Turmeric and Psoriasis / Inflammatory Skin: Lead or Illusion?

Psoriasis, plaques, inflamed skin: turmeric comes up often. The research is promising but preliminary — it's a supportive approach, not a treatment for psoriasis.

• What the studies suggest : curcumin modulates inflammatory pathways (including NF-κB) involved in psoriasis; some trials (oral and topical) show interest as a supplement — data still limited
• This is NOT a treatment : psoriasis is managed by a dermatologist (topical, phototherapy, biotherapies depending on severity). Turmeric possibly comes in addition
• Bioavailability : curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own — black pepper (piperine) helps. INTI combines turmeric + black pepper
• The overall terrain : psoriasis is linked to systemic inflammation; alcohol, tobacco, overweight and STRESS make it worse
• 🔴 Sugar fuels inflammation : a very sugary diet does not help inflamed skin. Sugary drinks (sodas, ginger concentrates ~34g/100ml) go against the grain; INTI = 0% added sugar

Turmeric can be a field anti-inflammatory support, to discuss with your dermatologist, not a solution to psoriasis. ⚠️ Extensive plaques, painful joints (psoriatic arthritis), strong impact on life = consult: effective treatments exist today.

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