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:
Heat injuries that damage skin and deeper tissues, sometimes causing swelling, infection and circulation problems.
Poor arterial blood flow can cause hard-to-heal wounds or sudden loss of retinal circulation.
A rare condition in which small blood vessels calcify and clot, causing painful skin wounds and tissue damage.
Skin grafts or tissue flaps at risk of failure because of inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery.
Severe trauma can damage muscle and circulation, causing swelling, tissue injury and compartment syndrome.
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong insulin therapy.
A rapidly spreading bacterial infection that destroys muscle and soft tissue and requires emergency care.
Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding and fatigue.
A rare blood-vessel disorder causing painful leg ulcers, skin discoloration and characteristic scarring.
An immune-mediated disease of the brain and spinal cord that can affect movement, sensation, vision and energy.
Rapidly spreading infections that destroy skin, fascia and other soft tissues and require emergency care.
Skin and tissue injuries caused by prolonged pressure or shear, especially in people with limited mobility.
A chronic immune-mediated skin condition causing inflamed, scaly plaques that may flare and remit.
A rare inflammatory skin disorder causing rapidly developing, painful ulcers, often on the legs.
Connective-tissue and vascular disorders that can affect skin, circulation, joints and internal organs.
Reactivation of the chickenpox virus causing a painful blistering rash and sometimes persistent nerve pain.
Severe reactions that cause widespread blistering, skin loss and injury to mucous membranes.
Chronic leg wounds caused by poor venous circulation, often with swelling and surrounding skin changes.