Tea tree oil- Help with treating psoriasis

If you have thick white and silvery patches on your body which just does not go despite adding antiseptics to your bath, then you can try to simply and effectively treat your psoriasis condition with tea tree oil.

Psoriasis is a common skin condition which affects both men and women of various age groups. People afflicted with the disorder suffer an increased rate of new skin formation which results in flakes and spots as the skin cannot properly process the cells. This can happen in practically any part of the human body.

Treatment options

Zinc deficiency and low vitamin D levels are usually the culprits. While applying zinc creams and topical ointments, and making lifestyle and dietary changes may help to some extent, some people have also benefited from applying natural tea tree oil extracts.

Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of a specific Australian plant and is used for treating various skin disorders. It is its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that helps this oil fight skin conditions.

Treating psoriasis with tea tree oil

It’s better to use tea tree oil in its pure form instead of OTC products containing the oil. However if you prefer using topical lotions or creams with tea tree oil to treat the condition, make sure its ingredients do not contain any allergen or chemical substances which irritate the skin.

Psoriasis on the scalp can be treated with tea tree oil based shampoos. A mix of pure tea tree oil with medicated and mild shampoos applied to your scalp also helps.

• 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.

Precautionary measures

As tea tree is strong when used undiluted, you should use it carefully to treat psoriasis. For safer reasons, apply it first with a cotton ball on only a part of your skin. If you find there is no burning or itching sensation, you can go ahead and apply it to other psoriasis inflected regions.

There is a chance of tea tree oil leading to allergic reactions if you are allergic to plants like eucalyptus or cloves. The allergy may be mild or serious and can include light-headedness, congestion, rashes, diarrhea or vomiting. If you suffer from any of these allergic reactions, it’s better to seek medical advice before you start using tea tree oil.