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9 Effective Homeopathic Treatment For Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the life cycle of the skin cells speeds up, which causes the cells to grow on the surface of the skin. Psoriasis presents as silvery colored patches that are itchy and painful. They can occur in large part of the body or even on just a small patch. There is no cure for Psoriasis, but the symptoms are managed by topical steroids, topical retinoids, and oral or injectable systemic drugs.

Alternative practices have been showing a remarkable improvement in this disease condition. Homeopathic treatment is one amongst them. Many people are very curious to take-up homeopathy to get psoriasis treated. These medicines are derived from plants, chemicals, human and animal secretions, and excretions. They are even made from snake venom. The homeopathic medications can be consumed in the form of tincture or other diluted preparations and can be taken orally and topically.

9 Effective Homeopathic Treatment For Psoriasis

Homeopathy is based on the theory of ‘like cures like’, which means the symptoms can be cured by a substance that can cause similar symptoms. Second theory on the basis of which homeopathic medicines are prescribed is ‘law of minimum dose’. This means that the lowest dosage is more capable to bring about the cure.

Why Homeopathy For Psoriasis?

  • Homeopathy is a safe and natural treatment that does not cause any severe side effects.
  • It cures the root cause and therefore the results are long-lasting.
  • It is believed that 60% of psoriatic conditions have stress and psychological factors as a cause.(1) Homeopathy takes a holistic approach and considers the underlying emotional conditions for better results.
  • Homeopathy addresses the immunity of the body and restores any deviation back to normalcy.

9 Effective Homeopathic Treatment For Psoriasis

There are certain homeopathic medications that are successful in treating this skin condition. These medicines are not scientifically proved.

  1. Arsenic Album

    This remedy can be given to a person suffering from psoriasis and have the following characteristics:

    • Anxious
    • Restless
    • Neat and orderly
    • Gets exhausted easily
    • Burning pains on the affected skin

    The skin of such a person is dry and scaly and can get easily infected. There is itching that gets worse on scratching. Applying heat brings in relief.

  2. Graphites

    People prescribed graphites have a long-term history of skin disorders. The skin appears to be tough, leathery, with cracks and sores. The itching gets worse in warm conditions and the person scratches the affected area till it bleeds. The condition worsens in the morning in case of graphites.

  3. Petroleum

    This medicine is given to those patients whose physical problems get aggravated with stressful emotional experiences. The skin of these people is extremely dry and the problem involves the palm and fingertips. The skin looks tough and leathery and the condition aggravates at night from getting warm in the bed.

  4. Sepia

    This medicine is suitable for a person who is irritable and feels dragged out with little enthusiasm for work and family life. The skin may look stiff and dry. Psoriasis in this medicine appears in many places in the body including the nails and the genitals. Such a person shows signs of hormonal imbalance and problems with circulation.

  5. Sulphur

    Sulphur is needed when there is intense itching and burning in the eruptions. The eruptions get worse from warmth and bathing. The affected areas on the skin look bright red, irritated with scaly skin. They get inflamed on scratching. This remedy can be successful for those who have repeatedly used medications to suppress psoriasis.

  6. Calcarea Carbonica

    Calcarea is made from shells and is a useful medication for various health conditions, especially for those who are often cold and get tired easily. Research shows that people suffering from psoriasis have low levels of calcium in their blood.(2) Calcarea carbonica can be given in such conditions, though no theory supports it.

  7. Staphysagria

    A study shows that staphysagria may have anti-inflammatory properties.(3) This medicine can be used for the treatment of psoriasis, especially scalp psoriasis.

  8. Rhus Toxicodendron

    Rhus Toxicodendron is poison ivy and is helpful in the treatment of arthritis and also psoriatic arthritis. The eruptions in the person requiring Rhus Toxicodendron are red swollen and intensely itchy. Hot application and bathing would soothe such eruptions. Rhus Toxicodendron patient is extremely restless and craves cold milk.

  9. Mezereum

    Mezereum patient has scaly patches that severely itch. If the person scratches too much the eruption becomes crusty or thickens. It is observed that cold application relieves itching.

    Though there is not much anecdotal evidence to prove the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies for the treatment of psoriasis, the medicine is known to treat the condition. It can be dangerous to self-prescribe this medication. It is therefore advisable to take the medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician, who known all the rules and regulation of this particular science.

Team PainAssist
Team PainAssist
Written, Edited or Reviewed By: Team PainAssist, Pain Assist Inc. This article does not provide medical advice. See disclaimer
Last Modified On:August 3, 2022

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