O USO DA CÚRCUMA NO TRATAMENTO DA PSORÍASE

Abstract

Introduction: psoriasis is a little known disease, however it affects about 2% of the population, being inflammatory and non-transmissible. It has involvement with immunological factors, reaching the largest human organ that is the skin, causing flaking and reddening with pain. Such a disease is diagnosed through clinical analysis and its treatments are carried out through various means, as well as the use of medicinal plants that have anti-inflammatory effects. Because it has curcumin, which has an emphasis on anti-inflammatory effect, turmeric has potential for the treatment of psoriasis. Objective: to analyze the potential of turmeric in the treatment of psoriasis. Methodology: this is a systematic review based on bibliographic research, using Google Scholar, Scielo, Pubmed, CAPES portal, among other academic research sites. Results and discussion: the study using laboratory methods in vitro and in vivo in animals can show that turmeric acts on several molecules of the immune system, so the results were beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis, neutralizing free radicals and also with the ability to activate the antioxidant enzymes of the organism itself, being able to modulate the activation of T- and B-cells, among others. In this way, it can alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis. Conclusion: through bibliographic research it is possible to show that turmeric has a beneficial therapeutic effect for the treatment of psoriasis, easing its symptoms and improving the quality of life of patients.