- 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
Do do have an alternative to the below on how to treat psoriasis?
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