Psoriasis is a chronic disease, which means that it has not yet been cured but can be controlled with the medicines prescribed by the doctor.
Psoriasis is a genetic disease, characterized by reddening and scaly plaques on the skin, and one of its most common symptoms is itching at the affected site. The appearance of blemishes can become unpleasant due to the exaggerated size and the development of whitish plaques that makes the skin 'thicker', affecting more often the elbows, scalp and knees.
Psoriasis is not a contagious disease and tends to worsen when the individual is in a state of emotional imbalance as in case of stress, overwork, sadness, among others. Its diagnosis is made through clinical observation, and can be confirmed through a biopsy of the affected tissue.
How to Control Psoriasis for Better Living
1. Use the right remedies
The best way to live with psoriasis is to follow the treatment indicated by the doctor, which is usually done with the use of ointments that should be applied directly under the lesions, every day. Lotions and creams are usually based on tar and coal tar which reduce skin irritation, and corticosteroids, which fight inflammation more prolonged and more effective. Check out what may be the remedies for psoriasis.
Other medications may aggravate psoriasis lesions such as lithium-based, systemic corticosteroid withdrawal, beta blockers, antimalarials and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and therefore any and all medications should only be used under medical indication.
2. Treating fish
When psoriasis affects areas of the hands or feet, an alternative treatment can be done with claw-rufa fish, which feed on dry skin and dead cells. This type of treatment can be found in clinics and cosmetic treatment centers in major cities and has a great effect on psoriasis plaques.
3. Take care of emotions
Controlling emotions, and avoiding stress and anxiety is also important to avoid worsening psoriasis, so it is important to seek counseling, exercise regularly because this releases endorphins into the bloodstream and promotes well-being. Practices such as meditation and yoga can also be indicated.
4. If you eat healthy
Healthy eating is also important for maintaining ideal weight, as well as levels of body inflammation decrease. You should consume alcohol in a moderate way, avoiding excess fat and sugar. Check out more tips: How Food Helps in the Treatment of Psoriasis.
5. Expose yourself to the sun
Daily sun exposure helps control psoriasis crises, so it is advised that the person be exposed to the sun for about 20 minutes every day in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are high. nice During this sunbath period one should not use sunscreen, so as not to block the action of the sun.
6. No smoking
Avoiding smoking is also indicated to prevent a new psoriasis crisis because it has been proven that smokers are at increased risk of developing chronic plaque psoriasis.
7. Do not attack the skin.
The areas of psoriasis lesions are sensitive and should not undergo a strong exfoliation because the body can react and aggravate the situation. The skin can be very gentle with specific products without rubbing the skin too much. Tattooing should also be avoided because it can trigger a new site of psoriasis, and even treatments to remove a tatoo.
Tips for day to day
Here are some things you can do at home to fight the injuries in the following video:
