Eczema and Psoriasis - Remedies
Published by Campbell M Gold in Alternative · Friday 12 Jul 2024
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Eczema and Psoriasis Remedies
Eczema and psoriasis are long-term skin conditions that can lead to discomfort and irritation. Both conditions result in dry, tight, red, inflamed, and itchy skin but have unique symptoms and characteristics. Despite their differences, natural remedies are available to alleviate the symptoms associated with these conditions...
- Psoriasis tends to have thicker, more defined plaques with silvery scales.
- Eczema is more likely to cause intense itching and oozing blisters.
- Dry, sensitive skin: Often feels rough and can be easily irritated.
- Red, inflamed skin: Commonly appears in skin folds, including the inside of elbows, behind knees, and under the bust in women.
- Itching: Can be severe, especially at night.
- Rashes: May develop into small, raised bumps that can ooze and crust over.
- Thickened, cracked skin: Over time, affected areas can become thick and leathery.
- Swelling: Inflammation can cause the skin to swell.
2. Psoriasis Symptoms
- Red patches of skin: Often covered with thick, silvery scales.
- Dry, cracked skin: Can bleed and be painful.
- Itching and burning: This may cause a burning or stinging sensation.
- Thickened nails: Nails can become thick, pitted, or ridged.
- Joint pain: Some people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes joint pain and swelling.
- Location: Commonly appears on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
Remedies - Supplements
- Multi Vit - A-Z - 1 x daily.
- Vit C - 1,000 mg, 3 - 4 x daily
- Vit E - 400 iu, 3 x daily
- Vit A - 25,000 iu, 1 x daily, six days a week
- Vit B Complex - 100 mg (timed release) morning and evening
- Garlic - 1,000 mg, 4 x daily
- Omega-3 - 1,000 mg, 2 x daily (Avocado Oil also recommended)
- Zinc (chelated), 50 mg, 3 x daily with food
- Acidophilus - 3 - 6 caps/tabs, 3 x daily
- Oil of evening primrose (Efamol) - 500 mg caps - 3 x caps, 2 x Daily; contents of additional caps to be topically applied to the rash. Alternatively, substitute Starflower Oil.
- Propolis Cream - applied topically to rash, at least 1 x daily (Propolis caps can also be taken internally as per manufacturer's instructions)
- Honey (Manuka is recommended) - topically applied; and 1 tsp taken six times daily (take raw or in herb teas, on bread/toast, etc.)
Homeopathy
- Graphites
- Sulphur
- Combin D: Each tab contains calc sulph (calcium sulphate), kali mur (potassium chloride), kali sulph (potassium sulphate), and silica (silicon dioxide).
- Calcium Fluoride (Calc Fluor): Thisis a tissue strengthener that improves skin elasticity and can help improve varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
- Calcium Sulphate (Calci Sulph): This eliminates waste materials and purifies the blood. It can be helpful when you have boils, moist or dry eczema, herpetic pustules or other eruptions. Calc Sulph can help eruptions quickly resolve after they have come to a head.
- Sodium Chloride (Nat Mur): This is often called the fluid balancer. It hydrates the skin and regulates the passage of fluids through the cells.
- Silica (Silicon Dioxide): This fortifies nails and increases collagen formation, thus reducing wrinkles. It helps the epidermis eliminate waste. Silica hastens the suppuration of wounds and abscesses. It can be helpful in many skin problems, from acne to itchy skin to dandruff and splitting fingernails. When your skin is dry and brittle, and your hands are always chapped, silica is indicated.
- Turmeric powder: Mix with a carrier oil like sweet almond, coconut, or olive oil and applied to the affected area can provide relief. Doing a patch test first is recommended to check for allergic reactions.
- Turmeric Creams: Some studies have shown that turmeric creams can reduce skin scaling and itchiness.
- Homemade Paste: Mix one teaspoon of turmeric with two teaspoons of dairy, almond, or coconut milk. Apply this to dry skin, leave it for 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water, and follow with a moisturiser.
Aloe Vera
- Pure Aloe Vera gel is rich in anti-inflammatory and healing elements and provides a cooling sensation for itchy and inflamed skin.
Apple Cider Vinegar has long been used to soothe skin inflammations and burns. It is also an astringent. With psoriasis sores, apple cider vinegar may help ease itching and scaling. However, do not use it if you have open sores.
Avoid Eczema/Psoriasis Triggers
- Add half a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar to a bath of warm water.
- Soak for 15 minutes.
- Apply diluted Apple Cider Vinegar to a sterile cloth and dab on the sores.
Many things in the environment trigger eczema and psoriasis flares:
- Outdoor allergens (like grasses.
- Dust mites indoors.
- Harsh chemicals like dyes and scents.
- Chemicals in the water you bathe in.
Decrease exposure:
- Use a room ioniser/air filter/humidifier, especially in the summer when the pollen count is high.
- Use dust-mite-resistant coverings on bedding and pillows.
- Wash with free and clear detergents.
- Get a filter for shower water.
- A baking soda bath can help to soothe inflamed and itchy skin. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of Baking Soda to a tub with temperature of your choice and soak.
- Cannabidiol-infused Skincare Products: They may help treat eczema and psoriasis. The skin has its cannabinoid system, and topical CBD activates these receptors. Caution: Many people react negatively to CBT products - especially those on natural remedies - so immediately discontinue if any adverse symptoms manifest.
Dead Sea Salts
- Bathing in this salt solution is well-tolerated and may improve skin barrier function and decrease roughness and inflammation.
- Add one or two drops of lavender or rose essential oil to a lukewarm bath.
- Alternatively, dilute the oil with a carrier oil like sweet almond or jojoba and apply directly to the skin.
- Good stress management can reduce the chance of a flare-up, and drinking calming teas, like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm, before retiring can soothe the nervous system.
- Consider brewing the tea, and once it has cooled to lukewarm, use it as a warm compress on affected areas.
- Hydrating the body will help to hydrate the skin. Drink spring or filtered water (never tap water).
Hydrocortisone Cream (OTC)
- According to the National Eczema Association, Hydrocortisone cream reduces redness, itching, and inflammation.
Oatmeal is a well-known remedy for soothing itchy skin.
Oils (Cold Pressed Recommended)
- Grind up plain oatmeal.
- Add a cup of the fine powder to a warm water bath.
- Soak for 15 minutes.
- Apply coconut, Avocado, or Olive Oil to dry and itchy areas.
- Flax, Hemp, or Neem seed oil contains fatty acids that can help soothe eczema and psoriasis,
- The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil improve eczema and psoriasis conditions. Also, eat Avocados and Avocado Oil (which can also be applied topically).
- In addition to taking supplements, eat whole food sources containing Omega-3, like salmon, sardines, flax, and hemp oil.
- Take Combin D. Each tab contains Calc Sulph (Calcium Sulphate), Kali Mur (Potassium Chloride), Kali Sulph (Potassium Sulphate), and Silica (Silicon Dioxide).
Other Tissue salts for the skin include:
- Calcium Fluoride (Calc Fluor): This is a tissue strengthener that improves skin elasticity and can help improve varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
- Calcium Sulphate (Calc Sulph): This eliminates waste materials and purifies the blood. It can be helpful when you have boils, moist or dry eczema, herpetic pustules or other eruptions. Calc Sulph can help eruptions quickly resolve after they have come to a head.
- Sodium Chloride (Nat Mur): This is often called the fluid balancer. It hydrates the skin and regulates the passage of fluids through the cells.
- Silica (Silicon Dioxide): This fortifies nails and increases collagen formation, thus reducing wrinkles. It helps the epidermis eliminate waste. Silica hastens the suppuration of wounds and abscesses. It can be helpful in many skin problems, from acne to itchy skin to dandruff and splitting fingernails. When your skin is dry and brittle, and your hands are always chapped, silica is indicated.
- Eczema treatments typically require topical care, but this remedy involves what you ingest. Studies have linked the active compound in turmeric, curcumin, to the reduction of inflammation in several skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
- Vitamin D levels can affect how itchy the skin becomes, so ensure adequate vitamin D intake.
- Witch hazel can be applied directly to the lesions to soothe eczema. Its astringent properties can help dry the lesions out.
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