Alternative Therapies / skincare

• Climatotherapy

Sunlight has a beneficial effect , albeit temporary, in psoriatic lesions . This has also resulted in special treatment programs combined with very salty water , for example , in the Dead Sea . This is an expensive treatment , but maybe nice and apparently effective that can temporarily reduce the rash.

• Diet

There is no evidence that diet would have psoriasis, some influence, although some people would be better resp . feel worse after eating certain foods. General Guidelines - out of a healthy balanced diet - you can give.
There is also no evidence that the vitamins and other supplements have no effect on psoriasis. Some studies suggest that fish oil supplements containing evening primrose oil may have a beneficial effect, but the evidence remains weak.

• Homeopathy / Acupuncture

There are so far no known reliable studies showing no effect of homeopathy or acupuncture in psoriasis.

• Meditation / Relaxation

Since stress can trigger or worsen psoriasis outbreaks can be useful to learn to love . Controlled stress relaxation techniques Studies have shown that relaxation techniques for managing stress and the effect of traditional treatments may increase.
There are few published studies suggest a positive effect of hypnosis .

• Skin Care

 

There are dozens of products for skin care , often based on vegetable oils like aloe , jojoba, witch hazel , etc., which are promoted in psoriasis lesions . For this is not conclusive proof , but the moisturizing properties of these products have a calming effect.
When the bath deserves bath salts in an oil bath and are preferred in the bath foam that can dry the skin.