Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. According to a study mentioned in ‘healthline’ , 7.4 million Americans have psoriasis.  It is commonly associated with several other conditions, including:

  • type 2 diabetes
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • heart disease
  • psoriatic arthritis
  • anxiety
  • depression

Among Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) many mechanisms of action, the single most important function is the decrease of inflammation by stimulating the body’s own anti-inflammatory defenses.  The following studies, papers and reviews are provided to assist in understanding how HBOT is effective for treating auto immune conditions such as Psoriasis.

Studies and Reviews