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Homeopathic Remedies for Scalp Psoriasis
Q: I am trying to find something that will work on my scalp psoriasis. I take a variety of supplements for my overall health and of course the only prescription medication general practitioners prescribe is steroid creams. I have been trying to detox my body for the last year in hopes that would help and also watch my diet. I eat mostly unprocessed food and drink filtered water or kombucha tea. I wonder if you could suggest some homeopathic remedies I could try. Psoriasis is frustrating because as an autoimmune disorder it is hard to pinpoint its source. Any help you can give me will be most appreciated.
A: Psoriasis is such a frustrating condition, and, unfortunately, the more you stress about the condition, the worse it tends to get! I applaud the fact that you are being so vigilant with your diet. For any medical condition, improving your diet and exercise regimen is the best starting point.
The National Psoriasis Foundation has a great overview of alternatives to standard therapy on their site.
Keep in mind that only anecdotal evidence exists to support the benefit of these therapies in the management of psoriasis. No large scale studies have been conducted that prove their worth, so you may be throwing good money after bad.
Since your psoriasis is limited to your scalp, I would also suggest you take a look at the types of products that are coming into contact with the skin on your head. Are you using hair dyes? And what type of shampoo are you using? Any liquid soap or shampoo is going to have chemical preservatives, and this can irritate the skin leading to psoriasis flare up. I would suggest using an all-natural bar soap or all natural shampoo bar to wash your hair. Find bars that do not use preservatives. (For full disclosure, I make my own all natural goat milk soap).
If you use product to style your hair, also use an all natural product (like a hair wax) and let your hair dry naturally rather than using the hair dryer.
Learn more:
Natural beauty remedies
Omega-3 fatty acids and psoriasis
Head to toe alternative remedies guide
Dr. Brent Ridge is the health expert for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. You can call and ask him a question live every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 112 (1.866.675.6675). You can also follow along as he learns to grow his own food and raise goats on his farm in upstate New York by visiting www.beekman1802.com.
Got a health question for Dr. Brent? E-mail him at drbrent@care2.com.
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Today's the world is returning towards natural way of curing due to the harmful effects of today's chemical & synthetic medicines. People are deeply worried on this issue and also insisting to use natural way of curing to get health & security.
Our psoriasis cure process is 100% Natural / herbal.
www.supercareproducts.com
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i am a psoriasis suffer (but these days i dont SUFFER so much) i use comfrey cream on all of my psoriasis, easily found at natural health shops but make sure you get one with no ethinol (ie. get an aqueus base)i have very short hair so it is easy to apply for me...but i would look into comfrey products for the reason that comfrey contains something that slows cell death ie.. LESS SCALES!
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I don't know if this will help, but I have had trouble with my scalp for many years. The dermatologist recommended a shampoo called DHS, a fragrance free shampoo. It is made by Person & Covey, Inc. Glendale, California 91201;
www. personandcoveey.com. I purchased it at Wallgreens and they have to order it. It is not on the shelf. I paid 14.99 for a 16 oz bottle which has lasted quite a while. Maybe this might help you. Good luck!
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Gina B sounds like she is the "consultant" she found
?? self promoting?
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My dandruff was bad to a point the doctor had nothing for me. My skin started to breakout as well. I found these products from Warm Spirits that helped me with many health issue. They have natural remedies, natural products, use therapeutic grade oils that absorbs and not just stay on top of the skin, which was some on the problems I was having. My 16 year old uses the facial cleaner for problem skin. She loves it more then proactive & it's naturally based products and no major chemicals. She has most of her girl/boy friends using it too. They are very green! You should try. I found a consultant in my area but she has a web site - www.warmspirit.org/gbwarmth
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