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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin ailment characterized by reddish patches on various parts of the body. These are usually accompanied by itching.

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Symptoms

  • Itchy and scaly skin
  • Red and scaly cracked skin
  • Stiffness, pain, and tenderness of the joints
  • Nail changes, such as pitting
  • Red scaly patches on the skin
  • Dry cracked skin
  • Bleeding and itching on the patches
  • Skin inflammation

Causes

  • Problems of the immune system
  • Injuries to the skin
  • Infections
  • Hormonal changes
  • Certain medications
  • Trauma to the skin
  • Family history
  • Seasonal change
  • Side-effects of certain medications

Prevention and Precautions

  • Avoid medicines like Lithium, Inderal, and Indomethacin
  • Treat infections at the earliest
  • Eat healthy food

Lifestyle and Dietary Tips

  • Take daily baths
  • Clean scales and calm inflamed skin
  • Use moisturizer
  • Expose your skin to small amounts of sunlight
  • Avoid psoriasis triggers
  • Avoid alcohol

Home Remedies

  • Take dietary supplements
  • Prevent dry skin
  • Avoid fragrances
  • Eat healthy
  • Soak your body
  • Get some sunlight but only under the supervision of a doctor
  • Reduce stress
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Try turmeric
  • Stop smoking
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