Psoriasis can be debilitating for those that have it.
What can you do to keep the breakouts at a minimum and keep the outward symptoms in check and your skin looking healthy? For all of us that have psoriasis, this is our main objective everyday. We just want to live a normal life.
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects about 3% of the worlds’ population that is about 7.5 million Americans. There are 5 types of psoriasis, the most common (85%) being plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is actually an autoimmune disease, not a skin disorder like most people think. Your body for what ever reason (no one knows) cannot get rid of the toxins that are in the body. The liver and kidneys just can’t get rid of all the waste and it shows up in the skin.
Plaque psoriasis starts out with raised, small, red blotches on the surface of the skin. The most common areas of outbreaks on the body are on the joints like the elbows, knees, lower back and torso. You can and usually do get scalp psoriasis when you do contract plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis is itchy, inflamed and it forms scales over the inflammation areas. The reason this happens is because you skin cells are reproducing at rate of 10 times their normal rate.
This is the part that makes sufferers so self-conscious about themselves; the silvery, scales that form on the outbreak areas of the body. When you are having an outbreak or you have it constantly on your body, you do not want to wear shorts, tank tops, short sleeves, and God forbid a bathing suit out in public to be starred at by everyone around you. Being stuck in long pants, long sleeve or even your house because of this disorder is very stressful and really does not help your situation. Stress is one of the big causes of this disorder.
So what do we do about this disorder?
I would suggest you keep a log or a journal of when you have breakouts and keep track of your eating habits, sunburns, a big party with alcohol consumption, trauma to your skin (scratching skin doing weeding, scratch, cut etc.) or stressful events in your life. This will help you narrow down what causes you outbreaks and help you stay away from them.
Let’s look at the “Do Not’s” first:
1. Alcohol is really no good for your system. There are a lot of toxins in alcohol and it is very hard for your liver to process it. Remember this is an autoimmune disorder. If you are going to drink then do it on special occasion and not on a regular basis.
2. Smoking is bad for you on many levels but your body trying to clean itself with all the chemicals that smoking puts into it is really defeating any attempt to heal yourself.
3. Stress is also a big cause of outbreaks and reason you do not clear up. Build borders and boundaries for yourself to live a happy peaceful existence. Learn to meditate, get a hobby or play an instrument.
Here are some things “To Do”:
1. Keep your stress levels down.
2. Exercise on a regular basis.
3. Take natural supplements especially: Vitamin D, Zinc and Omega 3 fish oil. All are very good for the skin.
4. Eat natural organic food and if you cannot get this wash off all of your fruits and vegetables to get of all herbicides and pesticides that might still be present. Fruits and green vegetables are the best for your condition. Cold water fish and whole grains should be in your diet. Also drink a lot of water. Keeping you body hydrated is very important.
5. Right after bathing or soaking in Sea Salts, moisturize your skin. You can use body lotions (low perfume and scents) for the whole body, OTC psoriasis treatments or natural psoriasis treatments, (we can discuss later). It is very important to moisturize, keep your body and the psoriasis areas hydrated is crucial to the healing process.
This is just a short introduction to psoriasis and a place to get started on the right track to good health for you. There is so much more to discuss and different views of what work and what doesn’t work. Remember what works for one person might not work for another. Also, what worked for you yesterday may stop working for you tomorrow. There is no known cure for this disorder and an ongoing journey for those of us with psoriasis.
Chris Shaefer, is a freelance writer, researcher and a 20 + year psoriasis sufferer. For more information on psoriasis treatments please visit: http://latestpsoriasistreatment.com
What can you do to keep the breakouts at a minimum and keep the outward symptoms in check and your skin looking healthy? For all of us that have psoriasis, this is our main objective everyday. We just want to live a normal life.
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects about 3% of the worlds’ population that is about 7.5 million Americans. There are 5 types of psoriasis, the most common (85%) being plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is actually an autoimmune disease, not a skin disorder like most people think. Your body for what ever reason (no one knows) cannot get rid of the toxins that are in the body. The liver and kidneys just can’t get rid of all the waste and it shows up in the skin.
Plaque psoriasis starts out with raised, small, red blotches on the surface of the skin. The most common areas of outbreaks on the body are on the joints like the elbows, knees, lower back and torso. You can and usually do get scalp psoriasis when you do contract plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis is itchy, inflamed and it forms scales over the inflammation areas. The reason this happens is because you skin cells are reproducing at rate of 10 times their normal rate.
This is the part that makes sufferers so self-conscious about themselves; the silvery, scales that form on the outbreak areas of the body. When you are having an outbreak or you have it constantly on your body, you do not want to wear shorts, tank tops, short sleeves, and God forbid a bathing suit out in public to be starred at by everyone around you. Being stuck in long pants, long sleeve or even your house because of this disorder is very stressful and really does not help your situation. Stress is one of the big causes of this disorder.
So what do we do about this disorder?
I would suggest you keep a log or a journal of when you have breakouts and keep track of your eating habits, sunburns, a big party with alcohol consumption, trauma to your skin (scratching skin doing weeding, scratch, cut etc.) or stressful events in your life. This will help you narrow down what causes you outbreaks and help you stay away from them.
Let’s look at the “Do Not’s” first:
1. Alcohol is really no good for your system. There are a lot of toxins in alcohol and it is very hard for your liver to process it. Remember this is an autoimmune disorder. If you are going to drink then do it on special occasion and not on a regular basis.
2. Smoking is bad for you on many levels but your body trying to clean itself with all the chemicals that smoking puts into it is really defeating any attempt to heal yourself.
3. Stress is also a big cause of outbreaks and reason you do not clear up. Build borders and boundaries for yourself to live a happy peaceful existence. Learn to meditate, get a hobby or play an instrument.
Here are some things “To Do”:
1. Keep your stress levels down.
2. Exercise on a regular basis.
3. Take natural supplements especially: Vitamin D, Zinc and Omega 3 fish oil. All are very good for the skin.
4. Eat natural organic food and if you cannot get this wash off all of your fruits and vegetables to get of all herbicides and pesticides that might still be present. Fruits and green vegetables are the best for your condition. Cold water fish and whole grains should be in your diet. Also drink a lot of water. Keeping you body hydrated is very important.
5. Right after bathing or soaking in Sea Salts, moisturize your skin. You can use body lotions (low perfume and scents) for the whole body, OTC psoriasis treatments or natural psoriasis treatments, (we can discuss later). It is very important to moisturize, keep your body and the psoriasis areas hydrated is crucial to the healing process.
This is just a short introduction to psoriasis and a place to get started on the right track to good health for you. There is so much more to discuss and different views of what work and what doesn’t work. Remember what works for one person might not work for another. Also, what worked for you yesterday may stop working for you tomorrow. There is no known cure for this disorder and an ongoing journey for those of us with psoriasis.
Chris Shaefer, is a freelance writer, researcher and a 20 + year psoriasis sufferer. For more information on psoriasis treatments please visit: http://latestpsoriasistreatment.com
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