Psoriasis
Psoriasis is more than a superficial dermatological concern. It develops under the skin of the patient can is described as a long-lasting or chronic auto-immune condition. The problem can range from being mild to severe. Psoriasis, at times, may also be linked to diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
Texas Surgical Dermatology, led by board certified dermatologist Dr. Tri H. Nguyen, provides reliable and proven skin care procedures to patients in Houston, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Texas, and surrounding communities.
How Does Psoriasis Develop?
Individuals with psoriasis suffer from overactive immune system that may trigger skin inflammation. Skin cells in this condition are produced at an accelerated rate. Generally, it takes 28 – 30 days for new skin cells to be pushed to the surface. In psoriasis, new skin cells come to the surface in just 3 – 4 days.
These new skin cells cannot be shed by the body quickly causing old cells to accumulate over one another. Dead cells get pushed to the surface by underlying newer cells causing flaky, itchy, thick, and red patches in the form of plaques. Exact cause of psoriasis is still unknown.
How is Psoriasis Treated?
Psoriasis doesn’t have a known cure until now. However, there are several approaches for getting symptom relief associated with this troublesome condition. Patients with psoriasis tend to experience flare-ups and a reduction in symptoms.
Dry air, stress, specific medications, skin injuries, excessive/little sun, infections, smoking, cold weather, or alcohol can trigger the condition. You should consult with an experienced dermatologist if you have psoriasis for a customized treatment strategy.
Following aspects will be considered by your dermatologist while developing a customized psoriasis plan:
- Type of psoriasis that you have
- Location of the psoriasis on your body
- Impact of the condition on your life
- Severity and extent of the condition
- Other health conditions
Topical medications, photo therapy, skin care advice, laser treatment, and other similar recommendations may be part of the customized treatment plan for preventing outbreaks.
Living and Surviving Psoriasis
Occasional flare-ups and mild psoriasis cases can be effectively controlled by taking simple steps and making them a habit in your every day life. These include:
- Spending only a little time in the sun but not avoiding it completely
- Not drinking a lot of alcohol
- Quit smoking
- Cut back on caffeine
- Lose weight
- Exercise daily
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet
- Take vitamin D and fish oil supplements
- Eat colorful fruits, cold-water fish and vegetable among other anti-inflammatory foods
- Reduce stress
- Use a dermatologist specified skin moisturizer
These steps will help prevent psoriasis and calm occasional flare-ups as and when they occur.
You should consult with your dermatologist right away if you you’re your psoriasis to turn into something more severe that stops responding to these conservative methods. The dermatologist may prescribe topical medications or biologic medications to regulate your immune system.
This is because psoriasis is generally caused by an overactive skin cell production. Board certified dermatologist Dr. Nguyen receives patients from Houston, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Texas, and nearby areas for advanced and innovative skin care treatments.
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