There are five main reasons why people choose home remedies over the other choices. The first reason is home remedies are low cost and effective at the same time. Not everyone wants to spend lots of money on medications and creams when they can use products around the home they already have.

The second reason is there are no doctor's visits. Not everyone these days has health insurance and even with the insurance a doctor's visit can be pricy. There is not always time to go to the doctor either, so home remedies also save time.

The third reason is the amount of choices home remedies give you. You can do things at home and in your own time and you can choose which treatments work best for you. Some people will simply lotion after showers and drink extra water. Other people will opt for oatmeal bathes, wet wraps, or diet changes. There are many other treatments to choose from.

The fourth reason is the fewer side effects with home remedies. Many prescription medications and over the counter products come packed with dangerous side effects. Home remedies are safer because they have little to no side-effects. You want to find relief for psoriasis, not a whole load of other medical issues.

The fifth reason is that there is nothing really to lose. You are in charge of your own relief and creating your own remedy. Not many things can go wrong and if they don't work, you can always stop using them without money being thrown out of your pocket.