Dermatologist Visit: Psoriasis and Natural Remedies
I had an appointment today to see a skin specialist regarding a problem I’ve been having on the same knee that I tore the ligament in (which, btw, is doing VERY well). I showed up on time for my appointment, because they had mailed me the paperwork 2 months ago when I made the appointment, so I could submit it early. Which I was happy to do, because I remember when I worked at the Vet and we had new patients show up on time for their appointments, but didn’t realize they needed 15 minutes to prepare new patient paperwork.
But they lost the paperwork. So I had to fill it out again anyway.
When the doctor came in, he took a very brief glance at my knee, and by brief I mean I pulled my leg up, he took all of 1 second to look at it and immediately said he knew what it was and how to treat. I had enough time to ask a question or two, such as what causes it, to which he replied that no one knows. And he made sure to mention that it dates back as far as the bible, and our first hints to the problem were in the “bible.” By this time I noticed he kept staring at a necklace I was wearing and seemed very cold towards me. It wasn’t anything overly questionable, it was a yak bone necklace shaped like a claw with some Tibetan writing carved into one side and a skeletal fish on the other.
After he wrote a few things on my chart, he handed my folder to me with a prescription and got up and left. I made a joking comment about that being the fastest visit I’ve ever been on, and he mumbled something as he walked away from me and into his next appointment. I felt fairly put off, but didn’t really care, I just wanted to know what it was so I could figure out how to treat it. He prescribed Olux E Foam, but I don’t intend to fill it just yet. I want to see what I can do on my own now that I know what it is.
Luckily my case is very mild, is only on my knee, and just looks like a callous.
From the intarweb:
Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that shows itself through patches of red areas or silvery scales that appear on the legs, knees, arms, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. Toes and fingernails can also be affected by losing their shine and developing ridges and pits. This condition is linked to rapid growth of the outer layer of skin, and is often hereditary. The growths of skin cells never mature and go through an entire growth cycle, leaving patchy, scaly, immature areas of the skin. The affected area tends to spread. The condition is characterized by a series of flare-ups and remissions, and usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 25. It can be triggered by anything that can inflame the skin; stress, illness, sunburn or any kind of laceration of the skin (like cuts, injury, or surgery) as well as poison ivy or bacterial infection. Although the underlying cause is not known, it is known that an unhealthy immune system plays a role in psoriasis, as well as a possible faulty utilization of fat. Toxins in the colon can also aid in psoriasis development. There are many natural ways that can aid in preventing and controlling psoriasis.
Here are a few:
Natural Treatments
EMU Oil
Castor Oil
Sunlight and Sea Water (Dead Sea is preferable) most recommended
Avocado Oil
Cashew nut oil
Buttermilk
Vitamin E
Goldenseal Extract (alcohol free)
Ginger Bath
Hot Epsom Salt Bath (goes with the sea water affect I imagine)
Mudpacks to absorb toxins
Cabbage Leaves compresses
Lecithin
Aloe Vera gel and garlic oil
Cashew nut oil
Wheat germ oil and castor oil
2 drops of calendula oil and one drop of oregano oil to one small cup of olive oil.
Marigold lotion - Boil 4 marigold heads in 4 cups of water for two minutes. Allow it to cool and then apply it on the affected area. Add lemon juice or cider vinegar to the rinsing water for a thorough wash.
Ayurvedic Supplements / applications
Neem Guard
Liverol Strong
Neem ka Tail (Oil)
Chalmungra Oil (Tubrak)
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One Response to “Dermatologist Visit: Psoriasis and Natural Remedies”
June 12th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Thanks! for presenting such a wonder full article.
your article is very interesting especially Natural Treatments.
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