Over-the-counter psoriasis medications (OTC) and treatment combinations are normally observed.  Many also subscribe to a wholistic approach: healthy food intake and physical activities; ultraviolet (UV) light therapy; or alternative cures such as herbal medicines.

Herbal medicines are believed to restore “balance” or “yin-yang”, disrupted by illness.  Examples include: tea tree, evening primrose, emu, and oregano; vinegar from apple cider; capsaicin from cayenne pepper; milk thistle; aloe; and even ordinary oats, are used. Turmeric has shown to be less effective.

Note that although patients have attested to its effectivity, the above herbal treatments have yet to be medically proven. Some herbal extracts have even shown adverse side effects, such as “St. John’s wort”, a popular “upper”, which may “cause increased sensitivity to light, which could be dangerous for people who sunbathe or undergo ultraviolet light treatment” (National Psoriasis Foundation, 2009).  Thus, utmost care is recommended.