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.
