Living With Psoriasis

Stress can cause the immune system to send out chemicals that cause inflammation. In people with psoriasis, the immune system over-responds, sending out too much of the chemicals. The person with psoriasis needs to minimize physical and mental stress. 

The itch of psoriasis can have a bigger impact on quality of life than visible lesions. It is a unique itch, often described as a burning, biting sensation. Some describe it as the feeling of being bitten by fire ants.

At-home remedies for the itch include keeping skin moisturized. It reduces inflammation, itching, and helps the skin heal. Minimizing scaling and flaking are helpful. Cold showers and cold packs can help relieve itching.

Psoriasis can affect relationships in a number of ways. It can be difficult to talk to family and friends about the disease. Dating may be avoided due to poor body image. Genital psoriasis can have a significant impact on sex and intimacy.

Depression is the most common disease associated with psoriasis; its twice as common as it is in the general population. It can have a significant impact on quality of life. People with psoriasis are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and attempts. A person with the symptoms of depression should be seen by a physician. The symptoms include:

Inability to sleep

Inability to get out of bed

Loss of energy

Lack of interests in things previously enjoyed

Inability to focus

Working with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can be challenging. Meeting with a supervisor to discuss how psoriasis may affect job performance is helpful. The workplace should be made comfortable. It may be necessary to invent ways to perform routine work tasks. The work area and schedules should be kept organized. Learn about disability benefits and eligibility requirements before they become necessary.

More Facts About Psoriasis

Psoriasis is not contagious because it is not an infection. Foods can improve or aggravate psoriasis. More information is available from the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).

There are no reports of psoriatic lesions transforming into cancer. At the present time there is no cure for psoriasis, but there is ongoing research focused on finding a cure. You can pass on the genes for psoriasis.

Pregnancy can change psoriasis, and many of the medications used to treat psoriasis are not compatible with pregnancy. Discuss pregnancy with your doctors before getting pregnant. There is no clear connection between age and severity of psoriasis. One of the most powerful tools to help with managing the emotional effects is to get to know other people who also live with psoriasis. Go tohttp://www.psoriasis.orgfor ways to get connected.

Only one of the 5 types of psoriasis can potentially be deadly erythrodermic psoriasis. This type is rare, occurring in only 3 percent of people with psoriasis. Death is exceedingly rare.              

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