PSORIASIS TREATMENT

Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting 3% of the world’s population.

The nature of psoriasis is to afflict the sufferer with scaly areas on the scalp, palms, soles of the feet, knees, elbows and other areas sustaining repeated trauma. The condition is unpleasant to look at and embarrassing for all sufferers.

Psoriasis is hereditary and there is no know cure for it. If the onset is sudden, it can be indicative of HIV in at risk individuals.

Treatments include various ointments usually containing corticosteroids or injections into the dermis of the skin. These usually have adverse reactions.

Medications used to control the condition are not always successful and studies carried out at the Dead Sea have showed positive results in lengthening the duration of the remission. It has been recommended as an alternative treatment for the condition. The study showed that environment included both exposure to UV rays at the Dead Sea itself together with appropriate minerals, an application of Dead Sea mud and soaking in the salt bath help the condition.

Although it is not possible to take the dead sea into ones home we offer a good home therapy with our mud pack and bath salts simulating the Balneo and Peloid therapies in eliminating toxins, regenerating new cells, increased circulation and assists in body purification.

** Note: It is suggested that contact with ones doctor is still imperative.