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Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis Other Than Immuno-suppressant Drugs

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: Is there any good/new treatment for severe psoriasis other than immuno-suppressant drugs? Does dead sea salt bath help curing or controlling psoriasis? (Few months back when I had sea bath for 2-3 days during goa vacation, I experienced sudden improvement in some patches. Is it a coincident or sea water helps?)

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Oral drugs are immunosuppressive, dead sea salt bath is beneficial

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Most of the oral drugs used in psoriasis are immunosuppressive as the basic mechanism is to reduce the hyperactive cells and decrease the inflammation.
All the new drugs available are also immunosuppressive.
Regarding the second question, yes, dead sea salt definitely has a role in controlling psoriasis but to a limited effect and it also varies from person to person.
If it is feasible you can go for it.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Thanks for your reply Dr. Asmeet.
Can you please suggest some effective dead sea salt products available in XXXXXXX or online?

Regards.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Products listed below

Detailed Answer:
There are many companies manufacturing dead sea salt bath like lavan, ahava and seasoul.
All are equally good.
You can go for any of the above.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak