extract or one briquette (50 g), stirring thoroughly. When using briquetted coniferous extract, it is advisable to first dissolve it in a small amount of hot water, and then bring the water to the required volume in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations. The temperature of the water in the bath should be 35-37 degrees. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.You need to take baths daily or every other day. The course of treatment is 15–20 baths.

Pine buds are sometimes used for making baths. They are taken at the rate of 50 g per 1 liter of water. The kidneys are boiled for 30-60 minutes in a water bath, filtered and poured into a basin at a water temperature of 36-38 degrees. Such baths are very useful for palmar-plantar psoriasis.

Baths made from freshly cut pine branches have a healing effect. The branches are poured with boiling water. After the water has cooled to 37–38 degrees, hands or feet are immersed in the bath for 30 minutes.After the procedure, the arms or legs are wrapped and put into bed for 30 minutes. The procedure is performed every 2 days. The course of treatment is 5–7 baths.

Valerian officinalis is often used as a therapeutic agent for baths. Its action manifests itself slowly, but quite stable. In patients, the feeling of tension, increased irritability disappears. Dosage of valerian baths: 50–75 ml of valerian tincture or liquid extract per bath volume for an adult. The temperature of the water in the bath should be 35-37 degrees.The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. Baths are done daily. The course of treatment is 10-15 baths.

In the complex treatment of psoriasis, mixed – coniferous-valerian – baths containing coniferous extract and valerian tincture are widely used. When they are used, the patient improves overall health, ECG indicators, normalizes lipid metabolism, which occupies an important place in the mechanism of psoriasis development. Dosage of pine-valerian baths: 50 ml of pine extract and 50-75 ml of valerian tincture.

Mustard baths have a local irritating and distracting effect, improve blood circulation in skin areas and reflexively affect internal organs. To prepare a mustard bath, dry mustard at the rate of 100-200 g for a total bath or 10-15 g for a local bath is preliminarily dissolved in water at a temperature of 38 degrees to the consistency of liquid sour cream. An appropriate portion of this creamy mustard is poured into a general or local bath previously filled with water of the required temperature, while vigorous stirring is performed.

Temperatures of general mustard baths are 36–38 degrees, local – 39–40 degrees. The duration of the general mustard bath is 5-10 minutes, local 10-15 minutes. To preserve the aromatic properties of this bath for the entire procedure, the surface of the bath is covered with a thick sheet or a fleece blanket. After the bath and the obligatory washing with warm water, the patient is put to bed for 1–1.5 hours, wrapped in a blanket. Mustard baths are done daily or every other day. The course of treatment is 8-10 baths.

Sage baths have antimicrobial, astringent, anti-inflammatory properties, which served as the basis for their use in slow-flowing forms of psoriasis.The leaves of the plant are used as medicinal raw materials. To prepare a sage bath, 100 g of dry crushed plant materials are poured with 1 liter of tap water, boiled for 60 minutes. The resulting mixture is infused for a day and filtered through cheesecloth. The filtered broth is poured into a bath.

Linseed baths have enveloping, anti-inflammatory properties, which makes the patient’s condition easier. They are especially useful for older people and with itchy skin. To prepare such baths, take 250 g of flaxseed, pour 5 liters of water, bring to a boil, filter through a cloth and add the resulting broth to the bath.These baths are used for weeping, exudative forms of psoriasis, with localization of the disease in large folds of the skin.

Aromatic baths can be prepared after consultation with a doctor from almost any medicinal raw material. Here is one of the many phrases. Take 20 g of lemon balm herb, 20 g of yarrow herb, 20 g of wormwood herb, 20 g of calamus rhizome, 15 g of mint herb and 40 g of pine or birch buds. All components are poured into 1 liter of water and boiled for 15 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered and added to the bath.An aromatic bath is taken for 10 minutes at a temperature of 37 degrees every other day as a tonic, more often in the stationary stage of the disease.

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Methods for treating psoriasis: therapeutic baths

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Coniferous, sage and flaxseed baths have a good effect in psoriasis.To prepare them, you will need extracts or dried plants that are sold in pharmacies.

At home, medicinal baths based on medicinal plants, taken under the supervision of a doctor, have an excellent effect. The most widespread are coniferous, sage and flaxseed baths. To prepare such baths, you will need extracts or dried raster, which are sold in pharmacies. ## Coniferous baths Coniferous baths are prepared as follows. In 200 g of water, dissolve 100 ml of natural liquid coniferous extract or one briquette (50 g), stirring thoroughly.When using briquetted coniferous extract, it is advisable to first dissolve it in a small amount of hot water, and then bring the water to the required volume in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations. The temperature of the water in the bath should be 35-37 degrees. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. You need to take baths daily or every other day. The course of treatment is 15–20 baths. Pine buds are sometimes used to make baths. They are taken at the rate of 50 g per 1 liter of water. The kidneys are boiled for 30-60 minutes in a water bath, filtered and poured into a basin at a water temperature of 36-38 degrees.Such baths are very useful for palmar-plantar psoriasis. Baths made from freshly cut pine branches have a healing effect. The branches are poured with boiling water. After cooling the water to 37-38 degrees, hands or feet are immersed in the bath for 30 minutes. After the procedure, the arms or legs are wrapped and put into bed for 30 minutes. The procedure is performed every 2 days. The course of treatment is 5–7 baths. ## Valerian baths Valerian medicinal is often used as a therapeutic agent for baths. Its action manifests itself slowly, but quite stable.In patients, the feeling of tension, increased irritability disappears. Dosage of valerian baths: 50–75 ml of valerian tincture or liquid extract per bath volume for an adult. The temperature of the water in the bath should be 35-37 degrees. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. Baths are done daily. The course of treatment is 10-15 baths. In the complex treatment of psoriasis, mixed – coniferous-valerian – baths containing coniferous extract and valerian tincture are widely used. When they are used, the patient improves overall health, ECG indicators, normalizes lipid metabolism, which occupies an important place in the mechanism of psoriasis development.Dosage of pine-valerian baths: 50 ml of pine extract and 50-75 ml of valerian tincture. ## Sage baths Sage baths have antimicrobial, astringent, anti-inflammatory properties, which is the reason for their use in the slow-flowing forms of psoriasis. The leaves of the plant are used as medicinal raw materials. To prepare a sage bath, 100 g of dry crushed plant materials are poured with 1 liter of tap water, boiled for 60 minutes. The resulting mixture is infused for a day and filtered through cheesecloth.The filtered broth is poured into a bath. ## Linseed bath Flax seed baths have enveloping, anti-inflammatory properties, which makes the patient’s condition easier. They are especially useful for older people and with itchy skin. To prepare such baths, take 250 g of flaxseed, pour 5 liters of water, bring to a boil, filter through a cloth and add the resulting broth to the bath. These baths are used for weeping, exudative forms of psoriasis, with localization of the disease in large folds of the skin.** Contraindications in the appointment of general baths: ** malignant neoplasms, pulmonary tuberculosis, cardiovascular insufficiency, atherosclerosis, hypertension, severe angina pectoris, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, the second half of pregnancy, infectious and fungal skin lesions, etc. on the basis of medicinal plants or herbal preparations, a full bath requires 200–250 liters, a sedentary one – 20–30 liters, and a foot bath – up to 10 liters of water. A bathtub used for medicinal purposes must be enameled or tiled.The patient should lie quietly in the bath, relaxing the muscles. It is advisable to put a towel under your head. In the bath, you must lie so that the water covers the whole body, and the upper part of the chest remains open. After the end of the procedure, you need to rest for 30-60 minutes, lying on a couch or sitting in a chair. Aromatic baths can be prepared after consulting a doctor from almost any medicinal raw material. Here is one of the many phrases. Take 20 g of lemon balm herb, 20 g of yarrow herb, 20 g of wormwood herb, 20 g of calamus rhizome, 15 g of mint herb and 40 g of pine or birch buds.All components are poured into 1 liter of water and boiled for 15 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered and added to the bath. An aromatic bath is taken for 10 minutes at a temperature of 37 degrees every other day as a tonic, more often in the stationary stage of the disease.

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Don’t rub salt on my wound. Sea salt for psoriasis. | Expert skin

Psoriasis is the most common skin disease. The formation of a reddish rash appears. In subsequent stages of development, the rash begins to itch and flake severely. Psoriasis or fungus is the name of one disease. The disease is currently incurable, although there are drugs to achieve long-term remission (time without fungal symptoms).Combination treatments based on drugs, medical equipment, and diet can promote remission. Sea salt for psoriasis is a well-known method among patients with fungus. The method is called by doctors – balneotherapy, in the usual language, the treatment of scaly lichen with the help of sea salt and the types of its use. You can use sea salt in the hospital and at home.

How does salt help against psoriasis?

Only sea salt, not industrially processed salt, is considered a better choice as it is a natural product.The main advantage of salt is sodium chloride. Useful minerals can be from 75-85%, depending on where the salt is mined.

Good factors, acting on psoriasis:

• Decrease of inflammation, active saturation of the skin with oxygen;
• Stable work of the vegetative-vascular system;
• Pain relief;
• Vascular cells become stronger;
• Increasing the body’s immunity.

Useful elements in the composition of sea salt:

• Natural antiseptic iodine;
• Good soothing-bromine;
• The main nutrition for cells-potassium;
• Cleansing pores with calcium;
• Relieves muscle stress-magnesium.

Treatments with sea mixture add to the body:

• Balance the required glucose level, as in psoriasis the blood sugar value often rises;
• It is easier to calm the nerves in a sea salt bath. Stress and nervous breakdowns increase the rate of growth of the disease;
• Accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body. Useful substances in salt, maintain electrolyte norms and equalize the acid-base balance;
• Promotes the process of the cardiovascular system, since lichen scaly with its symptoms can lead to heart attack.

Why sea salt is useful for psoriasis

Baths with sea mixture make the skin soft, clean and remove the crust on the wound without pain. Treatment of scalp psoriasis with sea salt has worked very well.

Useful properties:

• Natural antiseptic, helps with cracks and open wounds;
• Relieves itching, peeling and pain;
• Increases skin metabolism;
• Relieves inflammation from psoriasis.

How sea salt can harm psoriasis

Sea salt does not always need to be used for psoriasis.An uneven course of the disease, a change in the stages of inflammation, from relapse to remission.

Inflammation is manifested by symptoms:

• The upper layer of the skin becomes thicker due to excess protein and fat;
• Combining plaques with each other, in paraffin lakes;
• Skin overheating.

Baths with salt for psoriasis, in severe stages of the fungus are prohibited by doctors. The total ban on taking salt baths includes:

• Skin cancer;
• Skin ulcers;
• Insufficient blood clotting;
• Girls in position;
• Tuberculosis;
• Infection-based disease;
• Problems in the work of the heart, liver and kidneys;
• Pressure drops;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• Failures of the psychological state.

Treatment with the addition of sea salt to the bath is prohibited for colds and high body temperature.

What are the advantages of sea salt for psoriasis?

The main advantages of salt are considered to be:

• Low cost;
• Ease of use;
• Rare allergic effect to salt;
• No need to wait for a long time for the result, peeling disappears after taking 3-4 salt baths.

It is important to remember that water treatments with sea salt can only be carried out after a doctor’s approval.

Salt baths for psoriasis, rules of procedure

Salt bath in a hospital, always under the supervision of a doctor. Sea baths at home must be carried out according to a number of rules:

• Buy salt, only in a pharmacy;
• Water temperature should be pleasant and not higher than 38 degrees;
• Before the salt bath, you need to take a shower;
• Before the procedure, it is advisable not to eat for an hour and a half;
• Treatment course 3 times in 7 days, half an hour each;
• After the procedure, use medicated ointments and moisturizers for the skin.

Norms of the procedure at home

Sea salt for psoriasis, at home, has its own characteristics. The patient chooses the time for the salt bath himself. If a bath with salt invigorates, you need to choose the morning time, if on the contrary, it soothes, then it is better before bedtime.

Tips for home therapy:

• Bath should be free of fragrances and other hygiene products, only warm water;
• First, the salt mixture is prepared separately. Usually, 1 kilogram of salt is diluted in a ten-liter container.
• Pour the resulting mixture into a bath at the desired temperature;
• Relax completely before diving;
• Slowly wash the areas of the fungus with a sponge.

After baths with salt baths for psoriasis, dry naturally without rubbing with a towel. You can blot wet areas and apply moisturizers after 30 minutes.

For home use, sea salt can be used to compress the upper layers of the skin. It is allowed to heat the salt, pour it into a tissue bag, to the rash for 30 minutes.

Source: https://kozha-expert.ru/kozhnye_zabolevanija/psoriaz/morskaya-sol-pri-psoriaze/

Healing baths for psoriasis

All psoriasis patients who are actively treating this ailment always try to find additional cosmetic procedures that can be done at home to improve the appearance of the skin to help with the main treatment.
Naturally, the main treatment should be carefully selected so as not to harm the already inflamed skin, therefore the best preparations are natural preparations (of natural origin) and without a hormonal basis.Since medicinal preparations on a hormonal basis have a number of contraindications.

And natural creams and phytomases also have an effective effect, however, a number of contraindications are absent. The completely safe and most effective remedy for today is the natural medicinal preparation “Antipsor”. This is a phyto-ointment that is recommended for use even by pregnant and lactating mothers and infants. Antipsor has passed numerous clinical tests and was designated as the best remedy that can increase the remission of psoriasis up to 50 years.At the same time, the antipsor phyto-ointment is absolutely anti-allergic. Naturally, if a person is not allergic to any component from the composition of the medicinal product. You can buy an ointment for the treatment of psoriasis in Kiev in our online store.
Today, our company has a reputation in the market for selling medical products, as one of the most reliable and confident partners, which supplies the highest quality and most effective medical products.
However, speaking of the accompanying additional treatment, then, of course, baths do not cure a disease such as psoriasis, but they may well make life easier and improve the condition of the skin, which has been proven by experience.At home, you can take a wide variety of baths, we will consider those that are indicated for psoriasis.

Salt baths

Salt baths are indicated not only for skin diseases, but also for diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems. A salt bath tones and relaxes the body, relieves muscle pain, relieves fatigue, irritation, strengthens the nervous system, increases efficiency, improves mood. In addition, this procedure activates metabolism, improves blood circulation, and promotes healing of wounds and skin cracks.
For baths, you can use regular rock salt or sea salt without any additives (available in pharmacies). The preparation of such baths is carried out according to the methods described on the package. Natural sea salt, dissolved in water, is harmless and contains components necessary for the whole body. So, potassium regulates the nutrition of skin cells, calcium ensures normal blood clotting, magnesium helps to relax muscles, bromine soothes the nervous system, iodine acts as an antiseptic (a substance with antimicrobial activity).Sea salt settles on the skin and affects the nerve endings, due to which irritability disappears, sleep improves, and pain subsides.
The recommended dose of salt per bath is 1 kg.

Walnut baths

For common forms of psoriasis, walnut baths are used (up to 400 g of walnut leaves or 400 g of shells are poured with boiling water; the leaves are insisted, and the shell is boiled for 30-40 minutes; filtered and poured into a bath at 37-38 ° C, the duration of the bath is 15- 25 minutes).

Tar baths

100 ml of tar, 75 ml of soap alcohol and 75 ml of water are mixed, then poured into a lukewarm bath. You can apply tar to the affected skin. Duration 15-30 minutes, after the tar is washed off with green soap. These baths are especially indicated for infiltrative forms of psoriasis.
A medicinal bath is not a bathing, therefore, in order for the skin to better absorb useful substances, it is necessary to wash under a shower with soap. The optimum water temperature is from 36 to 38 degrees.Water from 39 degrees and above is considered hot and puts a lot of stress on the heart. The duration of one session is no more than 20 minutes. From prolonged exposure to water, the skin loses a lot of fat, which it needs for normal functioning. You should not take baths daily. It is best to enjoy a bath every 2-3 days. You can take baths no earlier than an hour after eating. After the bath, it is advisable to apply a natural phyto cream to the skin for treatment (the best option for using the antipsor phytomazi).

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Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic skin pathologies. In the process of progression, the disease affects not only the skin, but also the joints, making a person’s life painful. In addition to the classical treatment of the disease with ointments and cytostatics, there is a pleasant opportunity to get rid of many symptoms and alleviate the course of the disease.For this, therapeutic baths are used for psoriasis, which are easy to use even with home treatment.

When baths are indicated and contraindicated

As you know, psoriasis has several degrees of activity. The most favorable time for using the baths is the period of remission or a dying exacerbation. In the stationary stage, when the elements of hyperkeratotic processes are sharply expressed on the skin, any procedures should be agreed with the doctor. With the progression of the disease, that is, during the appearance of a red rim around the plaques, when the elements spread over the skin, water procedures should be treated with extreme caution so as not to cause even greater exacerbation.If a specialist recommends abandoning baths with a progressive course of the disease, then it is necessary to postpone their use until the inflammation subsides. With a severe worsening of the disease – erythroderma, all baths are absolutely contraindicated.

Anyone suffering from a skin ailment without exacerbation, who has no contraindications to the use of the procedure, can use baths for psoriasis at home. However, there are limitations, which include:

• any cancerous processes on the skin;
• acute infectious diseases;
• severe cardiovascular disorders;
• any form of tuberculosis;
• pregnancy;
• general serious condition of the patient;
• severe renal or hepatic impairment.

Each of the baths used in the psoriatic process has its own individual limitations associated with intolerance to the ingredients used for the procedure. Focal plaque forms of the disease are easier to correct with the help of baths, and total skin lesions require longer courses of therapy with water sessions.

Basic rules for using baths

There are specific recommendations that are suitable when using any water treatment.Treatment of psoriasis with baths implies a comfortable stay of the patient at the time of the therapeutic session, and also limits the time interval of skin contact with water. General rules include the following nuances:

• temperature regime: minimum 33, maximum 37.5 degrees;
• a shower is required in front of the bathroom;
• maximum duration of one session – half an hour;
• low-calorie diets are not compatible with baths – they cannot be taken on an empty stomach;
• The optimal period for a water session is an hour and a half after eating;
• ideal frequency rate – 3 times a week;
• Water causes dry skin – after the procedure, an oily moisturizer will not interfere.

Too high a temperature will not provide a comfortable stay for the patient, and the load on the cardiovascular system will increase. Therefore, the older the person is, the colder the water should be. From the age of 55, the optimum temperature is 32 or 33 degrees. In youth, when metabolic processes are intense, the temperature regime can be increased even up to 40 degrees, and it is better to reduce the residence time to 20 minutes. For a shower, a neutral gel that cleans the skin is desirable, but strictly without a washcloth, which causes irritation of psoriatic plaques.With excellent tolerance of procedures, the frequency can be increased up to 7 times a week, but this can lead to excessive drying of the skin.

Salt baths

Sea salt baths for psoriasis are an excellent inexpensive method to improve the course of the disease. The main advantages of these such therapies are:

• Salt has a keratolytic effect, which accelerates the resolution of plaques;
• The exfoliating effect is visible after the first procedure;
• Ingredients readily available – bath salts can be purchased at any major store;
• low degree of allergy;
• in the morning baths with salt for psoriasis, the procedure has a tonic effect on a person.

The disadvantage of saline procedures is the possibility of increasing itching, especially during the first procedures. Together with tap water, especially of increased hardness, dryness of the skin is significantly increased. In the presence of bleeding from psoriatic plaques after removal of hyperkeratotic masses (“peels”), the irritating effect of salt with an unpleasant pain syndrome is possible.

Salt baths for psoriasis at home are very easy to prepare. The ratio of sodium chloride and water is 1:50.The standard procedure, so that the liquid completely covers the body, takes no more than 2.5 kg of salt. You cannot pour it all into prepared water. It must first be dissolved in hot water, at least 65 degrees. Then add this small volume together with salt to the prepared bath, stirring well.

Duration of the procedure from 15 minutes. Frequency rate – at least twice a week. With regular use, salt baths for psoriasis give a pronounced positive result after 6 sessions.They have no special contraindications, only general restrictions apply. Sea salt is low-allergenic, therefore, even with intolerance to herbal baths, it can be used fearlessly.

Baths with magnesium sulfate

If we consider all therapeutic baths for psoriasis at home, then magnesium seems to be the most powerful ingredient in these procedures. The substance is a drug, therefore its uncontrolled use is absolutely unacceptable.The main advantages of a bath with magnesia for psoriasis:

• swelling and inflammation from plaques are quickly removed;
• itching and bleeding sharply decreases;
• only 1 session per month is enough;
• A very powerful remedy with a quick improvement in the psoriatic process;
• An excellent way to improve the condition of all affected skin in one procedure;
• has a mild antibacterial effect, which has a beneficial effect on acne.

Despite the many advantages, this bath has a number of disadvantages.The main ones are a sharp increase in kidney activity, as well as the possibility of magnesium absorption through the skin. This creates the prerequisites for the exacerbation of cardiac pathology, as well as increased renal failure. The procedure cannot be carried out in the presence of any cardiovascular diseases, especially after a heart attack. It is undesirable to take a bath on a working day, since after it the diuretic and laxative effect persists for 8 hours.

Dose of magnesia for one procedure – 1 kg per 20 liters of water.Dissolve gradually, one 100-gram sachet at a time. If you pour the entire mass of magnesium sulfate powder into water, then its crystallization and incomplete dissolution are possible. The frequency of carrying out – a maximum of 1 time in 30 days, optimally – once in 2 months. Before taking such baths, you must first consult with your doctor.

Turpentine baths

One of the most controversial remedies for psoriasis is turpentine (turpentine oil). On the one hand, it irritates the skin, which is highly undesirable in hyperkeratotic processes.On the other hand, it raises the local temperature, which sharply accelerates the resorption of plaques due to the activation of skin metabolism. Reviews of turpentine baths for psoriasis are just as controversial, since with an exacerbation of the process, even against the background of the first procedure, they cannot be continued to be used. Those patients who used turpentine oil correctly report an excellent resorption effect. The main advantages of turpentine baths:

• a pronounced resorbing effect – according to this indicator, the procedure surpasses all other therapeutic water sessions;
• local temperature increase;
• high antiseptic activity – can be used when psoriasis is combined with secondary purulent complications from hormone therapy;
• antihypertensive effect – allowed in patients with hypertension.

Only purified turpentine oil is suitable for the bath. It is quite difficult to buy it, since most often there is only technical turpentine in stores. It is produced by pharmaceutical companies and can be ordered from a pharmacy. Turpentine baths for psoriasis are allowed only in the stage of remission, or with a fading exacerbation. In the presence of progression of the disease, and even more so when the plaque spreads to most of the skin, such procedures are not used. The bath greatly reduces the pressure, therefore, with a tendency to hypotension or collaptoid states, it is better to refuse turpentine.

The first bath should be started with a small dose of turpentine oil. To begin with, no more than 25 ml of turpentine by 10 liters, then, with good tolerance, increase the volume to 200 ml by the fifth treatment session. Frequency rate – up to 3 times a week, the maximum number of baths for one course of treatment – 15 procedures. The duration of the session is no more than 25 minutes.

The substance is quite irritating to the genital mucosa. It is enough to lubricate these areas with any greasy cream to prevent discomfort.With any exacerbation of psoriasis, baths must be stopped immediately, since erythroderma may develop – a severe spread of the disease.

Soda baths

Baths with soda for psoriasis can be considered optimal for most patients. Sodium bicarbonate is often found in any home, which makes it easier to find ingredients for a water treatment. But besides this, a bath with soda for psoriasis has the following advantages:

• mild effect – does not irritate the skin;
• Excellent softening and exfoliating effect;
• can be used in the progressive stage of the disease on the recommendation of a specialist;
• daily use allowed;
• increased blood flow in the area of ​​plaques, which accelerates their resorption.

Soda is a safe and low-allergenic product that rarely causes undesirable reactions in the form of an exacerbation of the disease. Baths with psoriasis using sodium bicarbonate do not have serious drawbacks, only the therapeutic effect may not always be too pronounced. To strengthen it, you can use baking soda wraps on the most problematic areas of the skin.

Bath preparation is simple – about 250 grams of powder per bath. The frequency of therapy sessions is 4 times a week, daily use is possible.The effectiveness is monitored after 5 treatments. In the absence of a result, or an increase in the activity of the disease, a consultation with a dermatologist is necessary. There are no special contraindications, but if you are individually intolerant of sodium bicarbonate, you should refrain from procedures.

Baths with exacerbation of psoriasis

Not all water procedures are contraindicated during the progression of the disease. If there is no erythroderma, but there is only a red rim around the plaques, then the following types of baths can be used:

• oat;
• tar;
• starch;
• corn.

There is no single method for their preparation, since the effect on the skin during an exacerbation must be carried out in the most gentle mode. Oatmeal baths for psoriasis have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, help exfoliate and relieve itching. Oatmeal is used for water procedures. It is dissolved at the rate of 1: 5. The result is a viscous warm substance where the body is completely immersed for 20 minutes. Frequency rate of procedures for exacerbation – daily. The course of treatment is up to 7 sessions.In the same way, corn and starch baths are prepared for psoriasis. The thicker the substance is, the more pronounced the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect.

Tar baths for psoriasis do not have enveloping and healing properties, but give a pronounced anti-inflammatory result. Birch tar should be used with caution as it can irritate the skin in sensitive people. But due to the antiseptic properties of the bath substances, they will help with pustular processes that accompany hormonal and cytostatic therapy of psoriasis.

Tar baths are prepared at the rate of 20 ml of the drug per 10 liters of water. The frequency of use is 2 times a week, the duration of the session is 15-17 minutes, the duration of the therapeutic course is 7-10 procedures. After the first bath, a slight progression of the disease is possible, which does not require the abolition of the use of tar. This is a normal reaction due to the irritating effect of the drug.

Herbal baths

Many plants can be beneficial for psoriatic eruptions.Herbal baths for psoriasis at home are used with the following ingredients:

• celandine;
• alternate;
• chamomile;
• mother and stepmother;
• sage.

In all cases, the fresh plant is not used. A decoction is preliminarily made from dry raw materials, which is added hot to the bath water. It is better to purchase plant materials in pharmacies, or collect and dry them yourself.

Herbal baths for psoriasis have the following effects:

• relieve active inflammation;
• heal microcracks in the skin;
• eliminate itching;
• improve blood flow in the subcutaneous tissue;
• reduce the side reactions of hormonal ointments.

Only the doctor decides whether a celandine bath can be taken to treat psoriasis, as the plant can irritate the sensitive skin around the plaques. The ratio of broth and water is 1: 7. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes, the frequency is 3 times a week. The course is individual, sometimes long, up to 3 months. Baths with herbs for psoriasis are well tolerated, but due to the use of natural raw materials, they can cause allergic reactions. If you have a tendency to them, it is better to use other, less allergenic water treatments.With a pronounced exacerbation of a bath with celandine in psoriasis, it is better not to use it, since the plant has irritating properties.

Thus, a variety of baths help to effectively fight psoriatic eruptions. It is better to decide on the use of a water procedure with a treating dermatovenerologist, since their incorrect use will lead to an exacerbation of the disease. It is possible to choose the most effective bath recipes for psoriasis only by experience, since it is impossible to predict in advance the effectiveness of water procedures.Regular attempts to use various baths or their combinations will lead to a positive result – the skin will be cleansed, and the itching will disappear for many years.

Comparison table of different types of baths for psoriasis

Reviews

I have been suffering from psoriasis since childhood. But this winter the aggravation became especially strong. The plaques have spread throughout the body. It is inconvenient to smear with cream, so I tried soda baths. Relief came almost immediately, the excruciating itching subsided, and a month later the plaques began to dissolve.The bath is very comfortable, I took it twice a day, morning and evening. I don’t have much finances, but soda baths were very cheap. I was delighted with these procedures! Anna, 31 years old.

We gathered on the beach with friends, it was necessary to urgently correct the situation with the skin. I used the strongest known remedy – a bath with magnesia. In addition, I drank a small packet of the substance inside. The effect is wonderful, the plaques are very faded, and I lost a little weight, which had a beneficial effect on my figure.One drawback – diarrhea lasted almost a day, but the communication on the beach was amazing. Oleg, 26 years old.

I have a great experience of psoriasis, but I noticed that relief came after swimming in the sea. For the second year I have not been able to get to the southern regions, so I decided to buy salt and make sea water at home. Although I have hypertension, the sea salt bath did not increase my blood pressure. I took them twice a week for 30 minutes on the background of antihypertensive drugs.After the bath, the skin was smeared with salicylic ointment. The effect is excellent, the plaques have resolved, the itching has completely disappeared after a month of using water procedures. Antonina Alexandrovna, 63 years old.

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In the treatment of psoriasis at home, the procedure for taking salt baths is quite effective.Not every patient can afford a medical trip to the Dead Sea, but you can use its salts and independently achieve good results in the treatment of skin ailments.

Composition and benefits of sea salt

Salt is an integral element, without which the body is not able to function normally, in addition, this product contains a lot of useful substances. As a result, it began to be used not only as an additive to food, but also for the external treatment of dermatological diseases.This substance contains the following elements:

1. Calcium. Helps in maintaining cell structure.
2. Selenium. Able to inhibit the formation of cancer cells.
3. Manganese. Takes an active part in maintaining immune processes.
4. Iodine. Provides normal metabolic processes and maintains optimal hormonal levels in the body.
5. Magnesium. Supports the work of nerve endings.
6. Copper. Improves blood circulation and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

In general, all these components have the following effect on the skin:

• epidermis regeneration is improved;
• itching and inflammation are relieved;
• an antiseptic effect is carried out.

All of this plays a beneficial role in therapy against psoriasis.

Features of the procedure

Sea salt for psoriasis is an effective remedy, but even if this component is natural and safe, it must be used according to the following rules:

1. To take a bath, you need to take 1 kg of sea salt.
2. The product should be diluted in a separate bowl and then poured into the bath.
3. Sessions are required twice a week, procedures lasting 15-20 minutes, in the case of a longer bath time, you can get the opposite effect.
4. It is also worth paying attention to the water temperature. It should not reach 39 ° C, since a bath with sea salt in this case begins to negatively affect the work of the heart.
5. The prophylactic number of sessions ranges from 15 to 20 procedures, as a treatment – 40.
6. Before the procedure, take a light shower using a neutral hygiene product.
7. After the bath, it is necessary to lubricate the skin with baby cream or special oil.

The effect of therapy is usually shown after a couple of weeks. But do not stop further sessions. To consolidate the effect, it is necessary to carry out a full course of water procedures.

There are three options for taking a salt bath:

• in a seated position;
• lying;
• as a topical application.

Each type of application corresponds to the location of the lesions and their number.

Contraindications to procedures

Despite all the effectiveness and ease of use, salt baths for psoriasis have a number of limitations that you should pay close attention to:

• hypertension;

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• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• heart disease;
• glaucoma;
• period of bearing a child.

Also, such procedures are not recommended for people suffering from fungal skin lesions.

Important! Due to the fact that therapy has a number of contraindications, you should consult a doctor before starting treatment.

After a complete diagnosis, he can prescribe a more gentle type of sessions, these can be applications with a salt solution or compresses, which may well replace a full-fledged procedure.

Herbal bath

To achieve an optimal therapeutic effect, you can add water with sea salt, decoctions of medicinal herbs, which have a positive effect on the affected epidermis.

Coniferous broth

Needles have the following effect:

• anti-inflammatory;
• bactericidal;
• soothing;

To make a decoction, the following manipulations should be carried out:

1. Take freshly cut pine needles.
2. Add 3 liters of boiling water to a saucepan.
3. Insist 3-4 hours.
4. The infusion is carefully poured into the bath with a little salt. To improve sleep, it is recommended to carry out the procedure in the evening.

Herbal infusion

Medicinal herbs have a wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect on the epidermis. For the broth, the following plants are required:

• mint;
• streak;
• chamomile;
• birch buds;
• yarrow.

All ingredients should be taken in a 1: 1 ratio. They should be placed in a saucepan and brought to a boil. Add the broth to the bath with previously dissolved sea salt.

Take a bath with such a decoction for no longer than 10 minutes.

Sage bath

Sage is considered one of the most effective herbs for skin ailments. The plant has the following effect:

• astringent;
• antimicrobial;
• anti-inflammatory.

The preparation is prepared according to the following scheme:

1. Take 100 g of dried leaves.
2. Pour a liter of boiling water over them.
3. Insist for a day.
4. Ready infusion is poured into bathing water. To enhance the healing effect, it is recommended to add sea salt.

Patient reviews

It is better to familiarize yourself with the effectiveness of therapy, as well as what baths to take with psoriasis, will help people’s reviews.

Treatment of psoriasis with salt helped me against the disease. I did foot baths for three weeks, and I noticed an improvement in my condition.The itching stopped, and the plaques began to gradually lighten.

Galya, 31 years old.

I took baths for psoriasis with salt and medicinal herbs. I believe that this is much more effective than medical drugs, and clearly safer. I boiled the buds of the needles and poured the infusion into water with the addition of salt. I carried out 13 procedures in this way. This was enough for me to prolong remission for a long time.

Olya, 27 years old.

Therapeutic baths for psoriasis are a great remedy. Affordable and harmless.I added 1 kg of salt to my bathing water.