psoriasis treatment

Living with psoriasis means dealing with frustrating – and painful – skin changes. When a flare happens, you can experience everything from itchy skin to scaly rashes. And unfortunately, treating these symptoms isn’t always easy.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease. Characterized by circular, red patches covered with silvery scales, it can most commonly be found on the scalp, outside of the elbow and knee joints, lower back, buttocks, and genitals. While no one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, multiple risk factors — such as genetics, viral and bacterial infections, stress, obesity, and smoking — contribute to its development. In addition to excessive alcohol consumption, skin injury, cold/dry weather, and certain medications, some of the risk factors listed above trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, redness, scaling, and plaques of the skin. Treatment is the key to managing any disorder. While some people prefer to stick with traditional treatments when dealing with psoriasis, some seek natural treatments for additional support.

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects millions across the globe. In fact, it affects between two and three percent of the Earth’s total population. If you find yourself among those affected or know somebody afflicted by this disorder, it is beneficial to know what may trigger one’s psoriasis to flare up.