Psoriasis is a lifelong skin disease caused by a faulty immune system. It is characterized by skin lesions and affects more than 5 million adults in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. One promising option for psoriasis sufferers includes Dead Sea salt treatments.
Features
According to the website Psoriasis Rx, the Dead Sea in Israel has a combination of unique elements, when combined effectively treat psoriasis. The dense air in the region allows longer sun exposure, which is beneficial to psoriasis sufferers, therefore reducing the chances of sunburn. The Dead Sea waters are 10 times higher in salt content and full of hydrogen sulfide gas. Other mineral salts including magnesium, potassium and calcium enrich the water.
Frequency
Dead sea salts can conveniently be purchased for home use. Daily bathing in Dead Sea salts successfully calms psoriasis redness and removes scaly skin build up, according to the FamilyDoctor.org.
Time Frame
Typically, psoriasis treatments at the Dead Sea region would include four weeks of sun and Dead Sea bathing. As of September 2010, Psoriasis Rx states there is an 83.4 percent improvement rate when sun and Dead Sea bathing are combined.
