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Soaps for the treatment of psoriasis: tar, economic, sulfuric, Chinese
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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In the case of psoriasis, skin care requires specific care - it is necessary to use extremely soft means. The most suitable hygienic products with pronounced therapeutic properties - such as shampoos, gels or soaps from psoriasis. It should be borne in mind that with their help you can not get rid of the disease. Although there are cases when with the regular use of economic or tar soap it was possible to almost completely eliminate all the symptoms of psoriasis, they are quite rare and are not the rule.
The main function of hygiene products is a safe neutral effect on the skin, which is especially important during periods of exacerbation of the disease. In such cases, use hypoallergenic children's drugs. But from the use of conventional soaps containing aggressive detergents and dyes, it is necessary to refuse, because they intensify the manifestations of psoriasis and worsen its course.
Indications of the soap from psoriasis
Indication for the use of soaps of this type is psoriasis of various forms and localizations.
The properties of soaps from psoriasis are examined using the example of Denova Skin Protector Soap Psora.
Pharmacodynamics
The mechanism of action of soap is determined by the properties of the substances that make up its composition:
- natural component - olive oil;
- Extract, made from the roots of small-fruited asphodel, which is a medicinal plant used to eliminate skin diseases;
- extract from a burdock root, possessing powerful bactericidal properties. It has a healing and anti-inflammatory effect, and is used to treat a variety of dermatoses;
- an extract made from wheat sprouts, helps to nourish the skin, but in addition it saturates it with useful substances (vitamins) and has a moisturizing effect (passes deep into the epidermis). In addition, it stimulates the processes of metabolism in the skin;
- the series helps to purify the blood, as a result of which it is actively used to treat skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. The plant has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties;
- beeswax, which contains vitamin A, and in addition, essential oils with organic acids. Among its properties - antimicrobial and restorative;
- sodium hydroxide helps to stabilize pH;
- seaweed oil helps regenerate the skin, increases the speed of epithelialization of wounds, speeds up the process of local circulation and exerts a strengthening effect on the vessels;
- the root of spiny capers helps to reduce the severity of the inflammatory process and removes irritation, and besides it has antioxidant properties;
- Sulfur, which has an exfoliating and antibacterial effect;
- castor oil helps to soften the skin, speeds up recovery processes and maintains an optimal balance of skin hydration. Since it contains carotenoids and a vitamin E group, it can improve the skin condition and improve wound healing speed;
- Violet extract has powerful disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dosing and administration
In case of a fat type of skin, the tar soap for face washing is used 2 times a day, and with a dry type one can do with one procedure. In the presence of lesions on the body instead of soap, shower gel is used, with which you need to carefully handle the location of plaques of psoriasis. After the washing process is completed, it is recommended to rinse off the decoction of herbs (chamomile or aire, etc.).
With Denova Skin Protector, you need to treat psoriatic plaques and leave it for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with water. If the pockets of rashes are too extensive, it is recommended to soak the soap, and with gentle movements to treat the affected surfaces. After 15-20 minutes after the procedure, soap should be rinsed with warm water.
Bio Beauty should be applied 1-2 times a day, gently rubbing into the place of rashes, and then rinse with ordinary water. Often the result of using soap becomes visible after a few such procedures.
Tegrin soap should be treated with rashes, leaving the product on the skin for 3-5 minutes. More effectively use this tool to treat psoriasis developing on the scalp.
Camphoric soap Thai production must be treated plentifully psoriatic plaque, leaving soap foam for 1-2 minutes, and then wash it with water (you can use a cool or warm). If the patient does not have an allergic reaction, this soap is allowed to be used 2-3 times per day.
Tar soap from psoriasis
Birch tar has long been used as an alternative remedy. Nowadays a variety of hygienic products are made on its basis - soaps, ointments, gels, and also shampoos. Tar soap contains in its composition 10% of natural tar - this component allows the soap to have a therapeutic effect on the skin in the development of psoriasis.
Household soap from psoriasis
Household soap is constantly used in everyday life, almost everyone knows it. But not everyone knows that it can also be used for therapeutic purposes - to eliminate various diseases, including psoriasis. It is often used in cases where the foci of psoriasis are localized in the scalp. Brown soaps are mostly used.
Chinese soap from psoriasis
The Chinese soap "Healthy Skin" effectively fights against the symptoms of psoriasis - it provides gentle care for the affected areas of the skin.
The active ingredients of this remedy are herbal extracts of high concentration, traditionally used in Chinese medicine. These substances are of natural plant origin, and can pass deep into the skin layers, affecting the local processes of metabolism and circulation. In addition, they can regenerate the structure of skin tissue and eliminate the peeling with itching. Also, individual components of soap can enhance the protective properties of the skin, preventing the possibility of the spread of psoriatic plaques.
Sulfur Soap from psoriasis
Sulfur soap Sea of Spa is an effective tool, often used in psoriasis, as well as other diseases of the skin.
Sea of Spa is manufactured in Israel, so it contains very valuable minerals from the Dead Sea in addition to sulfur. Its components are also palm and olive oils, and besides that, aloe vera. Due to their properties, the skin gets a deep moisturizing, as a result of which the peeling, irritation and dryness of the patients take place in a short time. In addition, it has regenerating and antibacterial properties. The advantage of this soap is that it can be used even for people with increased sensitivity of the skin.
Use of the soap from psoriasis during pregnancy
To eliminate signs of psoriasis during pregnancy, it is allowed to apply soaps containing natural ingredients.
Contraindications
Tar soap is contraindicated in case of intolerance of tar or other components and with high sensitivity of the skin. It is not recommended to use soap often with dry type of skin. It is forbidden to use it even if there are problems with kidney function.
Means Denova Skin Protector Soap Psora and Bio Beauty also can not be used in case of individual intolerance of substances contained in these medicines.
Tegrin soap is contraindicated in the following situations: in case of an allergy to coal tar, with a lesion of psoriasis of a large area of the skin, and also for application to the rectal as well as the inguinal region. Also, long-term use of this tool is prohibited.
Household soap can not be used if the patient has a strong dryness of hair, as well as skin.
Side effects of the soap from psoriasis
Because in the soap contains a high percentage of alkali, it is able to greatly dry the areas processed by it - as a result, the condition of the hair deteriorates considerably, they become brittle and porous. In addition, the foam of such a soap can destroy the protective properties of the skin, because of which, with frequent application of the skin can turn red, and on the affected areas of psoriasis, irritation and burning sensation increases.
Using soap Tegrin can cause such an adverse reaction as an allergy. It is manifested by such symptoms - swelling on the face, throat, lips and tongue, and besides this, the difficulty of the respiratory process. If a weak allergic reaction has occurred, it manifests itself in the form of reddening of the skin, increasing itching and irritation at the lesions, and in addition, the appearance of severe burning. If the drug is used to treat the skin on the head, it can temporarily stain the hair.
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Reviews
Soaps from psoriasis give a good result, significantly weakening the symptoms of the disease, so patients' reviews of these remedies are mostly positive. Additional advantages are also their availability and ease of use.
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