Title:Unlocking the Potential of Herbal Therapies in the Management of
Psoriasis: Prospects and Challenges
Volume: 10
Author(s): Samar Vihal, Swati Pundir, Raveen Chauhan, Gaurav Gupta, Sachin Kumar Singh, Kamal Dua, Shweta Agarwal, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan and Poonam Negi*
Affiliation:
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Psoriasis, Nanocarrier, Herbal medicine, Skin, pathogenesis, cytokines
Abstract: Background: Psoriasis is a severe chronic skin disease with no permanent cure,
caused by inherited, immunologic, and environmental factors, like trauma, medications, infection,
humidity, and stress. It can have a devastating impact on people's lives and is often associated
with systemic conditions, like arthritis. The exact cause of psoriasis remains unclear, but it
involves the activation of cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors, playing a major role in
Th1/Th17 regulation.
Methods: The PubMed and Google Scholar search engines were used to conduct the literature
review. The search terms included "psoriasis and classification," "therapeutic strategies and psoriasis,"
"herbal medicine and psoriasis," and "herbal nanocarrier and psoriasis." An attempt was
made to compile relevant material with a focus on only herbal treatments for psoriasis management.
Results: An extensive literature search showed that herbal treatments that constitute plant-based
therapies have been largely utilized to treat infections. Natural medicines have been gaining tremendous
momentum in the recent decade due to minimal side effects. Approximately 75-80% of
the global population in developing countries consume natural remedies.
Conclusion: Psoriasis remains a severe chronic skin disease without a permanent cure, influenced
by inherited, immunologic, and environmental factors. Herbal treatments show promise in
managing psoriasis with minimal side effects, offering hope for improved quality of life. This
report has highlighted the potential of plant-based therapies and their role in treating psoriasis.
