Psoriasis, as you know, is a chronic disease of a non-infectious nature, which is accompanied by damage to the skin, nails, and sometimes joints. External manifestations of the disease cause a lot of physical as well as aesthetic discomfort and therefore negatively affect the quality of life. There are many medications and therapeutic methods designed to eliminate or reduce psoriatic symptoms. Sometimes they involve the use of strong hormonal drugs. Many people prefer gentler topical products. One of them is solidol for psoriasis, which is used in its pure form, in the form of finished medications or as part of self-prepared ointments.
Treatment of psoriasis with solidol is a fairly popular method, and although it requires a fairly long period of use, in the end many people got rid of plaques and achieved long-term remission with its help.
The effect of solid oil on psoriasis
Solidol is a thick, dark-colored product. The medicine contains the following components:
- Soap ingredients.
- Alkali.
- Fatty acid.
These components are thickeners for grease. The selected component in the product depends on its characteristics and type. There are two types of solid oil: technical and medical. The first, in turn, also has subspecies:
- Synthetic - obtained by adding synthetic components to ordinary solid oil.
- Fatty. The basis of this subspecies are vegetable oils.
Medical solid oil undergoes additional processing. It is used in drug formulations. The choice of this type is considered the best, since it contains fewer harmful substances that can harm the body. But finding it in pharmacies will be very difficult, so many people use technical solid oil. It can be bought at special enterprises or ordered.
Solidol is aimed at treating the following localization of psoriasis:
- Nails.
- Hairline.
- Limbs, body.
The product has gained appreciation due to its low cost, effectiveness, and availability. Compared to corticosteroids, which have many contraindications and side effects, this drug has a low health risk.
Using grease, you can achieve the following results:
- Thanks to the high absorption of solid oil, useful components reach hard-to-reach areas and effectively act on them, softening the skin and reducing the affected area.
- Eliminates the symptoms of the disease, that is, reduces the severity of itching and dry skin.
- Relieves inflammatory processes on the epidermis.
- Regenerates the skin, and in case of psoriasis, restores the structure of the nail plates.
- Treats the skin from the inside, relieves swelling.
- Destroys bacteria and disinfects the dermis.
- It permanently consolidates the result and delays relapses for a long time.
Psoriasis is treated both with ready-made medications containing solidol, and with those created at home; they are smeared on the skin in the same way as regular ones.
Product effectiveness
Judging by reviews from various forums, treatment of psoriasis with solid oil gives a positive result in cases of damage to the nail plates, scalp, as well as plaques on the body. The popularity of the product is due to its high efficiency, affordable price, and ease of use. In addition, it is safer than more aggressive hormonal drugs and is not addictive.
Effect of solid oil ointments:
— the fatty composition penetrates into the deep layers of the skin, softens psoriatic manifestations, reduces the area of plaques;
- reduces itching and flaking of the skin;
- reduces inflammation of the skin;
- promotes regeneration of the epidermis and restoration of nails damaged by psoriasis;
— the achieved remission can last for years.
To combat psoriatic manifestations, both ready-made ointments purchased and self-prepared ones are used. Read a review of the most effective anti-psoriasis pharmaceutical ointments in this article. Today we’ll talk about making the drug yourself.
Solidol for psoriasis. Contraindications
Solid oil has few toxic substances in its composition. Thanks to this fact, solid oil has no contraindications; it very rarely causes allergies.
If the patient has an intolerance to the components in the composition, an allergic reaction to various oils and acids, then it is contraindicated.
It is not recommended to use solidol for the treatment of psoriasis for pregnant and lactating women. If this is necessary, then only under the supervision of a specialist. During therapy you should not drink alcohol; it is recommended to follow a special diet that limits fats in your diet.
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What are the reasons
This disease belongs to the category of hereditary diseases and is very often transmitted from parents to children. Psoriasis also often occurs due to a malfunction of the immune system, as a result of which metabolism and the process of cell division are disrupted. In patients with this disease, the rate of metabolic process increases. If a healthy person’s cycle takes place within twenty days, then with psoriasis it ends within four days.
Sometimes the cause of the disease is a whole complex of problems, including diseases of the endocrine system and neuralgia. If a person also has a metabolic disorder, then he automatically falls into the risk group. It should be borne in mind that this disease is absolutely not contagious and therefore you should not avoid communicating with the sick person.
Methods for treating psoriasis with solidol
During the treatment of psoriasis, special recommendations must be followed that will increase the effectiveness of solidol. This will prolong the effect for a long time and allow you to relieve symptoms faster.
- A product based on grease should have an effect on the skin for ten hours; for this, it will be convenient to use the medicine before going to bed, wrapping the affected areas with cling film to avoid the appearance of greasy stains on the bed linen.
- Use the product regularly, every day.
- Cleanse the body. Sodium thiosulfate is used for this. It is also recommended to follow a special diet and not drink alcoholic beverages.
- After the procedure, wash the skin with soap and water, use a moisturizing and nourishing cream. You need to use grease for at least two weeks. The first results will appear within a few days, the duration of treatment is on average one and a half months, the effect of the medicine remains for a long time.
More than five hundred medications can be found in pharmacies containing solid oil. They are produced in various forms:
- Creams.
- Ointments.
- Gels.
- Lotions.
- Spray.
You can make the product at home. Some people use solid oil in its pure form.
Composition and properties
Solidol is originally the name of a lubricant that is produced in special factories by thickening technical oils with calcium soap and some higher fatty acids. The resulting brown plastic mass is used as a lubricant for parts of various mechanisms. Of course, such grease does not contain any beneficial properties, and it is prohibited to use it to treat diseases.
In medicine, purified grease is used, the composition of which differs from the lubricant, but it itself is prepared using identical technology. What is grease made from, which can then be safely used as a treatment? It is prepared from mineral oils, which are thickened with calcium salt and fatty acids of plant origin. This is how fatty grease is obtained, while synthetic grease is prepared with the addition of thickeners of synthetic origin. Next, medical solid oil is obtained after purifying the composition prepared initially.
Solid oil contains a certain amount of soap (about 15%), alkali and water. The color of the drug can be either pale yellow or rich brown. Once applied, the product is difficult to wash off from the skin.
Purified fatty grease is endowed with a large number of beneficial properties. After using grease:
- There is a noticeable reduction in peeling, due to the slowdown in the keratinization of skin cells and the delamination of plaques is prevented.
- Solidol provides tissues with complete hydration with the help of oil components that penetrate deep into the tissues and help inhibit moisture.
- For psoriasis, solid oil helps restore damaged tissues, stimulating this process from the inside.
- After applying an ointment based on solid oil, unpleasant symptoms are eliminated, which manifest themselves in the form of burning, itching, redness and swelling.
- A distinctive feature of solid oil is that it has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects.
Due to such a large number of beneficial properties, solid oil is used for the treatment of many dermatological diseases and skin lesions, in particular for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, etc.
There are several types of grease-based products. All of them are divided into groups depending on the active ingredients in the form of mineral components, exclusively plant components and combined form (contains minerals and components of plant origin).
List of the most popular grease-based ointments.
The distinctive properties of solid oil ointments are that they have a natural composition and have a healing effect on psoriasis no less effective than hormonal ointments, but they have a fairly high price - on average 500-900 rubles. They rarely cause side effects; in most cases, side effects appear due to the influence of the other components in the ointment, and not the grease.
List of ointments for psoriasis based on grease:
- Ungvetol is an ointment containing TNT. Destroys microbes, stops the development and reproduction of pathological cells. Consists of fatty grease and other natural ingredients. According to reviews from patients and specialists, the product effectively relieves the symptoms of the disease and prolongs remission.
- Magnispor. The remedy very quickly eliminates the symptoms of the disease. The composition contains herbal extracts, various parts of plants, oils, as well as fatty grease. This drug is most effective against rashes on the epidermis.
- Antispor. The medicine contains herbal extracts, linseed oil, petroleum jelly and fatty grease. Treats psoriasis during relapses, when swelling appears. The average duration of therapy is 30-60 days.
- Solid oil ointment. This remedy can be purchased at a pharmacy or made at home. This drug was developed on the basis of solid oil, baby cream, celandine, calendula, and aloe.
- Kartalin. Kartalin ointment is very effective against many skin diseases, as it quickly and efficiently relieves symptoms such as itching, redness, and peeling. Its composition includes various herbs, honey, fatty grease.
Course of the disease
Doctors noticed the uneven development of this disease, which resulted in the theory that psoriasis is, after all, an acquired disease. For example, it is very often provoked by a cold climate, alcohol, stress, any infections, as well as poor diet. People who abuse sweet and spicy foods and have skin problems are very often at risk of developing psoriasis.
Those who already have this disease know that sometimes it worsens and sometimes it subsides. When the immune system is weakened due to alcohol consumption, the plaques on the surface of the skin become inflamed and the disease becomes acute.
Treatment of psoriasis with solid oil (folk recipes)
At home, psoriasis is treated both with solid oil in its pure form and by making ointments based on solid oil. Various components increase the effect of such products. The following recipes should be used only after consultation with a specialist.
Solidol for psoriasis recipe with honey
Honey and grease are the main components of many ointments for psoriasis.
There are several ways to make such ointments at home:
- Mix solid oil, egg white and honey. You need to take a little grease. This remedy is used twice a day. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to use celandine flowers.
- Solid oil, honey, and baby cream are mixed. You can buy sulfur powder at the pharmacy; this component is also effective in treating skin diseases. It can be used in this recipe. The ointment should be used twice a day.
Recipe for solidol with sulfur for psoriasis
Sulfur, as mentioned above, is a very useful ingredient in healing ointments:
There are the following recipes for preparing solidol-sulfur ointment:
- Mix solid oil, sulfur powder, two egg whites, chestnut ash and rosehip branches. This ointment is very effective against redness and rashes on the skin.
- A more complex recipe includes grease, honey, onion and garlic juice, sulfur, protein, rose hips. Mix everything and apply the resulting product to the affected areas overnight. The advantage of this product is that it can be prepared in advance in sufficient quantity and stored in a cool place, in the refrigerator.
Recipe for solid oil with elecampane
Elecampane is a medicinal herb, included in ointments for psoriasis. Medicine with elecampane can be made at home, for this you need:
- Boil the roots of elecampane in a water bath for half an hour, mix with solid oil, achieve a creamy ointment texture. Apply to affected areas for an hour, then wash off the ointment with plenty of soap and water.
Recipe with Eleutrococcus
Eleutrococcus is a widespread medicinal plant. To prepare an ointment based on it, you need to mix grease, natural vegetable oil, Eleutrococcus, honey, white egg and wax. Steam to achieve a homogeneous structure. Leave to cool for several hours and apply to affected areas.
How to treat
In order to reduce symptoms and alleviate the patient’s condition as much as possible, complex treatment is prescribed. Some methods have proven themselves well and enjoy some success. For example, ultraviolet rays give a fairly long-lasting effect. Patients are advised to occasionally cleanse the blood and also use the cold method. All treatment should be supervised by a doctor, since in too large doses, ultraviolet radiation and cold can provoke an exacerbation.
Reviews about the treatment of psoriasis with solidol
Reviews on forums about grease (fatty and medical types) for psoriasis are always positive, most patients note the positive effect of the product.
Irina, 48 years old, Voronezh
I got psoriasis by inheritance, inherited from my dad. Both he and I are treated with solid oil, only dad uses it in its pure form, and I buy medicines containing it. I used Ungvetol and Solidol ointment. Symptoms during relapse disappear quickly enough, complications of the disease are not observed. We don’t want to use hormonal ointments.
Alina, 43 years old, Moscow
I made an ointment for psoriasis with my own hands, with Eleutrococcus. For me, this is the most convenient method of using solid oil, and the effect, it seemed to me, has become greater. Symptoms go away quickly, remission lasts a very long time. What else do you need for a good product?
Secret characteristics of solid oil for various skin ailments
Solid oil looks like a plastic substance and is characterized by a homogeneous consistency. Preparations based on this component are externally characterized by a yellow color; sometimes a variation to almost brown tones is possible. The substance contains several components:
- water;
- alkaline textures;
- soapy substance.
The lubricant is characterized by several varieties, their features are presented in the table.
View | Characteristic |
Solid oil fatty | This material is saturated with plant-based oils. The greasy texture of these products is useful for thickening the solution. |
Synthetic | A lubricant has been developed based on synthetic acids, which have a fatty structure. |
Medical | Used for the manufacture of medicines in the pharmaceutical industry. |
The healing properties of solid oil lie in its effect on the upper layer of the epidermis:
- elimination of excessive peeling by exfoliating keratinized cell structures;
- reduction of scratching and pain;
- in case of exacerbation of dermatological pathologies, it reduces the degree of damage;
- promotes skin regeneration;
- stops the development of secondary pathological microflora;
- prevents scarring.
The activity of solid oil medications also depends on the additional auxiliary composition of the medicinal components.
With baby cream or elecampane
You can also mix solid oil with any baby cream and add a small amount of honey. The resulting composition, as in the previous recipe, is used within two to three weeks. The cream with elecampane has proven itself to be excellent. To prepare, you will need the powder of this plant, which is steamed in a small amount of boiling water. The softened grass is mixed with grease and used for its intended purpose. Reviews about the treatment of psoriasis with solidol in this way are very positive.
Expected effects
Effective treatment produces the following results:
- the patient gets rid of itching, peeling and burning;
- the inflammatory process in the affected areas gradually decreases and then completely disappears;
- the area of affected areas is reduced;
- plaques heal and the appearance of new ones stops;
- the product penetrates deep into the skin and softens keratinized areas;
- the damaged tissues are restored, they are actively regenerated;
- a full course of treatment helps to achieve long-term remission.