Home Remedies

Psoriasis Causes

The exact cause of psoriasis is not known but there are certain factors that may contribute to the development of this condition. It is believed that genetic factors may play a role because about one-third of people who develop psoriasis have one or more family members with this condition. A faulty immune system is also associated with psoriasis because an increased number of white cells are present between the abnormal layers of skin.

Other factors that may worsen psoriasis include:

1. Changes in the climate – cold, dry weather makes symptoms worse
2. Infections such as strep throat
3. Skin injuries
4. Stress and anxiety
5. Certain medications such as NSAIDs, beta-blockers and lithium

Tips to get rid of Psoriasis

1. Do not bath too much. Always dry your body with soft clean towel after bath.
2. Try reducing your fat intake and other animal proteins and sugars.
3. It will be beneficiary for the patient if he is taken to bath in sea water.

Psoriasis Home Remedies

1. Drink one bowl of Cabbage soup everyday. It is an effective home remedy for Psoriasis.
2. To cure Psoriasis cover a fresh thin banana leaf on the affected part.
3. Apply the diluted solution of lime juice with water externally on the psoriasis patches.
4. Buttermilk has proved useful in psoriasis and the patient should drink it in liberal quantities.
5. Mix a cup of freshly prepared bitter gourd juice with a tsp of limejuice. Drink this mixture every day, on an empty stomach, for 4 to 5 days.
6. Hot Epsom salt bath is used to treat psoriasis. Apply olive oil after the Epsom salt bath. It will prove beneficial in curing psoriasis.
7. Take powdered Fuller's earth and add enough water to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area, let it dry and rinse off. It will help remove toxins from your skin. Its proved beneficiary in curing Psoriasis.
8. Mix Aloe Vera gel and garlic oil in equal proportions. Apply on the affected area. This is a good home remedy to cure psoriasis.
9. Neem tree has anti-bacterial properties in itself. Use its leaves or bark as it will help in fighting against psoriasis.

Psoriasis FAQs

Most frequently asked questions regarding Psoriasis by online visitors are given for your quick reference purpose.

1. What is Psoriasis?
2. What Causes Psoriasis?
3. Tips to help you cope with and manage psoriasis flare-ups

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