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Tips on keeping your psoriasis under control

Posted by Me and my psoriasis in psoriasis treatment on June 9, 2010

  • Keep your weight down (just started loosing weight myself and things work out)
  • Elimination of alcohol may be beneficial (just started this as well and I have to say it looks like my psoriasis is under control (knock on wood))
  • See your doctor even if you have only a mild case
  • Protect yourself against skin injuries as they can result in a worsening of the psoriasis (I have an example of this where I scratched my skin on coral while swimming and that happened 13 years ago and only now that spot is under control as well)
  • Avoid irritations such as plucking eyebrows ( I do this and yep there the psoriasis is not under control), getting soap under a ring (did that as well decided not to wear any jewelry anymore), wearing tight shoes (did that as well and see on both feet I have a little plaque), shaving legs with a dull razor (now I don’t shave my legs so can’t say anything there but i can imagine:))
  • Harsh chemicals and cosmetics such as depilatories can also increase redness and scarring
  • Get as much sun as possible, but avoid sunburn
  • Try a humidifier in your home especially when the air is dried out by heating
  • Protect yourself and especially children who have psoriasis from exposure to strep throat infections
  • Do not pick the scale off so that the lesion bleeds. this can reduce the effectiveness of any medication applied to the area
  • Keep the skin moist to avoid drying and cracking
  • Try to minimize anxiety as worry can, in some cases, aggravate psoriasis
  • Avoid prolonged exposure of the skin to rubber. Cotton gloves worn underneath rubber gloves can protect against irritation if prolonged wearing of rubber gloves is necessary
  • Consult your physician regarding long-term use of steroids. There are side effects that result from prolonged use of steroids
  • For psoriasis of the nails, the nails should be trimmed with a heavy manicure scissors all the way back until firm attachment at the bottom of the nail appears

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Psoriasis Tips for People With and Without Psoriasis

Posted by Me and my psoriasis in Psoriasis Cure on October 20, 2008

Tips for the Person Without Psoriasis
  • Learn: Learn as much as you can about psoriasis. The more you know, the easier it will be for you to understand and be supportive
  • Go Out: If they don’t want to go out, go without them. Staying home all the time will cause you to resent them
  • Find a buddy: Find someone in your position to talk to, someone besides your partner that will really understand how you feel, and let you be honest without making you feel guilty.
  • Ask: Don’t ever assume you know what the other person wants or thinks ASK
  • Get Help: Develop a strong support system of family and friends to help you both.
  • Talk: Talk, Talk

Tips for the Person With Psoriasis

  • Share: Suggest that the other person help you apply your medications occasionally. Make it a time to talk and catch up instead of letting it deprive you of time with each other. Your partner will gain a better understanding of what you go through.
  • Find a Buddy:Find someone in your position to talk to, someone besides your partner that will really understand how you feel, and let you be honest without making you feel guilty.
  • Ask: Don’t ever assume you know what the other person wants or thinks ASK
  • Get Help: Develop a strong support system of family and friends to help you both.
  • Say Thank You: Recognize that the people in your life are trying to help, and let them know you are grateful
  • Talk: Talk, Talk

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