Using Hemp Oil For Psoriasis - Does It Really Work?

For decades now psoriasis has been studied as a disease that has no cure. We know everything about it – where it comes from, what it does, and how it affects different people but we do not know how to effectively erase it from one’s body. Luckily, there are methods which we developed to keep this condition at bay and still maintain a healthy unaffected lifestyle. One of those methods is using hemp oil for psoriasis patients. In short, it is one of the best modern methods according to some and a placebo medication according to others. Which side is true, though? Well, you are about to find out.

Hemp oil helps with some of the major symptoms of psoriasis. It greatly reduces inflammatory processes in the skin, suppresses the autoimmune response and slows down excessive skin cell growth which are three factors that improve the quality of the damaged skin. On top of that, hemp oil or creams are known to reduce the itchiness, redness, and most importantly pain of the psoriasis patches.

While I do not recommend going directly for my advice to treat psoriasis with CBD oil, it is worth a try for a couple of weeks at least if nothing else helps you. Still, it is absolutely necessary to talk this through with your physician first whether he is on board or not. This is because you can experience some unwanted reactions with other medications that you cannot predict. I will talk more about how to be more cautious further down the article. Now, let’s get started with the most important question here…

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What Exactly Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is one of the many skin conditions which are on the rise in the 21st century. It is characterized by red and flaky patches on the skin. This is happening due to the increased production of cells from the skin with which our bodies can’t deal perfectly as they would with skin that sheds normally.

The causes of this condition are often genetic but there is still debate on what is the exact cause of this condition. Psoriasis lasts a lifetime and isn’t completely curable but it can be managed through various procedures and medication. In fact, nowadays the management products for psoriasis are really effective but the main issue is that more and more people are developing alergic reactions to the active ingredients in these skin care products.

The main issue with psoriasis doesn’t lie in its medical consequences, though. It is the social aspect of this condition that makes it so debilitating for some patients. This is why psoriasis is often connected with the low self-esteem of people struggling with it and increased social shyness.

What Can You Do About It?

While modern medicine has figured out a way to effectively manage this condition, more and more people turn to hemp seed oil which is better in many aspects. It rarely causes allergic or any other side reactions. It also has a stronger effect and can be used on a regular basis. Still, it is important to keep in mind that hemp oil isn’t a cure but a treatment.

Using Hemp Oil

There are a number of properties of the hemp oil which are of great help when it comes to skin conditions such as psoriasis. Some of those are:

Anti-inflammatory
Immunosuppressive
Slows down cell growth
Soothes pain and itching
Moisturizes the skin

Now, let’s dive further into each of these effects.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

One of the complications of skin conditions is that they often lead to local inflammation. Luckily, CBD oil has the arsenal to fight off inflammations. That is thanks to its fatty acid spectre (omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9). These essential fatty acids fend off inflammatory processes and also help with skin that is itching and is dry.

On top of that, hemp oil also has antioxidants in it which protects our skin from any potential damage that might result in inflammation in the long run. This means that not only will it help you fight off inflammation of your skin but it will also try to prevent it. This is something most of the other skin products for psoriasis simply do not possess as a property.

Immunosuppressive Functions

Since psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder, the best way to handle it will be to focus on that component. Hemp oil has immunosuppressive properties which regulate the immune response of the cells within the damaged skin. By regulating that and keeping the immune system in check, hemp oil greatly reduces the typical symptoms of psoriasis and reduces the number of flare-ups.

Slowing Down Cell Growth

One of the main issues with psoriasis is the overproduction of cells from the outer layers of the skin. This is yet another thing hemp oil can help with as it is known to slow down cell growth. There hasn’t been a ton of studies to back this claim up but countless of psoriasis patients have reported a noticeable difference in their symptoms meaning that the overproduction has had its rates vastly dropped.

Patches, Itches, And Pain

Lastly, hemp oil helps with the reducing of the typical patches linked to the condition. Exactly these patches are the reasons people often have low self-esteem. hemp oil makes the patch skin look cleaner and more well-nourished.

What most patients report as being a big issue is itching and pain. When treated with hemp oils or creams, these two symptoms greatly decrease or go away altogether.

So, now that you know the effects it has with this condition, it is time to answer one final question.

How To Use It

Typically, there are two ways you can apply hemp oil to your skin:

By using CBD/Hemp creams
With Drops

Once again, before changing your psoriasis treatment always consult your physician. You can mix up hemp oils or creams with other medication if your doctor allows for that. Still, the main way to use hemp oils on your skin is rubbing it around the patches and on the places where you most often experience issues. For more severe patches you can apply the cream or oil directly into it but don’t apply too much pressure as that can worsen the patch.

Some people also prefer supplementing CBD orally every day just to help them maintain a healthy level of CBD in their system.

If there is a lot of hair in the region where you want to apply the hemp oil simply drop a few droplets on the area and gently rub them in with your fingertips. Some users report that this is easier to do when the hair is slightly wet but you do what you feel is the best for your specific situation.

The effects of CBD aren’t lightning fast but aren’t slow either. Most users report improvement even on the next day and confirm that the results last months with no flares and no new patches.

If you are curious what hemp oil can do with other diseases such as diabetes, click here to read my dedicated article on the topic. Now, let’s move on to some of the related questions people most frequently ask when it comes to this topic.

Final Thoughts

Using hemp oil for psoriasis is a choice that anyone could make. If you dive into the piling research from the past few years you will find out that there is solid proof that hemp oil is no worse than modern psoriasis medicine, and in fact is better in some cases. It handles pain and itches far better than conventional oils and creams and greatly reduces the severity of the flaky patches associated with the condition.