Psoriasis is a debilitating skin disorder characterized by dry, red and inflamed lesions covered with silvery scales, according to the Mayo Clinic. Conventional treatment of psoriasis includes topical creams, light therapy, and oral medications. These particular treatments decrease inflammation and prevent the overgrowth of skin cells. Some people with psoriasis prefer alternative methods of treatment.
Dead Sea Products
Many people with psoriasis flock to bathe in the Dead Sea to find skin relief. The water itself contains salts rich in minerals and detoxifying agents that cleanse and pull toxins away from the psoriatic skin, according to the Psoriasis Natural Products Center. Because of this finding, Dead Sea salt is sold in bottle form for use at home. According to Dr. Zvi Even Paz, an Israeli dermatologist, 47 out of 50 psoriasis patients found relief after bathing in 2 pounds of Dead Sea bath salts 3 times a week for 6 weeks.
Homeopathic Psoriasis Tablets
Homeopathy is an alternative branch of medical science that uses minerals, plants and animal substances to trigger your immune system (the body's defense mechanism). Treatment with homeopathic remedies for each person is different because each person fights disease in different ways, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Homeopathic psoriasis tablets are available online and in health food stores. You place these tablets under your tongue and wait for them to dissolve, according to the Natural Products Center. You should take this tablet for at least eight months for it to be effective.
Psoriasis Skin Cream and Shampoo
Psoriasis skin cream is another alternative treatment for psoriasis. This cream contains homeopathic natural ingredients like purified water, jojoba oil and green tea extract. It is lathered onto the skin to decrease the itching and scaling characteristic of psoriasis. The shampoo for psoriasis works in the same manner and contains water and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
