Psoriasis or psoriasis vulgaris is a lifelong chronic skin disorder that is characterized by spotty red and scaly marks and is usually hot and itchy to touch. The human skin cell has its ability to self-replace called exfoliation. For a normal person, the skin cells grow and flake in a matter of three to four weeks. What happens is that the dead skin cells are being shed and is replaced by new skin cell as the outer layer of the skin. People with psoriasis exfoliate too fast; they have a relatively faster cell growth resulting in white or bright red patches of the skin called plaques.
Studies show that psoriasis occurs when there is an over reactive response of the immune system causing the flaking and inflammation of the skin. Psoriasis is
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However, it is good to know that there are some home remedies to relieve psoriasis or at least have it under control. If you already have psoriasis you might have been tried one or more of these suggestions or if you know someone having psoriasis, you can pass on the message. The good news is that expert says that there is, although not big, scientific evidence that the following home remedies for treating psoriasis works as a temporary relief.
1. Fish oil. Fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acid, boosts up immune system and is known as heart-friendly supplement. Breaking it down, omega-3 fatty acid helps reduce the inflammation, the root cause of flaring up of psoriasis. And since psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, consuming the right amount of fish oil gives us that natural immune system boost. This home remedy for relieving system is very easy to avail as we can find this on food markets and as over-the-counter transaction in drugstores.
2. Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera can help reduce the flaking or scaling and the redness of psoriasis affected part of the skin. This home remedy for relieving psoriasis is very easy to use. Just peel of a piece of Aloe Vera leaf and apply it on the skin up to three times a day. If you do not have Aloe Vera plant at home, you may look for topical over-the-counter creams with 0.5% aloe