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What Diseases Are Associated With Psoriasis?

October 23, 2024
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Psoriasis is a chronic, or long lasting, autoimmune disease that affects the skin and causes dry plaques or patches to appear on different parts of the body, most commonly on the scalp, back, knees and elbows. Psoriasis is brought on by rapid overproduction of skin cells, causing the build up of scaly patches. While psoriasis is often described as a skin problem, it’s much more than that. Psoriasis is a systemic disease associated with multiple other diseases. Research indicates that people with psoriasis are more likely to have a number of comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and gastrointestinal disorders and mental health issues.   In this article, we’ll examine the many diseases and conditions that accompany psoriasis, and how treating this complex condition requires a holistic...

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Is it important to moisturise?

October 16, 2024
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Health, Lifestyle, Psoriasis

When it comes to skincare, there is so much to choose, so many products, so many techniques, and so much advice. But one step that always seems to stand out: moisturising, no matter what age you are, what type of skin you have, what kind of skin concerns you have. No matter dry, oily or sensitive skin, moisturising is the fundamental part of any skincare routine. Why, in particular, is it so important? We’ll explore the science of moisturising, its benefits and why not moisturising can be bad for your skin.   What Is Moisturising? Generally, moisturising means applying creams or lotions to the skin to maintain or recover its hydration. Moisturisers are these products, also called moisturisers that are designed to trap water in the skin and...

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How Does Psoriasis Affect The Body?

October 11, 2024
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The chronic autoimmune condition psoriasis usually manifests as a skin problem but affects several other body parts. About 125 million individuals worldwide face the condition which can influence not just the obvious skin lesions but also joint discomfort and bodily functions. To grasp how psoriasis affects the body, we will investigate its mechanisms and related issues.   What is Psoriasis? As an autoimmune condition, psoriasis results from the immune system incorrectly attacking healthy cells. Skin cells become its primary target while their growth speeds up dramatically compared to usual cells. The result is a rapid buildup of cells on the surface of the skin, which leads to the hallmark symptoms of the disease: dense scaly spots on the skin labelled as plaques. Although psoriasis primarily impacts the skin visibly,...

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What products do I need for a basic and productive skin care routine?

October 4, 2024
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Health, Lifestyle, Psoriasis, Vitamins

Achieving radiant and healthy skin requires fundamental yet effective steps in your skincare regimen. Given the vast number of products, selecting those that suit your skin type and lifestyle properly can prove quite daunting. A fundamental routine doesn't have to be convoluted, but it ought to be both reliable and based on scientific evidence.   USANA's Celavive provides an extensive line of skincare products supported by science that lead to visible outcomes and also foster continuing skin health. If you’re starting a basic skincare routine, this blog will introduce the necessities while focusing on the benefits of USANA Celavive products.   Understanding a Basic Skincare Routine A good skincare routine revolves around three main steps: Cleansing, Moisturising, and Protection. Each one of these steps is key to keeping your...

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How Does Psoriasis Affect Quality Of Life?

October 2, 2024
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Psoriasis is more than just skin deep. Although it has apparent signs that suggest it’s just an external skin condition, Psoriasis has severe and far-reaching impacts on the lives of those who suffer from it. It is not only a physical illness as those who have Psoriasis also experience a number of psychological impacts where it nearly pervades every aspect of their life.   It is important for those who have Psoriasis, their families, their employers, their healthcare providers, and/or those who have contact with patients with such a disease to understand the full impact of Psoriasis. In this article, we will explain the effects of Psoriasis on the quality of life of the affected patient, touching on issues concerning comfort, stress, social relations, cost and...

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What Makes Psoriasis Worse?

September 23, 2024
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Psoriasis is a long-term skin disorder that is prevalent among millions of global citizens. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes skin cells to multiply at an abnormal rate, resulting in red, scaly patches on the skin. The exact cause of psoriasis is still unknown, but it is established that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the onset and progression of the condition.   Those who are aware of what it is like to live with psoriasis will understand that managing the flare-ups is a difficult endeavour. However, knowing the many triggers that cause psoriasis to worsen is an essential step towards managing the condition. In this article, we will explore the common causes and factors that may worsen psoriasis and ways to help prevent them...

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Are any other conditions linked to Psoriasis?

September 4, 2024
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder where skin cells mature and reproduce rapidly, accumulating in thick, silvery plaques; it is, therefore, more than a skin disease. Though its visible symptoms primarily affect the skin, psoriasis has been found to be linked with numerous other health complications. This article elaborates on the various factors associated with psoriasis and underscores that the approach to the treatment of this disease should be comprehensive.   Understanding Psoriasis In this review, it is important to outline the conditions related to the presence of psoriasis before defining what it is and how this disease influences the human body. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease, this makes it a condition where the body’s immune system targets healthy skin cells for destruction. This leads to an increased rate...

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What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

August 23, 2024
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of chronic arthritis which involves mainly the joints and is associated with Psoriasis. Psoriasis affects approximately 2% of the population and is manifested by the formation of red patches with silvery scales and itching. Even though psoriatic arthritis is not directly linked to psoriasis, about 30% of people who have psoriasis will develop this type of arthritis at some point in their lifetime, which is why it is considered a major issue for sufferers of the skin condition.   Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is classified as spondyloarthropathy and occurs with ankylosing spondylitis and reactive spondyloarthropathy. Spondyloarthropathy is a group of inflammatory diseases that mainly affect the spine and joints. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine...

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Can the sun help with Psoriasis?

August 14, 2024
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, which manifests as red and scaly skin lesions that can be quite painful and impair the health-related quality of life in patients. There are many conventional treatments available from topical remedies like creams and ointments to medications. However,  one of the most effective and perhaps the simplest is sunlight exposure. The question that any patient suffering from Psoriasis might ask is whether the sun can really help with managing this condition. In this article, we discuss the role of sunlight in Psoriasis treatment, the advantages and pitfalls of this approach and the recommended methods.   Understanding Psoriasis and Its Symptoms Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition characterised by rapid growth of skin cells with a tendency to pile up on the surface of...

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Is There Anything I Can Do To Help My Psoriasis?

August 5, 2024
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Living with Psoriasis can be stressful because the itching, redness and scaling of the skin are constant and interfere with normal living. There is presently no known medical cure for this type of autoimmune disorder, but most of the natural treatments, specifically those involving nutrition, can contribute a lot to the improvement of the symptoms and the healing process. The following article considers different aspects of using natural treatment in psoriasis with a special emphasis on the significance of diet in controlling the manifestations of the disease. Having psoriasis can be frustrating, but the good news is that by making the right choices about how you fuel your body, you can manage your condition and lead a healthier life.   Understanding Psoriasis Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease...

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