6 Ways to Manage Chronic Skin Disease Psoriasis in Daily Life

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by well-defined borders, erythematous papules and plaques covered with silvery-white scales of various sizes, with episodes of exacerbation and remission.

The exact cause of psoriasis is not clearly known, but suspected factors include genetic, environmental, and immunological factors.

Factors that worsen or trigger psoriasis include skin trauma, infection, cold and dry weather, dry skin, stress, and medications.

On average, psoriasis mainly occurs symmetrically and appears on the elbows, knees, hips, scalp, legs, hands, and feet.

Although complete recovery is difficult, proper and continuous management through consultation with a specialist can not only alleviate symptoms but also delay recurrence.

In mild cases, treatment can be administered with topical vitamin D derivatives or steroids, while in severe cases, phototherapy and medication are the standard treatments.

Psoriasis management in daily life is important. In addition to treatment, symptoms can also be alleviated through lifestyle modifications, just like other chronic diseases.

 

The first psoriasis skin has a damaged skin barrier compared to normal skin, making it more prone to dryness and worsening symptoms, so using moisturizers to prevent skin dryness helps prevent the worsening of psoriasis.

Secondarily, streptococcal infections such as sore throat or tonsillitis can stimulate the immune response in psoriasis, acting as a trigger for the development of the condition, so caution is advised.

Getting third sunlight exposure helps in the treatment of psoriasis.

Scratching with the fourth hand or rubbing with a rough towel can worsen psoriasis, so you should refrain from doing so.

Since one of the causes of psoriasis is stress, it is good to avoid stress through adequate rest.

The sixth long bath dries out the skin, so a light shower is better.

 

I hope that with daily care, moisturizing, and treatment during the summer when psoriasis skin symptoms slightly improve, you will see further improvement in autumn and winter.