Can psoriasis be transmitted through sexual intercourse?

• Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be transmitted through sexual contact. Wear a condom during sexual intercourse and wash any medication from your genital area before it. You can reapply the medicines after cleansing the area. It does not cause sexual dysfunction but there might be discomfort in having intercourse due to topical medication and bleeding or cracking of the skin. Try the following home remedies for healing psoriasis effectively.
• Wash your genital are with a decoction made from the herb Black Nightshade or apply its juice locally on the affected parts.
• Hydrate your skin by soaking or taking a shower regularly but be careful to wipe the area carefully and keep it dry at all times.
• Apply Aloe Vera gel to the genital parts 2 times a day.
• Moisturize the parts with olive oil, mustard oil or any over-the-counter moisturizing cream.
• Wear cotton clothes and let the area be aired regularly.
• Add some Epsom salt or apple cider vinegar to a bath tub of warm water and soak in it for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also dab the area with diluted apple cider vinegar.
• Apply fish oil or use its creams once a day to speed up healing.

answered by D D

Psoriasis health advice

The normal cycle of reproduction of skin cells is around 28 to 30 days, but in people suffering from Psoriasis, this cycle gets speeded up to just 3-4 days, leading to a build-up of dead skin cells on the surface levels which results in dry irritating scaly patches known as plaques, on the scalp, lower back, elbows, knees and knuckles. While there is no known cause for Psoriasis, consumption of alcohol, obesity, stress and anxiety, reaction to certain medications and exposure to sunburn aggravate the problem. There are few theories which point to genetics as the primary cause for Psoriasis. Fortunately despite its rather scary appearance Psoriasis is not at all contagious.

While it is not possible to completely prevent Psoriasis since its cause has not been defined, one can try some simple home remedies to combat it. Like with many skin ailments, application of Aloe Vera gel and Olive oil provides relief. You could also mix 2 tsp Olive oil with 1 glass of milk to your bath water to soften your skin and prevent further outbreaks. Apple Cider Vinegar acts as an excellent disinfectant and can be applied using a cold compress prepared by soaking a soft cloth in 1 cup apple cider vinegar in 1 gallon cold water. Another recommended remedy is keeping the affected area wrapped in plastic, after applying moisturiser to seal in the moisture.

answered by G M