Plaque psoriasis is a very common form of psoriasis that involves hidden plaques of red skin along with dead skin cells that are silvery and thickened. It has been observed that nearly 80-90% of psoriasis cases are characterized by plaque psoriasis. In other words, it is an inherited systematic inflammatory disease that is caused by the immune dysfunction and further causes inflamed and scaly skin. The scaly skin is very itchy, and most often, the areas where psoriasis occurs is on the knees, elbow, and scalp.

Home remedies for plaque psoriasis

• Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that recurs.
• The disorder is characterized by flaky patches of skin not only affects the skin but even the immune system.
• It comes from a type of white blood cells known as T cells that are specifically designed to protect your body from disease and infection.
• Including supplements like Oregon grape, Vitamin D, fish oil, milk thistle, evening primrose oil and aloe vera in the diet is very important as these can ease the symptoms of plaque psoriasis.
• It is best to eliminate red meat from the diet and even fatty snacks that can trigger the skin condition.

Avoid use of fragrances
The chemicals present in fragrances and soaps can cause irritation to the skin and increase the redness. Hence, it is best to avoid such products. You must choose products that are available with a sensitive skin label.

Plaque psoriasis treatments
Light therapy is an excellent and effective plaque psoriasis treatment. Frequent sessions are required for this treatment by a doctor who would expose your skin to ultraviolet light. Care should be taken that your skin is not exposed to too much sunlight as it can worsen your condition. The treatment using light therapy must be taken under the supervision of a qualified doctor.

Avoid drinking alcohol

• The best plaque psoriasis remedy for people suffering from this condition is to avoid drinking alcohol.
• The skin condition of women who drink non-light beer gets worsened and results in itchy skin.
• It has also been observed that people who drink about 5 non-light beers per week are very likely to develop plaque psoriasis.
• The flare-ups caused by plaque psoriasis can be minimized by use of turmeric powder. It can be made use of in food or taken in the supplement form.
• The emotional life of an individual gets affected with psoriasis and it is very important to take the right vitamins for psoriasis treatment.
• Including omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is very useful as these help to reduce inflammation. Vitamin D is very useful in the treatment of psoriasis and is a healthy dose as it changes the way the cells grow in the body.

Herbal remedies
It is very obligatory to consult a doctor before opting for any herbal plaque psoriasis remedy, as there are some herbal remedies that can cause dangerous interactions. Herbal remedies like the use of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, capsaicin, Dead Sea salts and Oregon grape must not be taken by pregnant women or by people suffering from high blood pressure.