Psoriasis Vulgaris

It is believed that HBOT has an immuno-modulating effect where it decreases inappropriate autoimmune activity and shows improvement in a variety of conditions that exhibit this disease mechanism. It is also well established that HBOT is an anti-inflammatory and can restore appropriate blood flow to areas of the body that have poor vasculature. Numerous skin conditions benefit from HBOT and there is some evidence that psoriasis is one of them.

There are 5 classifications of psoriasis vulgaris:

• plaque psoriasis
• guttate psoriasis
• inverse psoriasis
• pustular psoriasis
• erythrodermic psoriasis

Scientific Resources Supporting the Use of HBOT for Psoriasis

• 2014 Korean Study - Reactive Oxygen Species Prevent Imiquimod-Induced Psoriatic Dermatitis through Enhancing Regulatory T Cell Function (Full Text)
• 2009 Cases - Therapeutic effect of hyperbaric oxygen in psoriasis vulgaris: two case reports and a review of the literature. (Full Text)
• 1968 Russian Study - Comparative data of a study of transcutaneous gas exchange in various parts of the body in psoriasis. (No Abstract)
• 1968 French Study - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in dermatology. Preliminary results. (No Abstract)