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1. Prior to opting for any alternate system of medicine, consult or have an appointment with
dermatologist [SLE-extension from one side to another]/cosmetic Surgeon for clinical examination& evaluation. [since face is the last part of the body to be affected, if
psoriasis is the cause]
2. If there is Facial involvement on examination, it will present as a therapeutic challenge because facial skin is thin, sensitive and more complicated to treat.
3. causes of facial psoriasis are that of general psoriasis, and in Ayurveda
skin infection of any type is precipitated by stress and disturbed immune system, hence medicines like Shankhpushpi, Sarpagandha,Brahmi,alongwith Suvarn Parpati ,
Ashwagandha,Shatavri, as Immuno modulators can be given after consulting Ayurveda Physician.
4. Take diet rich in protein,iron,
folic acid, brown rice, orange, green vegetables, wheat, barley, green gram,lemon,turmeric,bitter gourd,garlic, pomegranate, nutmeg,bitter and sweet (not sour) food, dry ginger, khadira, black pepper, long pepper, old clarified butter,honey,light exercise,
massage,boiled and filtered water to drink, tea, coffee(not after meals or during periods of fasting)
.Avoid raw fruits, raw radish, too much oily food, over eating, brinjal, tomatoes, soap, jaggery,coffee,sour and sweet food,oil,curd,newly harvested cereals, incompatible foods, food with heavy, unctuous and cold properties,sesame , salt,black gram, milk,lisora,makoya, day sleeping, mental stress, excessive exercise.
.vitamin e-rich food: spinach, almond oil, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, and wheat germs are good for the skin problems.
.scalp should be
dandruff free.
.taking bath in sea water is very good for the skin treatment, similarly at home taking bath in Epsom salt or oatmeal containing water is also good.