Psoriasis is a life-consuming concern for a significant percentage of the population. Fortunately, there are a number of home-based treatments available for those who are willing to change their daily routine to find a cure.
Home-based psoriasis treatment options seem to be expanding rapidly, on a daily basis, with new tips and tricks being exchanged on the internet and in a variety of publications. While there is no official cure for psoriasis at the moment, there are any number of treatments that can eventually put an end to the disease and its bothersome symptoms. Some of the most common treatments are available over the counter, including creams or lotions that contain either steroids or other more natural remedies.
Steroid creams are one of the most frequently recommended psoriasis home treatment options by doctors. These are extremely effective in stopping the itching that is associated with this condition, as well as helping to slow down the growth of psoriatic skin cells, allowing healthy skin to develop unhindered. There are a number of side effects that can be associated with these steroid treatments, however, which means they should be used under controlled circumstances – limited concentrations over limited periods of time.
More natural creams are also a viable alternative when it comes to psoriasis home treatments. Remedies containing aloe vera extracts, for example, have been effective for many. Aloe contains naturally soothing properties and keeps the skin feeling refreshed and smooth, with a cooling sensation. Green tea extract, vitamin C, and grape seed oil are all also common herbal ingredients that can be used alone as a topical treatment, added to the diet, or combined in a number of skin care formulas.
A simple, non-petroleum-based moisturizer goes a long way as a good option for psoriasis home treatment. It’s essential to keep the skin well-moisturized, so that it retains its elasticity and strength. One of the side effects associated with psoriasis is weakened skin, or skin that is easily damaged and thus prone to further break-outs. Many experts recommend moisturizing at least twice per day, once in the evening and once in the morning. Heavier lotions and creams, even oils, are better at night before bed to lock in moisture and repair damaged skin while you sleep. In the daytime, a lighter, less greasy lotion can keep the skin feeling itch-free and refreshed.
Some of the most common treatments are available over the counter, including creams or lotions that contain either steroids or other more natural remedies.
Hi, I GOT RID OF IT. I had pustular psoriasis on approx 50-60% of my palm’s and the soles (in step portion) of my feet. I had it for 5 consecutive months and the creams that the doctors prescribed didn’t work. For every pustule that would drain and turn into a red scab or dot more pustules would break out. It started on my finger tips and spread to my fingers, palms and then to my soles over a period of about 3 weeks and then it got worse or stayed about the same for the next 5 months. Here’s what I did, it was some thing I remembered from my grandmother using on stubborn skin rashes and it’s so simple. As it turned out, it worked, and I haven’t had a recurrence since February 2009. First I broke open all the pustules with a sterile sewing needle. Then I filled a basin with “hot” water and added 1 1/2 times the recommended Epson Salts, yes that’s right Epson Salts. I soaked about 5-10 minutes (took my hands out before they started to prune)then I applied hydrogen peroxide with a cotton ball. I did this over the next couple of weeks when ever I noticed more pustules forming. My fingers were the last to heal and when they had new pustules but my palms didn’t I would just soak the effected fingers. I did the same thing for my feet. It took about 6 weeks for my feet to heal because of all the thick dead skin that had to work it’s way off. I was all healed in about 6 weeks, hands were 4 weeks with no signs that I ever had this horrible thing. About two months later I noticed some pustules on my fingers, I immediately treated them and no additional pustules came out, the little scabs were completely gone in 4 days and I’ve never had a reocurrance again. I don’t know why it worked, but it did, I hope it works as well for you. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Oh one more thing, I was very careful when I was healing to keep my hands dry (apart from when I had to soak). Don’t get them into any detergents, scented creams or anything that could be irritating. If you need to wash your hands use a use a gentle pure soap (I used ivory)and pat them dry. Don’t go rubbing all kinds of creams on your hands or feet. When they are healed if there is still a lot of hard calloused skin or your feet try a little vitamin E oil or something pure. It will all eventually come off.
Best Wishes
PS I did not use anything to moisturize until I was healed from the pustules completely.
Hi! It was nice to see this website.
I have just developed the psoriasis. Before reading the contents of the website I was depressed but now I feel that I can
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I take baths to which I add olive oil (about 2 oz) – I will also try grape seed oil as I heard it could be very beneficial. Anyway, with olive oil your entire skin absorbs it in the bath and you don’t have to use any extra moisturizers when you get out. I used to have lesions on my feet – which have now completely cleared. For my hands, I make an ointment of 2 parts vaseline, one part neosporin, 1/2 part Dermovate (which is a strong corticosteroid for psoriasis)and use it morning/evening when needed. The best moisturizing lotion I tried so far is Aveva body lotion which is very gentle and long lasting. I always have it in my purse and apply it every time I wash my hands and in between. By the way, when I even touch Nivea my hands flare up. Just a few tricks to share – hope it helps.
In my previous comment I wrote Aveva instead of Aveeno. Aveeno is the super duper lotion!