Baking soda for psoriasis

[jiml]

For the ladies out there....I mix coconut oil and baking soda together to shave my legs...it has completely smoothed out the bumps and cleare my legs up. Didn't know others used baking soda too!

Hi there and to the forum
As you see I'm not a lady but we do have a lot of lady members and I'm sure advice like that will be gladly received .....
Can I say it's nice to have you here on the forum, it's full of useful advice from members, I hope you enjoy your time with us. We are a small but very friendly bunch of psoriasis sufferers from around the world who are pleased to share our experiences, good and bad, and we all support each other on this great platform, which is quite extraordinary in that Fred that owns it won't accept donations, won't allow spammers or any form of internet nasties, and will not allow advertising.
So while you are here you can relax and know you are among just fellow sufferers
We also have a large off topic section where you can meet and chat to members

[Scott1705]

HI there

I am new to this and found it by chance.

I am struggling at the age of 35 with psoriasis and its killing my self esteem, especially when I am so sociable and out there.
Does this Bicarbonate of soda work?

I went and bought a packet of it today and I currently have it on one spot on my arm to test.

I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks

Scott

[jiml]

HI there

I am new to this and found it by chance.

I am struggling at the age of 35 with psoriasis and its killing my self esteem, especially when I am so sociable and out there.
Does this Bicarbonate of soda work?

I went and bought a packet of it today and I currently have it on one spot on my arm to test.

I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks

Scott

Hi Scott and    to the forum, I can't help you with your enquiry regarding Baking soda but I'm sure someone will come forward with some information
I just jumped in to welcome you and hope you get some answers  

[Scott1705]

HI there

I am new to this and found it by chance.

I am struggling at the age of 35 with psoriasis and its killing my self esteem, especially when I am so sociable and out there.
Does this Bicarbonate of soda work?

I went and bought a packet of it today and I currently have it on one spot on my arm to test.

I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks

Scott

Hi Scott and    to the forum, I can't help you with your enquiry regarding Baking soda but I'm sure someone will come forward with some information
I just jumped in to welcome you and hope you get some answers  

Hi Jiml

Thank you very much. I really hope to get answers. I could seriously do with a treatment that works.

[jiml]

Hi again Scott you could look at this thread . Just click on the link New to board - Using Baking Soda

[jiml]

Other places you could look for answers and suggestions is
Natural Treatments For Psoriasis

If you look at The anti-inflamatory food pyramid it may be of interest as it will give some suggestions on diet

[CraftyCrow]

For the ladies out there....I mix coconut oil and baking soda together to shave my legs...it has completely smoothed out the bumps and cleare my legs up. Didn't know others used baking soda too!

These are always in my cupboard at home. I shall have to give this a go!

A week ago, I took a bath everyday that contained half a cup of baking soda and a glass of milk mixed with 2 tsp of olive oil. It's a stretch too far to say that it 'got rid' of my psoriasis, but it definitely took the scale off, and all the patches on my back felt smoother and less bumpy/raised. I definitely recommend adding oils to bathwater, stops the skin from drying out as quickly.

The only downside was after the first couple of times, my skin was super itchy. Had to get through work on antihistamines and ibrupofen. Not sure why, maybe it was because my patches were more 'exposed.'

[jiml]

For the ladies out there....I mix coconut oil and baking soda together to shave my legs...it has completely smoothed out the bumps and cleare my legs up. Didn't know others used baking soda too!

These are always in my cupboard at home. I shall have to give this a go!  

A week ago, I took a bath everyday that contained half a cup of baking soda and a glass of milk mixed with 2 tsp of olive oil. It's a stretch too far to say that it 'got rid' of my psoriasis, but it definitely took the scale off, and all the patches on my back felt smoother and less bumpy/raised. I definitely recommend adding oils to bathwater, stops the skin from drying out as quickly.

The only downside was after the first couple of times, my skin was super itchy. Had to get through work on antihistamines and ibrupofen. Not sure why, maybe it was because my patches were more 'exposed.'  

Or maybe it was a reaction to the olive oil? Just a thought .... And yes substitute coconut oil in the place of olive oil .... Worth a try ......if the coconut oil is solid just warm it slightly it soon turns liquid

[matt r]

Afternoon all.

I started using baking soda last night on one elbow. I will let you know how i get on and will post before and after pics. 

Cheers

Matt

[Fred]

Afternoon all.

I started using baking soda last night on one elbow. I will let you know how i get on and will post before and after pics. 

Cheers

Matt

Always a good idea to try one patch Matt, that way you will have something to compare. I've not tried it myself, but the poll above is showing 41 Yes and 27 No.

Good luck, and yes it would be helpful to others if you posted your results. If you don't want to post images on the public board we do have [Group Specific] board for members only.