Little Steps to Protect Against Big Discomfort It’s rare to avoid every skin irritant out there, especially when warm weather hits. From bug bites to allergies, something’s bound to bother you if you spend any amount of time outdoors. Unfortunately, psoriasis sufferers have more to be concerned about than itch or sensitivity, since a mild skin trauma can lead to a more serious condition called the Koebner phenomenon. Let's look at preventing skin injuries with psoriasis. Good prevention is the key to better skin, especially when you’re experiencing a psoriasis outbreak. Learn how little trigge ..read more

Breaking the Cycle Have you ever stopped your psoriasis meds and experienced a sudden rapid flare-up? This is medically known as the rebound effect (note that when your symptoms occur slowly or gradually after discontinuing the drugs, it is not considered a rebound flare-up). There are a few things you can do to minimize or prevent the rebound effect. Not All Meds Are Linked with Rebound Effect The drugs that are mostly linked with rebound flare-ups are injectable steroids, prednisone and cyclosporine, which all suppress the immune system. They are used by doctors cautiously when they are need ..read more

Helpful Information for Parents of Children With Psoriasis Treatment for children with mild psoriasis often involves sunlight. For moderate psoriasis broad-band and narrow-band UVB phototherapy treatments can be used. We will be getting into a parents guide to psoriasis. Teens can also be exposed to UVB phototherapy, but oral medications are problematic because they may react badly with teenage hormonal fluctuations. Topical steroids also need to be applied with caution because they can be absorbed too fast. Systemic medications are not usually prescribed to children and teens, but if the psor ..read more

Visiting a Hairdresser or Barber when you have Psoriasis Living with psoriasis can often be embarrassing. Many of those who live with this condition have an impulse to cover up and hide the psoriasis any chance they get. However, there are certain situations where this is quite hard and almost impossible to do, such as when visiting a hairdresser or a barber. If psoriasis has spread to your scalp, then making a trip to the hairdresser or barber can cause anxiety due to what the professional will say and think about the condition. Here are some tips for you about how to handle visiting the hair ..read more

Hair Care Tips for People With Psoriasis Psoriasis is a condition where there is proliferation of skin cells, which leads to a dry, flaky shedding of skin. The skin can be scaly and itchy, as well. To care for your hair and scalp, you should know how things progress with psoriasis of the scalp and what can be done to manage the symptoms. Scalp psoriasis can be quite uncomfortable and unsightly. There are reddish raised patches with scalp psoriasis, which, over time, become scaly and flake into the hair and on the clothes. This can be mild, where there are only a few patches of psoriasis scalp ..read more

Ensuring You Find Relief When you have psoriasis, your dermatologist has likely prescribed a medication that is an ointment. While there is no cure for this condition, it is possible to manage the symptoms and have healthy skin by regularly using the prescribed medication. A topical medication is generally prescribed in case of severe occurrence, where you can use a corticosteroid to cope with the condition. Let's take a look at the process for psoriasis medication application. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that needs to be treated through regular use of the prescribed oint ..read more

Moderate to Severe Psoriasis associated with Chronic Kidney Disease Moderate to severe psoriasis is connected to an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is known to be independent of many traditional risk factors, such as heart disease and diabetes, according to United States researchers. A new study recommends close monitoring for kidney problems in people who have 3% or more of their body surface area affected by psoriasis. This could help physicians detect and treat this condition earlier. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and joints. Aroun ..read more

The Toll Psoriasis Takes on the Skin The type, location and degree of psoriasis that you are living with are a few of the factors that determine the extent of complications and impact it can have on your skin. So what psoriasis effect on the skin can happen? Being plagued with psoriasis can extend beyond skin health. Those with psoriasis are at a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease and potentially cancer, according to some mixed evidence. The aforementioned conditions are not to be taken lightly. Working to manage psoriasis in both t ..read more

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