Using a home remedy for psoriasis, along with traditional treatment from your doctor, is a smart way to control your psoriasis and reduce pain, swelling, and itching. Some home remedies to consider are making topical ointments from common kitchen items, eating a healthy and well balanced diet, and reducing the stress in your life.

A psoriasis diet is one home remedy for psoriasis. This doesn't include counting calories and is not meant as a one size fits all diet. Instead, realize that what you eat can affect your psoriasis and strive to eat a healthy diet. A food diary can be useful in knowing which foods aggravate your condition. Some foods are known to worsen psoriasis. Reduce dairy and meat and increase vegetables. Essential fatty acids are important and can be found in both fish and flax. To make sure you are getting enough Omega 3 and 6, take a flax seed oil or fish oil supplement.

Topical solutions can be made from items in your kitchen. Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy for psoriasis. It can be applied directly to the scalp for a few hours before rinsing it off. Another option with apple cider vinegar is to add a cup of it to a gallon of water. Soak a cloth in it and then place it on your itching patches of skin.

Olive oil is a popular home remedy for psoriasis. Warm some olive oil and massage it directly onto your scalp. You can also add a cup of oil, olive or vegetable, to your bath. This will help control the itching. Keeping your skin moisturized will help reduce scaling as well.

Until there is a cure for psoriasis, many people will choose to control their condition with a combination of traditional medication and at home remedies for psoriasis. A home remedy for psoriasis that studies have shown to be effective is aloe vera. It may help reduce the number of plaques and can be applied directly to the skin.

The most inexpensive home remedy for psoriasis is baking soda. You can make a topical solution by mixing 1 1/2 cups into three gallons of water. Simply soak a cloth in the mixture and apply it to your skin.

Since stress can worsen your psoriasis, in addition to using a home remedy for psoriasis, take steps to reduce stress to help you control your symptoms. These may include exercise, meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises.