Going banana's over psoriasis

So there has been some speculation on weather banana skins may provide a cheap drug free alternative to Psoriasis. After some research, there is mixed results from people trying the natural treatment, those who have tried this treatment say it shows results within 1 week, skeptics say it must be other influential factors such as stress, placebo effect or just attention to the disease.

As listed on a pretty bogus looking website...

Here is the program:

After bathing/showering (we like to suggest you use a 'clean soap' like glycerine soap) you use a fresh banana peel!

Yep!! The same bananas you can buy at any store for pennies a pound....

Just peel a banana, and rub the inner soft skin (the one next to the banana) on your patch of psoriasis.

The peel is the scrub. Rub it in good, and store the peel in a zip-lock bag, in a dry, cool place for the next use...makeing sure that most of the air is out of the zip lock.

Out of one banana we have had at least 3 applications before another banana peel is needed.

Later, once your skin has absorbed the oils from the peel - we suggest you use a common gentle skin creame to help keep the psoriasis patch soft. Adrian uses 'Sween' creame.

Other common creams and lotions often have dyes and perfumes etc. that will make the psoriasis sting....so a simple cream with vitamins and maybe aloe is preferable.

Treat at least once and day and the nasty, white flakey skin will soften up and eventually you will see a miraclous thing - pink healthy skin emerging....

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Does Cameron Diaz have psoriasis?

I was surfing the other day and fond an article in the 'Times of India' site that stated the well known actress was suffering a mild case of psoriasis.

Apparently spots of psoriasis can be seen on her elbows. We will keep you posted on treatments used by the star.

Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who had acne problems in the past, is now battling a nasty case of psoriasis just below her right elbow,

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according to a report.

The itch caused by the pesky form of non-contagious inflammation doesn't clear easily and can come back, according to dermatologists.

Celebrity skin expert Vail Reese has been scrutinising Cameron’s scabs and pimples for years and he insists the ringworm on her arm is just the latest in a long line of pigment problems for the actress, reports contactmusic.com .

"Though she is not my patient, it looks she has a form of psoriasis, that's showing some clearance in the centre portion... After battling acne for years, yet another skin condition to deal with! She has also suffered with facial pigmentation issues and sun overexposure," Reese was quoted as saying.

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Again on the fish oil band wagon

I was taking 4 fish oil supplements per day and after a course of 100 (aprox 3 weeks), I stopped taking the supplements for 3 days and noticed an increase in swelling and itchiness of psoriases affected areas. When the regime of 4 supplements a day started again it quickly reduced the swelling and itchiness.

This is not a cure on its own, but it I have noticed a great difference in general skin comfort,  and areas which I worked on with moisturiser and a very small amount of steroid cream (those areas healed) have not ruptured as they normally would have after discontinuing topical (only) treatment.

Fish oil and its effects on psoriasis

On the topic of fishy cures, I have been taking fish oil (omega 3) supplement capsules for approximately 4 weeks. I have noticed a drop in flare ups and limited irritation (which is normally much worse during winter). I was able to clear up one spot on my leg using a combination of taking fish oil supplements, soaking, moisturiser and only 2 applications of steroid cream.

I have continued with fish oil only and at this stage the spot has not returned.

cool huh?

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Doctorfish

Fish cures for psoriasis... I think not, but it it would be very useful for ongoing management of the psoriasis condition. I will be in singapore in july and will try this treatment.

Recently, a new alternative method of psoriasis treatment is with the use of live fish called "Doctorfish" (or Garra rufa). This practice of using fish to treat itchy skin was first used in the small towns of Kangal and Sivas in Turkey where they are largely found in the area. The spa at Kangal has been a popular psoriasis treatment centre since 1988.People with this skin disorder have been flocking here to have their infected skin nibbled at by the doctor fish. These doctor fish live and breed in outdoor pools of some Turkish spas but now they are pretty popular in the Asian countries like Japan, Taiwan and most recently, Singapore. These fishes live in warm waters of high temperatures of around 36C. The water condition does not produce enough nutrients for the fish with voracious appetite so they feed well on dead scabby skin of psoriasis sufferers. These fishes will not nibble their healthy skin which will be left to grow. The saliva in the mouths of the doctor fish is the vital element in the treatment . In addition, the selenium- rich waters of the spa are also helpful in the treatment of psoriasis too. However this type of treatment can provide temporary relief only but is not a cure for the skin disorder. It is reported by psoriasis patients that it does help and thus doctor fish spas have sprouted in many countries like Japan, Germany or Singapore.

http://www.garrarufa.com/psoriasis-and-its-treatment-with-garra-rufa-fish/
http://www.psoriasisfishcure.com/

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Psoriasis treatment listed on PBS - Humira

The drug Humira, is shown to be effective in blocking parts of an immune system process responsible for Psoriasis has been listed on the PBS in Australia. This drug is designed for people with moderate to severe levels of Psoriasis.

To obtain this drug you must visit your dermatologist for advise regarding to whether this product is right for you.

After searcing the Humira website I found.

Pros...
7 out of 10 adults taking HUMIRA saw 75% skin clearance and 6 out of 10 patients had clear or almost clear skin at 16 weeks. Individual results may vary.

HUMIRA is available by prescription only.

Cons...
HUMIRA can lower the ability of the immune system to fight infections. Serious infections have happened in patients taking HUMIRA. These infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some of these serious infections have been fatal. Patients treated with HUMIRA also may be at risk for other serious side effects including certain types of cancers, allergic reactions, hepatitis B virus reactivation, nervous system problems, blood problems, heart failure, and certain immune reactions, including a lupus-like syndrome.

The use of HUMIRA in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis beyond one year has not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies.

If you have used this drug for your condition please comment on this post to let us know how it has affected you.

Many thanks.

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