Psoriasis is a serious skin disease in which cells begin to divide too quickly. There is an overabundance of them, which is why numerous flaky scales appear on the body. During an exacerbation of the disease, it is necessary to adhere to certain hygiene rules: use special shampoos and gels. This is the only way to normalize cell function and prevent further development of psoriasis. In most cases, this helps to cope with the symptoms of the disease. Recently, tar soap for psoriasis has become increasingly popular.
If treatment is started in a timely manner, psoriasis can be defeated with the help of tar soap in just a few weeks. Thanks to unique natural components, it restores normal cell function and also significantly moisturizes damaged areas. This facilitates the course of the disease and relieves the person of discomfort. Tar soap provides a neutral environment in which bacteria cannot grow. Many doctors recommend this method of treatment to their patients.
Mechanism of action of tar
Treatment of psoriasis requires special attention to hygiene.
Typical rashes (plaques) characteristic of psoriasis are a conglomerate of dead and keratinized keratinocytes. Choosing the right detergent is one of the stages in the fight against skin rashes. It is important to remember that soap does not treat psoriasis; it helps care for the skin thanks to the properties of birch tar. The thick oily liquid has a number of beneficial properties.
The product has been used to improve skin condition and combat dermatological diseases for a long time. Tar in soap has the following effects:
- antiseptic;
- antimicrobial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- drying.
The natural product prevents the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the affected areas, leading to an acceleration of the process of the disease entering the remission stage.
When used in combination with other specialized medications, the effectiveness of treatment increases significantly.
Tar can be used to stabilize the condition of the skin in case of dermatological diseases. Soap based on it normalizes metabolism in the affected area and improves microcirculation.
Popular brands
Tar soap for psoriasis can be bought at any pharmacy or specialized cosmetic store. There are many manufacturers of this product, but the most popular are the following:
- Natural soap "Tar" from "Yak" - has an excellent antiseptic effect; promotes speedy healing; brings the skin condition back to normal.
- Soap "Tar" from "Golden-Farm" - has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect, fights redness; has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Handmade soap “Tar” from “Angel” is used to treat not only psoriasis, but also other skin diseases. Fights psoriatic rashes. Cleanses the skin from dangerous bacteria.
- Solid “Tar” soap from “Linom” is perfect for those with sensitive skin; It has a powerful disinfectant effect, making it ideal for fighting psoriasis.
- Soft bath soap “Tar” from “Modum” – suitable for water procedures; improves the treatment of psoriasis, cleanses the skin, while maintaining its protective function.
Often, ordinary pharmacy soap contains a small percentage of pure tar, but this does not impair its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Expected effects
Treatment of psoriasis with tar detergent is a simple and reliable way to improve the patient’s condition. Its regular use leads to the following results:
- reducing the intensity of itching;
- reducing the size and number of plaques;
- preventing the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the affected area;
- drying of the skin.
Under the influence of tar, the condition of the skin improves. Soap creates a weak analgesic effect, which additionally eliminates unpleasant symptoms on the patient’s skin.
Benefits of soap
The main component of tar soap is considered to be tar from birch and coniferous trees. According to experts, this is a safe and hypoallergenic product that allows you to get rid of hyperemia and pain in the skin and have an anti-inflammatory effect. After all, wood tar is recognized as an effective antiseptic component.
Using tar soap you will get:
- prevent fungal skin diseases and the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria;
- have a keratolytic effect, which allows you to eliminate dead keratinization of the skin;
- disinfect the skin;
- eliminate inflammation;
- speed up skin recovery.
According to experts, tar soap should be used if you are prone to boils, dermatomycosis, pyoderma, and psoriasis. The product is used as first aid for frostbite or skin burns. The soap is effective for those prone to skin inflammation and itching. It is used to eliminate blackheads on the face.
Soap and shampoo with birch tar do not contain preservatives, dyes, or fragrances. These are natural products, after use of which there will be no odor on the skin. A product with birch tar improves metabolism in the skin and provides a disinfectant effect. With it, healthy epidermal cells are restored.
Tar has a resolving effect, which is required in the presence of infiltrates. The component normalizes sleep and eliminates irritability. Since tar increases the skin's sensitivity to UV rays, it is advisable to avoid exposure to the sun after application.
Application
Tar soap should become a daily cleanser for psoriasis. It has a natural composition, does not cause adverse reactions and is safe for the body.
There are several features of its use:
- People with dry skin types can use it no more than once a day. Patients with sufficient sebum production use this soap randomly.
- When psoriatic plaques are localized throughout the body, it is recommended to use tar soap instead of shower gel.
- The skin is allowed to dry on its own; it is not recommended to use traditional towels. You can lightly blot the affected areas with them, but do not rub them.
If psoriasis has spread to the scalp, then you need to wash it three or four times a week with the addition of appropriate soap. It is combined with medicated shampoos, which a dermatologist will help you choose.
Tar soap is applied to the scalp with light massaging movements for 10 minutes. At this time, other parts of the body are cleaned. Then you just need to rinse off the foam with warm water.
After any hygiene procedure, it is recommended to additionally treat the affected areas with a moisturizer. Herbal-based auxiliary ointments have proven themselves to be positive. They soften keratinization.
An effective way to use tar soap is to use masks:
To do this, grate the product, add warm water and shake thoroughly until foam is obtained.
- the product is applied to pathological areas of the skin;
- hold for ten minutes;
- wash off with warm water;
- get wet with a towel;
- apply moisturizer.
Baths and lotions with the addition of tar soap also have a beneficial effect on the progression of psoriasis.
Types of product
Hypoallergenic “Baby” and “Glycerin” soaps that do not contain harmful additives help maintain hygiene. But here are the remedies with a therapeutic effect:
“Akrustal” (soap is available in various varieties, but for psoriasis the variety “Fir Branches” is especially useful - it contains glycerin, sea salt, chamomile extract, helps relieve inflammation and itching);- “Linden flowers” (used in the acute stage of the disease and for preventive purposes, contains vegetable oils);
- “Psora” (made from high-quality olive oil and valuable plant materials - St. John’s wort, string, wheat germ);
- “Sulsen” (recommended for washing hair, fights flaking and itching);
- “Sulsen Mite” (defeats pathogenic microflora, eliminates dandruff - a traditional problem for most patients with psoriasis plaques located on the head);
- “Crimean” with Saki mud (has a mild but effective exfoliating effect, a good prophylactic);
- “Monastyrskoe” (has birch tar among its ingredients, helps restore normal blood circulation in the skin, high-quality antiseptic).
Precautionary measures
The natural product is well tolerated by patients. It does not cause adverse reactions and helps to safely combat skin rashes.
There are contraindications to its use:
- Individual intolerance to tar soap (rare).
- Too sensitive skin. Regular use of such a detergent can cause local irritation.
- Dry skin. In this case, soap further aggravates the situation and causes the discomfort to progress.
If a person uses tar soap, but begins to have skin problems, it is worth stopping such treatment. Before using detergent on a regular basis, it is better to consult a doctor.
Strengthening the immune system
Patients with psoriasis experience a noticeable decrease in the body's defenses.
To support the immune system, unique recipes for herbal infusions have been developed.
Monastic tea has a beneficial effect on the body of a psoriatic patient.
It contains medicinal herbs that have a healing effect and help the sick body cope with skin ailments.
Laundry soap for psoriasis
You can fight psoriasis not only with the help of a product extracted from birch. Therapy with laundry soap is also effective. It is considered an affordable detergent, which contains natural alkali and fats.
The product is almost odorless, cheap, and can be found on the counter of any store. Few people realize the beneficial properties of such soap.
Due to its high content of fatty acids, it has the following effects on the skin:
- cleansing;
- antipruritic;
- antibacterial;
- drying.
The latter property is much less pronounced than that of tar soap, which allows it to be used without additional application of moisturizing creams and masks.
If you regularly use laundry soap for psoriasis, there is a gradual decrease in the severity of the rash. The itching disappears. Local inflammation and discomfort are eliminated.
The presence of fatty acids leads to rapid normalization of metabolism in the epidermis. The keratinization of keratinocytes is inhibited. The skin gradually clears up.
What does it consist of?
As a rule, this soap has a solid structure. It always contains natural tar from birch wood. It makes up 10% of the total mass of the product. What's in the other 90% of soap? Here everything is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
There are no GOSTs or rules in this regard. It all depends on the imagination of the manufacturer. Various acids, water, palm and coconut oils, sodium chlorides and other ingredients can be added there.
The soap contains only natural products as binding and stabilizing substances. They are extracted from ordinary cellulose. Some additional chemicals in the soap can cause allergic reactions on the skin, so you need to thoroughly study the composition of tar soap before purchasing.
Features of application
The use of laundry soap provides a number of features:
- It contains a lot of alkali and can harm the skin, so before first use, check the skin reaction in the elbow area by applying soap and waiting 10 minutes.
- The product can be applied once a day.
- To quickly achieve the desired result, you need to treat the affected areas with soap foam, hold it for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
Why is hygiene important in treatment?
One of the conditions for successful treatment is personal hygiene. With psoriasis, the skin becomes dry and tight. This is due to disruption of cellular processes.
With proper hygiene, the skin becomes more elastic. The epidermis renews itself much faster. The peeling process accelerates. If a person takes the prescribed medications, then after a short period of time the psoriatic plaques begin to disappear.
In addition, hygiene helps reduce burning and itching sensations. Thanks to this, the patient ceases to feel severe discomfort. The main thing is not to rub damaged areas of the skin when washing.
The right soap will help you cope with the painful sensation. The feeling of excessive tightness will disappear. The risk of plaque recurrence is prevented.
To prevent your skin from feeling tight and dry, it is important to choose the right soap.
Sernoe
Sulfur contains many healing elements that have a positive effect on the skin. Sulfur soap has the following effects for psoriasis:
- relieves itching;
- reduces inflammation;
- reduces intoxication.
How to treat leather
It is allowed to be used daily, as soap with sulfur does not have any negative effects. The foam is thoroughly washed off with running water after 3-5 minutes. After this, you need to carefully wipe the treated area with a towel.
If there are many lesions on the body, the whole body can be washed.
The effect is observed with prolonged use of sulfur. The minimum treatment period is 1.5 months.
Who needs to abstain from the remedy
You cannot use sulfur compounds:
- for diabetes;
- on open wounds;
- for kidney diseases;
- when feeding a baby with breast milk.
