HOW CAN YOU AVOID MAKING YOUR PSORIASIS WORSE?
1. Use Moisturizing Lotions - Symptoms get worse when your skin is dry, so keep it moist with creams and lotions.
2. Take Care of Your Skin and Scalp - If you have psoriasis on your scalp, rub your topical treatments -- such as tar shampoos -- into your scalp.
3. Avoid Dry, Cold Weather - For many people, cold, dry weather makes symptoms worse. Hot weather usually makes it better, but not always.
4. Use a Humidifier - It's important to keep your skin moist. Turn on the humidifier when the air inside your house is dry.
5. Avoid Scrapes, Cuts, Bumps, and Infections - It's extra important for people with psoriasis to avoid bumps and cuts. Trauma to the skin can cause a flare, a condition called "Koebner's phenomenon".
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- Allergic contact dermatitis: This is a skin reaction following contact with a substance or allergen that the immune system recognizes as foreign.
- Dyshidrotic eczema: This is an irritation of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It is characterized by blisters.
- Neurodermatitis: This forms scaly patches of skin on the head, forearms, wrists, and lower legs. It is caused by a localized itch, such as an insect bite.
- Nummular eczema: These show as circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaly, and itchy.
- Stasis dermatitis: This is a skin irritation of the lower leg usually related to circulatory problems.
Additional TIPS:
1. Get Some Sun, But Not Too Much - The ultraviolet rays in sunlight slow the growth of skin cells, so getting moderate doses of sun is good. But make it brief -- about 20 minutes or so at a time.
2. Zap Stress - Although it hasn't been proven, many people link flare-ups to stress. So, try to relieve your anxiety.
3. Watch How Much Alcohol You Drink - The connection between alcohol and psoriasis isn't clear, but some think it can worsen symptoms, especially in men.
4. Exercise, Eat Right, and Maintain a Healthy Weight - Although no studies have shown a link between diet and psoriasis, experts recommend that people with the condition eat a well-balanced diet that's high in fruits and vegetables.
