HbOT for psoriasis sufferers is gaining attention as a complementary approach to managing this challenging skin condition. By targeting inflammation and supporting skin repair, it offers potential benefits when used with conventional medication.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune response.
It can appear as isolated mild plaques, widespread inflamed patches, pustular flare-ups, or even joint pain associated with psoriatic arthritis. Because it is immune-driven and inflammatory at its core, treatment usually comprises creams, phototherapy, or prescription medications.
Living with psoriasis can be challenging. Flare-ups of red, scaly patches not only affect the skin but can affect confidence, comfort, and even joint health (psoriatic arthritis.)
While conventional treatments remain essential, many people are exploring complementary therapies for symptom relief and to support healing.
One option gaining attention is HbOT for psoriasis.
Because the root problem of psoriasis is immune dysregulation and inflammation, conventional treatments aim to calm the immune response.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT) involves breathing almost 100% oxygen inside a pressurised chamber.
This process increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in blood plasma and delivered to tissues throughout the body.
For people with psoriasis, this oxygen boost may help to:
These effects suggest that HbOT for psoriasis could be a viable option for complementary therapy, alongside prescribed medical care.
Please Note: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy should be considered a complementary therapy, not a replacement for conventional treatments.
Please talk to your doctor before starting HbOT treatments.
This report from the US National Library of Medicine describes two patients with longstanding psoriasis, who both experienced reductions in scaling, itching, and in joint symptoms after HbOT treatments.
Although it only features two cases, the potential benefits of HbOT sessions in conjunction with a conventional medical approach are impressive:
By combining traditional medical care with supportive therapies like HbOT for psoriasis, many patients could find new ways to reduce symptoms, support skin repair, and improve their quality of life.
Early studies are promising. In the study cited above, the authors concluded that the anti-inflammatory effects of HbOT could be beneficial in treating psoriasis.
In addition, animal studies have shown that increased tissue oxygenation can influence immune responses and reduce inflammatory processes linked to psoriasis.
While these finding are encouraging, large-scale clinical trials are still required to confirm the full benefits of HbOT for psoriasis.
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