The influence of infections is another frequent comment. This is in accordance with my experience. It is quite often that an aggravation of the disease will start just after an infection such as flue or a tonsillitis, The influence of vitamins and minerals are mentioned of many patients. Our knowledge on this subject is very limited. Personally, I am convinced that vitamins and minerals might have some influence on psoriasis, in particular zinc and folic acid.
Some patients are against complementary treatment , which of course is their personal opinion.
Other patients are afraid of complementary treatment , and this is certainly not without reason. Serious side effects has been reported after complementary treatment. For example a patient could report of liver damage after homeopathy. The same side effects has been reported after Chinese herbal medicine. The basis for a lot of the medication we are using to day is due the old monks who described the herbal medicine 700-800 years ago.