There is no one specific method of treating psoriasis. Different forms of treatments are employed for effectively treating the disease.

You may want to try the following natural treatment options for psoriasis before discussing it with your dermatologist or doctor.

Salt baths

A warm bath with dead sea salt is beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. You can also add mineral oil, olive oil, Epsom salt, or colloidal oatmeal to reduce irritation and itching.

People who bath with dead sea salts may have improved symptoms compared to those who bath with common salts.

Aloe vera

Creams that contain aloe vera extracts help reduce scaling, inflammation, itching, and redness when applied to the skin.

Although, you may have to use aloe vera cream many times daily before you can experience any significant improvement.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have been known to be beneficial to psoriasis as it helps to decrease inflammation, which causes itchiness and red flakes.

Foods like seeds, flaxseed oil, soy, fatty fish, and nuts contain Omega-3.

Turmeric

A few research results show that topical turmeric gel can help in treating psoriasis when applied twice daily for 63 days.

It helped improve the size, thickness, scaling, and redness of psoriasis.

Oregon grape

Oregon grape is a herb with antimicrobial properties. In an open clinical trial where an ointment that contains Oregon grape was used, 433 people with psoriasis were treated.

Psoriasis symptoms improved or disappeared amongst over 80 percent of the participants, and it was also well-tolerated without any issues.

Shedding some Weight

Being overweight may increase the risk of psoriasis. If you can shed some weight, psoriasis treatment can become more effective.

You can lose some weight by eating healthy proteins, eating more fruits and vegetables, less sugar intake, regular exercise, and reducing your intake of highly processed foods.

Stress-relieving activities

Stress is a major trigger for psoriasis, and managing and reducing your stress can reduce the severity of the condition and what triggers it.

Activities like aromatherapy, yoga, writing in a journal, and engaging in deep breathing exercises can help relief stress.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a less expensive treatment that can provide results under four weeks of using it.

It’s mostly effective for scalp psoriasis but ensure not to use it when your skin is cracked to prevent irritation.

Tea Tree Oil

This is a natural ingredient that comes with antiseptic qualities. Although, there is no scientific proof yet.

Ao, before using a product that contains this oil on the entire area, you can try it on a small part of your skin, to know if you’re allergic to it or not.

Summary: 

Using these natural ways to treat psoriasis should not be a replacement for your doctor’s prescriptions.

This is because there are not enough well-controlled studies to prove that they can work for everyone.

Therefore, you should seek medical help before using any of these treatments, especially if you’re using them for the first time.