Learning to live with psoriasis

Regardless of how long ago put a man such a diagnosis, living with him still not easy. Because of the painful foci in the skin can be difficult to sleep and deal with daily work. When spotted psoriasis, the most common form of the disease, the skin appeared numerous red spots.

The disease is completely incurable and remains throughout life. However, there are ways to facilitate its flow. Apart ointments and medicines doctors prescribe, the following may help.

1. Healthy lifestyle. It will help avoid fatigue and stress, strengthen the immune system. It should:

* Eat right.
* Drink plenty of water.
* Good sleep.

2. Knowledge of the factors causing exacerbation of psoriasis. Such factors include:

* Certain types of infections
* Reception of some drugs
* Damage of the skin (eg, sunburn)
* Stress
* Low humidity

3. Giving up smoking. Smoking may exacerbate or worsen the disease.

4. Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages. Admission of alcohol can also cause a worsening of the disease and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Important: methotrexate is incompatible with the consumption of alcohol.

5. Avoid stress. Stress can aggravate the disease. Fight with him will help:

* Regular exercise. Before classes consult with your doctor.
* Relaxation techniques.
* Contacts with other people, patients with psoriasis, and participation in groups vazimopomoschi.
* Help psychologist.

6. Take care of your skin:

* Use a moisturizing and softening means to prevent dryness and cracking of the skin.
* Do not comb the skin. To remove the itch should:
o Apply a cold compress.
o Apply a menthol ointment or steroid, local action.
o Take a warm bath with oatmeal oatmeal.
o Wear clothes made of cotton.

7. To protect the skin during the winter:

* Use a moisturizer at least 2 times a day, especially after a bath.
* Use humidifiers.
* Consult with your doctor about additional preventive measures in cold weather.

8. Use exposure to the sun. Sunlight may improve the skin condition. The exact time of exposure to the sun should check with your doctor. It is necessary to avoid sunburn, causing exacerbation of psoriasis and skin cancer. Lots of skin, not stricken with psoriasis, it is necessary to process sunscreen.

Following these tips will improve your health and quality of life in general.
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