Managing Psoriasis

Heres a list of Do's & Don'ts ;

Do's

• Choose the right moisturizer based on dryness of skin. Consider exploring the Venusia range of moisturisers which is great for dry skin care.
• Consult your dermatologist
• Take a daily warm bath using a mild soap. Gently pat dry after bath.
• Sun light can be a good way to soothe, improve, and sometimes even
  heal psoriasis.
• Follow a healthy diet.

Don'ts

• Avoid harsh skin care products like lotions with alcohol or deodorant soaps.
• Smoking and heavy drinking can trigger the symptoms of psoriasis
• Stress can make psoriasis and itching worse.
• Do not scratch or pick at your skin.

References:
1. Smith CH, Barker JN. Psoriasis and its management. Bmj. 2006 Aug 17;333(7564):380-4.
2. InformedHealth.org [Internet]. Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2006-. Psoriasis: Overview. 2013 Jul 31 [Updated 2017 May 18].
Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279447/
3. Global report on PSORIASIS. Available at: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/204417/9789241565189_eng.pdf.psoriasis;jsessionid= 54912784D28C9F36EC
CD45471AC5775B?sequence=1. Accessed on: 06 August’19