How Do You Get Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is common in adults and is mostly linked to heredity. Some gene factors specifically the Interleukin-23 receptor and IL12B are involved in the generation of psoriasis. Other than these, some factors can trigger the symptoms and or even worsen the condition. These triggering factors include

Skin Laceration

Skin laceration can provoke psoriasis as the site of the wound and surrounding tissues may get affected by psoriasis. Prolonged untreated skin laceration or wound that is not curable within a certain time may increase the chances of psoriasis which is common with a diabetic patient.

Mental Stress

Mental stress due to occupational load or emotional anxiety accelerates the condition. An unbalanced lifestyle like excessive smoking and alcohol consumption aggravates the symptoms.

Environmental Factors

Seasonal changes can cause psoriasis, mainly dry, and less humid weather triggers the condition.

Chronic Infection

The sudden onset of psoriasis in early childhood is due to an infection caused by strep bacteria. A sore throat with a high fever is the symptom of this bacterial attack which initiates psoriasis. The chances of getting psoriasis with HIV positive person is more compared to HIV negative person.

Extensive Daytime Outdoor Activity

Prolonged exposure to sunlight damages the skin tissues. The harmful UV ray increases psoriasis, though morning sunlight is beneficial for treating psoriasis.

Pharmaceutical Products

Pharmaceutical products including painkillers (diclofenac, ibuprofen, and aspirin), sympatholytic medication especially beta-antagonistic medication (adrenalin), lithium (beryllium), calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem) and anti-malarial (quinidine, mefloquine) may cause psoriasis. Sometimes even withdrawing steroidal drugs worsen the situation.

Natural Cures for Psoriasis

Some natural psoriasis home remedies which are easily available and effective to fight psoriasis are discussed below:

Aloe vera

Mostly, all skin care natural products contain aloe vera. Traditionally aloe vera is used for treating different skin conditions and helps in improving skin health. Aloe vera extract is well established as a psoriasis home remedy and has even been scientifically proven to stop the frequent reoccurrence of psoriasis symptoms, restrict the conversion of mild to moderate or severe psoriasis, and even improve the severe condition.  It is better to obtain fresh aloe vera gel directly from the plant itself. The aloe vera plant is easily available, it is better to plant aloe vera in your garden. Freshly break the Horney leaf of aloe vera and locally apply the gel to the affected area. We already discussed that diabetic patients are more prone to psoriasis. Aloe vera juice help to lower blood sugar level and prevent psoriasis. Commercially, aloe vera gel and juice both are available in the market.

Turmeric

For improving skin complexion, turmeric is an age-old recipe. Evidence from different clinical studies and a specific publication reported in the journal ‘Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology’ stated that turmeric is a better treatment for psoriasis. Turmeric can reduce skin cell proliferation and restrict unwanted skin tissue development which is the prime cause of psoriasis. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties due to the presence of curcumin, which is the active constituent of turmeric. Curcumin naturally boosts wound healing capacity by antagonizing the NF-kB which causes inflammation. For treating psoriasis, make a turmeric paste by thoroughly mixing it with water and thinly apply to the affected area. Cover the area with a piece of cloth and leave it overnight. In the morning, wash it with warm water. It is also advisable to add turmeric to your diet; if possible, consuming raw turmeric or turmeric juice gives better results. Turmeric is one of the most popular psoriasis home remedies.

ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)

ACV is a good psoriasis treatment, as it alters the Ph level of the blood. The amazing fact about ACV is that though it is acidic by metabolism, it increases the Ph level and turns to alkaline. It is always preferable to eat alkaline food in case of a psoriasis attack. Drink apple cider vinegar which acts against the scaly skin of psoriasis. Topical application also reduces the itching symptoms. Direct application of ACV at the affected area with hot condensation is useful, as the acidic solution counteracts the itching.

Sandalwood Pack

From ancient times sandalwood is an effective treatment for skin problems. Psoriasis symptoms can be controlled by a sandalwood pack. To prepare this pack, you have to take one teaspoonful of sandalwood and one teaspoonful of camphor powder. Mix both these powders with rose water and prepare a consistent pack that is easily applicable to the skin. Topical application at the affected site gives a cooling and soothing effect and reduces irritation. This is one of the exclusive psoriasis home remedies.

Chili Peppers 

In psoriasis, the blood vessel inside the skin’s cutaneous layer becomes dilated. Chili pepper contains capsaicin which makes chili hot. Capsaicin constricts the blood vessels and it also blocks neurological transmission by constricting the nerve endings. Both these mechanisms help to reduce the redness and pain or itching sensation in the affected area.  The use of capsaicin in dermatology is scientifically proven.  Several ointments and creams containing capsaicin are now available in drug stores for treating psoriasis.

All of us are concerned about our looks. Everyone wants flawless skin. Pimples are a common problem during adolescence. Teenagers often become worried and depressed because of pimple growth. In recent days, natural ingredients get popular because of side-effect-free long-term benefits. NitaNaturale gives some home remedies to rid of pimples outbreaks with some easily available natural ingredients. 

DIY Pimple Remedies

Here we will discuss some DIY pimple remedies with the direction of application. Following the direction properly and compliance to the remedy offer fast healing and reduce the frequency of developing new pimples. You must clean your skin properly before applying these homemade anti-pimple face preparations for effective results. 

Cleansing of skin

Lukewarm water with mild soap and a clean towel sufficient for cleansing purposes. Those who do not prefer soap can use milk. Milk has a natural cleansing property. Dip cotton on milk and gently apply with a circular motion on your skin. Wait for 10 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.  

Lemon –cinnamon pack

Lemon has citric acid and is a rich source of vitamin C. Citric acid helps to remove the dirt and reduce the chances of bacterial growth. Vitamin C nourishes skin tissues and makes them healthy. Cinnamon is a widely used spice because of its unique aroma. But it has wound healing properties as it is a natural antiseptic. Cinnamon also improves the blood flow and supplies nutrients at the site of pimples. It can erase the spot marks of pimples.

How to prepare Lemon –cinnamon pack

Take one tablespoonful of lemon juice and cinnamon powder in a bowl. Mix evenly and prepare a smooth paste.

Direction of use

This specific pack should be applied to the site of pimples at night, as lemon promotes a photo-sensitive reaction in sunlight. After application, leave the face pack until it becomes dry, then wash it off with water. 

Oatmeal – Yogurt Mask

Sebum secretion is higher in oily skin and dirt easily sticks at the skin surface. Oily skin holders often have a common complaint of pimples out of the break. Oatmeal deeply cleanses the skin’s surface. Oatmeal has granules-like structures that help in dead skin removal. It also supplies nutrients to the deeper layers of the skin. It is beneficial for absorbing dirt and toxic materials from the skin surface. Yogurt is helpful to soften the skin and enhance skin glow. It also improves skin tone. This face mask is one of the good options for oily skin, as it reduces the chance of pimple formations. 

How to prepare Oatmeal – Yogurt Mask

Take equal quantity (one tablespoonful of each) of oatmeal and yogurt in a container. Then stir this mixture with a stirrer till it becomes a consistent preparation.

Direction of use

Apply this mixture on the skin surface and wait till it becomes dry. Gently remove the mask and wash with lukewarm water.  

Pulp of Papaya 

Papaya has a long list of benefits due to which it becomes a key ingredient of different branded natural skin products. Papaya can rid of the oily content from the skin surface by controlling excess sebum secretion. and treat pimples. Papaya also reduces the chance of dust sticking to the facial skin. The application of a papaya mask makes pimples are less frequent. Papain is an enzyme present in the papaya. The anti-inflammatory property of papain can reduce swelling at the pimple sites and prevent pus formation. 

How to get the pulp of papaya

Buy a ripe reddish-orange colored papaya from the market. Cut a two-inch piece of papaya and then peel it off. Take it in a bowl and mash the papaya pulp in such a manner to easily apply to the skin.

Direction of use

Apply this mashed papaya pulp all over the facial skin after proper cleaning and drying of the skin. Wait for 30 minutes and thoroughly wash with lukewarm water. Gently rub an ice cube at the pimple sites to enhance blood circulation. This practice can help to reduce the redness and swelling of the pimples. 

Water Vapor / Steam followed with an application of honey

Water vapor or steam has a great effect on reducing pimples. The steam treatment helps to open the skin pores. It helps to drain out all the toxins and trapped microbes that cause infection. This is one of the easily available pimple remedies that exist.

Direction of use

For application, take a large container with hot water. Allow the vapor/steam to come in contact with facial skin for a few minutes. Then wipe out the sweat with a clean towel. Repeat it three times. Then, wash your face with lukewarm water and dry it. Now, apply honey for moisturizing the skin. Honey has anti-bacterial property that acts against bacterial growth. The anti-inflammatory property of honey has also reduced the inflammation at the pimple site. This remedy is effective for all types of skin. It is helpful for moisturizing and further detoxifying the skin.

The discomfort associated with migraine increases with light and sound effects. Nausea and vomiting are two common symptoms associated with migraine. Migraine is not an age-specific disease. The predominance of the disease is unknown but may occur due to stress, sudden changes in blood circulation or neuro-chemical transport, genetic factors, and hormonal alteration. In 2011, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the USA reported that 22.7% population had migraine. 

Migraine Cures

Oral administration of the painkillers available in the drug stores can give instant migraine relief. These medications do not provide permanent migraine relief. There is no medication discovered to treat migraine but can only provide temporary pain relief. Besides, people often do not prefer to intake analgesic medicine to avoid side effects. Different natural ingredients are available as home remedies to safely abate the migraine attack. These natural therapies are beneficial to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. Migraine can also be controlled by regular physical activities that are easy to perform at our home.

Home Remedies for Migraine

Ginger Tea

Ginger is a common kitchen ingredient that usually gives a spicy taste to our food items. Traditionally, ginger has multiple therapeutic benefits that are effective for many clinical conditions like nausea and vomiting. As I mentioned earlier, these two are commonly associated symptoms of migraine. 

Prostaglandin is a pain triggering factor present in the human body through contracting muscle, altering hormonal release, and causing swelling. The presence of two hundred key constituents in ginger oil acts together against the prostaglandin synthesis. Thus, ginger gives relief to the extensive headache that occurs in migraine. Ginger controls stomach upset that worsen the conditions of migraine. Ginger also helps pain relief in migraine along with improving stomach health. Scientific evidence has been proved all these traditional claims through a recent study conducted by researchers from headache clinics in the USA. The research report revealed that ginger supplements could prevent the severity of migraine. Also subsides the associated symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Ginger has blood-thinning properties. Experts suggested not to take ginger pieces directly.

Preparation of ginger tea

Chop the freshly cut 1 ½ inch ginger piece. Add chopped ginger to a pan with 1 cup of water and boil it till the volume become half. After this step, strain the extract and gradually drink the ginger tea by taking a sip.

Mint Leaves

Mint leaf is a chief source of peppermint oil. The typical smell obtained from peppermint oil is due to the presence of menthol, a volatile substance that imparts a cooling effect. Mint leaves are easily available as kitchen items. Mint leaves are usually added to many food preparations for cooling effect during hot summer days. Therapeutically, mint leaves reduce stomach problems like nausea and also relieve spasms. In 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)conducted a National Health Interview Survey. This survey report mentioned that 12 % of migraine suffered patients among 30,000 population used peppermint oil in the USA to get relief from pain. 

Peppermint acts as a stress buster due to its cooling effect. Peppermint also improves the blood flow in the brain by promoting muscle contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscles of the blood vessels. However, more scientific studies are expected to justify this fact. The best result is obtained by applying the peppermint oils locally on the affected site. Inhalation of vapor released from boiled mint leaves also helps to give migraine relief.   

Preparation of topical application

Peppermint oil mixed with eucalyptus oil and ethanol (type of alcohol) gives the best result in migraine relief. For this, crush mint leaves and eucalyptus leaves and take a cotton cloth. Spread both the crushed leaves on the cloth. Add 15 – 20 drops of ethanol and then quickly fold the cloth. Lie on the bed and then cover the forehead with this cotton piece. Close your eyes and take a rest.

If you want a simple solution, buy authentic peppermint oil, and eucalyptus oil to get similar benefits without effort. Ready to use these essential oils are effective relief from migraine.

Drinking of tea or coffee

Drinking tea specifically green tea and chamomile tea have the benefits of relieving migraine. Both these herbal tea are useful for treating the conditions like muscle cramps and stomach spasms linked with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Do you know IBS triggers migraine? 

Post-menopausal syndromes also elicit migraine attacks. The condition can be controlled by drinking unsweetened tea. Tea without milk and sweet helps to regulate hormonal changes. Both green tea and coffee contain caffeine. Required quantity of caffeine is useful to get rid of anxiety and also reduces swelling of the blood vessels. But instead of drinking coffee try tea. Too much coffee drinking may create withdrawal syndrome that also includes a headache.  

Cold Compression

Some patients get migraine relief by using ice bags on the forehead during a severe attack. Using Ice bag is an easy way for cold compression. Alternatively, you can also keep some ice cubes inside the folded hand towel if an ice bag is unavailable. Then, you keep the hand towel on your forehead that may constrict blood vessels and reduce the throbbing sensation. 

Some time alternative hot and cold compression is also effective.

The effective stepwise massage technique for migraine  

• Press the muscles of the forehead. First, start from the upper part of the eyebrows and gradually release the pressure.  
• Close your eyes and tightly squeeze the eyelids and generate pressure. Gradually release the pressure and open your eyes evenly.
• Expand your cheek muscles then relax. 
• Tightly grasp your jaw and then rid of the pressure.
• Place your tongue tip at the roof of your oral cavity and generate pressure. Gradually bring the tongue to its original position.
• Join both the lips and hold them tightly. Gradually open them.
• Generate pressure at the backside of the head by pressing against the support (floor, pillow, and chair) and then release the pressure.
• Lift your shoulders up and hold them as much as near to the ears. Then after 30 sec go back to your original posture. Repeat this for a few cycles. 
• Breathing exercises utilizing the diaphragm (dome-shaped elastic rim-like structure present between the chest and abdominal cavity) reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. 

Scientific evidence is not sufficient to support these home-based treatments. But modern medical treatment services recommend some of these as complementary medicines or remedies.