Alternative treatment for patients with psoriasis based on floral therapy and plant extract cream

Abstract

Introduction. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, with genetic influence, characterized as a form of dermatitis in specific areas of the body, such as the scalp, knees, lumbar region, elbows. Objective. To determine the effectiveness of the treatment for patients with psoriasis by combining flower therapy and a natural cream of plant extracts. Materials and methods. It was applied to patients treated at the Dr. Misael Acosta Solís Higher Technological Institute, in Riobamba, Ecuador. The present study was quasi-experimental, longitudinal and prospective. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used, with a sample of 20 patients older than 4 years. Clinical and emotional diagnostic methods were applied to implement the protocol. Results. The areas most affected by psoriatic lesions were: extremities, scalp, forehead, cheeks, thorax, abdomen, buttocks and groin. Among the predominant emotional patterns are: self-control problems, difficulty expressing emotions, guilt, stress, hypersensitivity. In the patients, a significant improvement of the physical and emotional characteristics was observed. At the end of the study, 60% were in the phase of evident remission. Conclusion. The protocol tested contributes