Psoriasis: This Is How You Avoid A New Flare-up
In order to avoid a new flare-up of psoriasis, each person affected develops their own strategies. Which are yours
A new episode of psoriasis can be promoted by various factors. To avoid this, you should know some of these factors in order to be able to prevent them accordingly. Surely you have other triggers ready if you are affected, right?
Psoriasis is not contagious!
Psoriasis is not contagious and affects the skin of those affected with scaly, inflammatory skin reactions. These are the visible symptoms of psoriasis, but they can also have invisible consequences by affecting other areas of the body
- Joints
- Tendons and ligaments
- eyes
- heart
- Soft tissues
- Vessels
It is believed that psoriasis can also promote diabetes and stroke. The exact cause of the disease has not yet been conclusively determined, but it is assumed that there are hereditary factors as well as an immune reaction of the body. A kind of “immune system malfunction”.
What is certain is that there is no final cure and all you can do is make sure that the itching goes down and there is no new flare-up of psoriasis.
The following factors can trigger a new flare-up of psoriasis:
Cuts
Regardless of whether you injure yourself accidentally, for example while cutting vegetables in the kitchen, or whether the cuts are inevitable, for example in small or large operations : cuts can lead to a new flare-up of psoriasis. And precisely around the cut, which can disrupt healing and scarring, especially with larger cuts such as after operations .
Burns
Heat in general irritates the skin and the heat stimulus can lead to new psoriasis. It does not matter what triggers the heat stimulus: fire, boiling water, touching objects that are too hot or even strong sunlight and sunburn.
Protect your skin from strong sunlight with airy clothing, always use oven gloves when cooking when handling hot pots, pans or dishes and stay away from open flames, for example at the grill or campfire.
cold
What heat can do, cold can do too. Therefore, protect your skin from excessive cold and frostbite. This applies mainly in winter, of course, but also when handling (ice) cold objects, for example ice packs for injuries, frozen food or ice cubes.
Just put a pair of winter gloves next to the freezer to protect your skin from the irritants of the cold.
Abrasions
Small skin injuries such as skin abrasions, scratches (for example from animals or thorns), bites or scratched insect bites can lead to a new flare-up of psoriasis at precisely that point.
Avoid scratching insect bites too much (just stick a sticking plaster over them) and use sturdy clothing and appropriate work gloves when hiking through bushes or when gardening, for example with rose bushes.
Stitches
Vaccinations are extremely important, but when it comes to other injections, you should seek other solutions with your doctor, because sometimes the same effect of a drug can be achieved with tablets or suppositories. If you suffer from psoriasis, acupuncture is better also a taboo for you.
Pressure can lead to psoriasis
Trousers that are too tight with a tight waistband, a belt that is too tight, a hat or helmet that is too tight, or too tightly bought shoes can put pressure on the skin. This pressure irritates the skin and can promote the development of new psoriasis.
Therefore, always pay attention to properly fitting shoes, hats and helmets and make sure that hair clips or other accessories such as belts do not put permanent pressure on the skin.
friction
Just like pressure, friction can lead to a new flare-up of psoriasis. Clothing that is too tight, itchy fabrics, chafing shoes, clothing labels or tight seams can be triggers.
When shopping, therefore, always pay attention to soft materials in your clothing, avoid coarse or scratchy fabrics such as virgin wool, raw linen or natural silk and choose soft materials such as lambswool, satin, smooth cotton or synthetic fibers. The looser the clothing, the better.
Chemical irritation can trigger psoriasis
Many of our everyday cleaning agents are pure chemical clubs that even healthy people should never use without gloves. Aggressive acids should remove limescale, fragrances perfume the apartment, additives prevent new soiling …
The list is long – and unnecessary. Cosmetic products such as nail polish remover, hair foam or hairspray can also be irritating.
Try to get by with as little chemistry as possible by using natural cosmetics and cleaning with home remedies. But home remedies can also irritate the skin, for example citric or acetic acid. Always use household gloves when cleaning.
