Guttate psoriasis is a specific form of psoriasis, which is manifested by small drop-shaped pink spots covered by thin corneous layer scales .
Generally occurs on the legs or arms and on the trunk, it causes itching and constant flaking . It may be episodic in nature but in some subjects it may even become chronic.
It is an uncommon form compared to plaque psoriasis and it affects young children especially in children .
Causes of guttate psoriasis
The causes of guttate psoriasis are related to the contraction of streptococcal bacterial infectious forms . It is incubated for about 3 weeks and then manifests itself with skin rashes and epithelial decay.
However, it can also have hereditary origins, a genetic baggage that makes some subjects more predisposed to develop this type of pathology in particular conditions, when it comes into contact with bacterial pathogens.
There are also causes of psychosomatic origin, linked to periods of high stress and a suppressed immune system . However , psoriasis is not infectious .
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Remedies for guttate psoriasis
Traditional medicine treats this form of psoriasis with corticosteroid drugs and does not guarantee its final remission.
Naturopathy can be a valid help by acting both on the cause of the disorder and on the symptoms, from within and topically.
Gemmoderivato of ribes nigrum
Ribes nigrum in gemmoderivato is a natural cortisone that acts in case of infection and inflammation. It modulates the immune reaction, promotes tissue decongestion and counteracts bacterial infection.
If you take 30 drops 3 times a day in a little water, holding the remedy under the tongue for a few seconds before swallowing it.
Wheat germ oil and carrot essential oil
Wheat germ oil is very rich in vitamin E, a skin regenerator, and can be applied topically in a mixture with a few drops of carrot essential oil, with re-epithelising properties.
In synergy these two remedies eliminate the itching, decongest the skin from redness and clean it from desquamation.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is a supplement that helps in case of depletion of the stratum corneum, dryness, presumed forms of dandruff, psoriasis.
It helps to slow down flaking and has an antioxidant action. You can take 10 µg a day.
Phototherapy
Phototherapy is an exposure to UV rays that allows to counter T lymphocytes, which cause inflammation of the skin if it is borne by the immune system.
However, it is a therapy that should not be continued for long periods because the rays can cause much more serious skin diseases.
