Shark cartilage extract has been studied in conjunction with psoriasis and been found to stop the growth of new blood vessels that are believed can play a role in the progression and development of psoriasis lesions. One of the reasons that it is believed that shark cartilage can help in treating psoriasis lesions is because of the anti-inflammatory properties contained in shark cartilage extract.

The extract is known in clinical studies as AE-941 and is currently being studied in clinical situations in the treatment of psoriasis.

There have been some short term side effects found in these studies that included nausea and skin rashes, however there are no known long term side effects that have been found. There also has been no drug interactions found with using shark cartilage, but people taking prescription medications should consult their physician prior to taking any type of natural remedy for the treatment of psoriasis.

Shark cartilage extract can be found in health food stores in the form of tablets to be taken as a food supplement to treat conditions like psoriasis.

Oregano is known as a common spice for use in foods, and the oil from this spice has shown evidence that it has antibacterial and antifungal properties that might be able to assist in the treatment of psoriasis. This is due to the infections related to psoriasis that the antibacterial and antifungal properties are able to attack stopping both the symptoms and the outbreaks associated with psoriasis.

Oregano oil can be found in health food stores and has no known side effects, but can cause allergic contact dermatitis for some people when applied to the skin. Other psoriasis sufferers using the herbal oil have shown good results in battling psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.

No drug interactions have been found with the topical use of oregano oil when used for psoriasis and in some cases the psoriasis sufferer takes the oil orally.

There are home remedy tips for treatment of psoriasis that help some people deal with their psoriasis and one of these is the use of Espom salts. This is done with an Epsom salt bath and then using an application of olive oil.

Another natural home remedy is the use of bitter gourd, this is taken internally in the form of juice and mixed with approximately a teaspoon of limejuice and is helpful when a part of a regular daily diet for the person with psoriasis.

The use of cabbage leaves in the form of a compress is another remedy that helps relieve the psoriasis outbreak. Mudpacks can also help relieve the redness, dryness and itch of psoriasis.

There are certain vitamins that can be beneficial to the psoriasis sufferer, among these are vitamin E and lecithin. When on a vitamin and mineral regiment, it is important to be consistent in order for them to help the body properly.