How To Manage Psoriasis In Winter? 5 Dermatologist Tips
This article discusses how a person can manage their psoriasis without losing out on the fun during the winter months.
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to flake off leading to skin redness and irritation. Most people with psoriasis have thick, reddened skin with flaky, silvery patches called scales.
The exact causes of psoriasis are unknown. However, there are some findings that point to psoriasis being an autoimmune disorder (the body’s defence cells start attacking the body’s own skin cells).
Moreover, psoriasis is quite unpredictable and may affect people of any age. That being said, the diseases is commonly seen between the ages of 15 and 35. Psoriasis also seems to have a hereditary predilection and is most definitely not communicable.
Here is the detailed information on top 3 causes of psoriasis you should know about
Things that reduce your body’s immunity can trigger psoriasis:
The most common symptom of psoriasis is dry and itchy skin covered with silvery scales. These patches are often in certain areas of the body and may look raw (with a pinkish or reddish hue).They are usually raised and thikened area of the skin.
If your nails are affected, you might notice that they appear thicker than normal with a brownish-yellow tinge and have pits on its surface. In very severe cases the nail may separate from its base.
In case you suffer from psoriasis on the scalp, you may see a lot of dandruff-like symptoms and have excessive flaking. If psoriasis affects the joints, you may suffer from intense pain. This is also known as psoriatic arthrits. In situations where the genital areas are affected, a common symptom seen is genital sores.
Psoriasis is diagnosed based mainly on the symptoms you have. In some cases your doctor may advice you to get a skin biopsy. This is done mainly to rule out any other conditions that mimic other diseases. If your joints are affected, then x-rays may be required. Apart from that certain blood tests may be done to check yout autoimmune status.
Unfortunately psoriasis cannot be cured, but can be treated. Therefore the goal of treatment is to control the symptoms and control their recurrence and infections. If you have psoriasis here are some of the common treament options you might have.
Topical applications (creams, ointments)
Homeopathy assesses the individual as a whole and does not only treat symptoms. It factors in the environment you live in, his/her temperament and the symptoms you have. All of these factors are considered before prescribing a course of treatment. Thus, no two people with psoriasis will have the same remedy. Homeopathy works on the principle ‘like treats like’. Homeopathy works on improving the body’s ability to recognise its own cells thereby helping you beat the symptoms of the disease.
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This article discusses how a person can manage their psoriasis without losing out on the fun during the winter months.
Dr Aayush Gupta shares everything about tackling psoriasis daily.
For treatment of psoriasis, it is always necessary to analyze whether the basic needs of the body are met, which include detoxification, nutrition, and oxygenation. Read on to know more
There are still limited data on the overall effect of immunosuppressive drugs used for psoriasis on the risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness.
People with chronic health issues, including those with psoriasis, have an increased risk of severe illness if they get infected with COVID-19 virus.
When diagnosed early, Psoriasis can be easily treated. But stigma and lack of awareness regarding this skin condition is the biggest hindrance in early treatment.
Robotic 'knee replacement' surgery gives a ray of hope to the 64-year-old man who has Psoriatic arthritis. Read on to know more.
Experts have now established a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and an elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis.
Timely diagnosis and proper treatment of psoriasis are very important to treat this skin disease. Read to know more about it.
Misconceptions about a disease can affect its treatment as well as take a toll on the patient's mental health. Here are 4 myths about psoriasis that people should stop believing right now.
Are you having eczema and psoriasis? Here are some clues that can help you tell them apart.
Other than allopathy, sometimes, alternative healing therapies may also help you deal with the symptoms of psoriasis. Try Ayurveda to get relief.
Psoriasis is a debilitating condition, no doubt. But you can deal with the symptoms on your own with a few home remedies.
Researchers have found that a protein is responsible for both skin inflammation and arthritis-like damage in psoriasis patients.
Here is what your nails could indicate about your health.
Winter is in full swing in all part of India now. With temperatures falling down further in the next couple of months, it's time gear up for some health conditions that are common in winter.
Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition results into scaling and peeling of the outer layers of the skin, causing excessive dryness and whiteness in the skin. According to Ayurveda, psoriasis is the result of an imbalance in Vata (air element) and Kapha (earth element).
Psoriasis can affect your mental health and lead you to major depression, say doctors. Here are simple ways by which you can fight depression and get over the condition more easily with the will power of your mind.
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