It can be hard to choose the best vitamin for psoriasis treatment. Vitamins A and D are both said to be helpful, but which one will be the most effective for you?

The following vitamin treatment that we will be discussing on are only available on prescription, and that taking standard vitamins orally will not in any case help your condition.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D analogue creams are simpler and less messy than many other treatments for psoriasis, they can also be very effective if used properly.

Activated Vitamin D is the hormone that prevents skin cells from growing too fast. It is produced naturally in the skin when exposed to sunlight.

A cream containing extra-potent Vitamin D, called Donovex, is now available; this reduces skin’s growth to a more normal level.

60% of people noticed a significant improvement in two to three weeks of use.As Donovex is an ointment, it has none of the side affects associated with large doses of Vitamin D, like high blood pressure and kidney stones.

Vitamin A

The extra-potent form of Vitamin A needed to treat psoriasis has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms.

However, there are drawbacks to this treatment; it can cause dry mouth and hair loss. Using this treatment in conjunction with fish oils can limit the side effects, but this is not always effective.

Fatty acids

Taking fatty acids from fish oils has been shown to be helpful in mild cases of psoriasis. This is though to be because they are anti-inflammatory, and can soothe irritated skin. Unfortunately evidence on this subject is still inconclusive.

Best Vitamin For Psoriasis

Vitamin D does seem to be the best choice for psoriasis sufferers, as it has no known side effects, an has been shown to be an effective treatment.

Having said this, when choosing a vitamin for psoriasis it is always wise to consult your doctor, and when you find a treatment that works, stick to it.

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