<div><p>Sometimes you just need to take a break from the heavy creams and medications. For those times when your psoriasis flair-ups aren't as intense, try these simple home remedies to curb the itchiness without the side effects. </p><p>Remember to always check with your doctor before trying any new treatments as some things may not combine well with existing medications. </p><p></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/Apple-Cider-Vinegar.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/Apple-Cider-Vinegar_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/Apple-Cider-Vinegar_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>1. Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Rinse</h3><p>A few times each week, work a little apple cider vinegar into your scalp in the shower. Be sure to rinse it off well so that it doesn't leave residue. </p><p>Don't use this if your scalp is bleeding or cracked - the vinegar will burn.</p><p></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/c598024756e94002212cb71b72d26d52.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p></p><h3>2. Get Outside</h3><p><a href="https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/treating-psoriasis-sunlight">Research</a> shows that the sun's ultraviolet B rays can help fight psoriasis. Doctors recommend 5-10 minutes a day and remember to always cover up the areas that aren't affected by psoriasis with sunscreen.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/sea-salt-powerful-remedy-that-can-prevent-many-diseases.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/sea-salt-powerful-remedy-that-can-prevent-many-diseases_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p></p><h3>3. Get Salty</h3><p>Add a little Dead Sea salt or Epsom salts into a tub of warm water. Soak in the tub for about 15 minutes and then use a thick moisturizer to seal in the water.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/image2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/image2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/image2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>4. Get Spicy</h3><p>Apply a <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/home-remedies-treating-psoriasis-symptoms/">Capsaicin </a>ointment to the patches of dry, flaky skin. Capsaicin is a chemical found in hot peppers that gives them that spicy kick. You can find it in over-the-counter creams. It has the potential to reduce redness and inflammation as well as the itchy irritation - <strong>after an initial intense burning sensation.</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/445131_orig_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p></p><h3>5. Tumeric</h3><p>It's anti-inflammatory properties may slow down the inflammatory enxymes associated with psoriasis. In <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4518115/">one 2015 study</a>, the yellow spice was found to have possible benefits that contributed to the improvement in the size, redness, thickness and scaling of psoriasis lesions.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/7-Toxic-Things-You-Can-Replace-With-Tea-Tree-Oil-1_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>6. Tea Tree Oil Shampoo</h3><p>There are plenty of brands of shampoo to choose from that feature the astringent tea tree oil. This could help relieve psoriasis on your scalp. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/453124175_XS.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/453124175_XS_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/453124175_XS_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>7. Aloe Vera</h3><p>Not only is it fabulous for sun burns, it also has been shown to improve psoriasis. Use a gel or cream with 0.5% Aloe Vera for the best results. </p><p><strong>Do you have any home remedies that you swear by? Share them with us in the comments below!</strong></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p> </p></div>