Do those thick white and silvery patches on your body refuse to go, despite adding antiseptics to your bath? Then you may have contracted psoriasis, a rather common skin condition that affects a majority of people. However, studies suggest that those stubborn red and white patches can be treated by an ingredient both simple and effective.

It is the tea tree oil we are talking about. Would you like to know more? Then delay not and continue reading.

Psoriasis – A Brief:

Approximately 7.5 million people in the US suffer from different types of psoriasis that often progress to psoriasis arthritis. It is a chronic skin disorder that can persist for life and proves to be quite cumbersome for the affected lot. It results in the formation of red, raised patches on the skin surface. When you get afflicted with the disorder, the rate of new skin cell generation is boosted, and the skin cannot process the cells properly, resulting in flakes and spots.

These lesions can affect any region of the human body practically. There are five types of psoriasis, and the most commonplace variant is the Plague (1). It affects men and women from various age groups.

Treatment Options For Psoriasis:

A number of factors trigger psoriasis and treating the roots can produce satisfactory results. Factors like zinc deficiency and low vitamin D levels are often the culprits. Application of zinc creams and topical ointments can help to an extent. Making some lifestyle and dietary changes are also advised. However, several individuals have benefitted from applying natural extracts. Using tea tree oil can be beneficial for people suffering from psoriasis.

Why Use Tea Tree Oil For Treating Psoriasis?

Derived from the leaves of a specific Australian plant, tea tree oil has proven medicinal benefits for treating skin disorders (2). The leaf and plant have been used by native Australian tribes since ancient times to treat numerous skin disorders. The potential of this essential oil has made Western countries use it to produce creams, serums and lotions for healing skin conditions and beautification. The anti-fungal and antibacterial properties (3) of this oil make it ideal to fight skin conditions like psoriasis. For psoriasis treatment, using tea tree oil in its pure form is advisable over OTC products containing the oil.

Ways To Use Tea Tree Oil For Treating Psoriasis:

You can use tea tree oil to treat psoriasis in more than one way.

• You may apply pure tea tree oil on skin regions affected by psoriasis and then massage till it gets absorbed. However, this oil, in its concentrated and pure form, is strong, and skin irritation may occur.

• To evade the risk of skin itching and irritation, you may mix pure tea tree oil with a carrier oil and then apply the mix on the affected skin regions. It blends well with coconut and almond oil, for example.

• Some people also prefer using topical lotions or creams containing tea tree oil for treating psoriasis. If you buy such products, make sure the ingredients do not contain any allergen or chemical substance that can irritate the skin.

• Psoriasis can also occur on the scalp. To treat scalp psoriasis, you can buy and use tea tree oil based shampoos. It is also possible to mix pure tea tree oil with a medicated and mild shampoo and apply it to your scalp. Applying a mix of olive oil and tea tree oil on the scalp also helps.

Precautions To Take:

Tea tree oil is quite strong when it is used undiluted. When applying it for treating psoriasis, you need to proceed with caution. To be on the safe side, apply it with a cotton ball on a part of your skin first. If there is no itching or burning sensation, you can apply it to the parts affected with psoriasis.

In case you are allergic to plants like cloves or eucalyptus, there are chances of tea tree oil leading to allergic reactions in your body. The allergic reactions can be either mild or serious, and they can include rashes, congestion, light-headedness, vomiting and diarrhoea. Take medical advice before using tea tree oil in such situations.

The side effects of tea tree oil are shadowed by its efficacy. Combine tea tree oil application with the treatment already prescribed to you for faster results! Try tea tree oil or suggest it to someone you know who suffers from psoriasis, and you will be surprised with how well it works!

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