subject: How To Treat A Psoriasis Flare Up - Top 3 Tips [print this page] How To Treat A Psoriasis Flare Up - Top 3 Tips
Having a psoriasis flare up is a common and painful occurrence if you have this unpleasant condition. Unfortunately, there are no scientifically documented cures for psoriasis, it is important that you do things right to help avoid such flare ups. If you do not deal with a flare up, then you may end up with a worse condition than when it first began. Follow these few simple guidelines and they may help. Firstly, find out what your personal triggers are as these will differ from person to person. Here I will discuss three tips on how to keep a flare up from developing.
1. Your Lifestyle.
Sorry, but you must make some vital changes to your lifestyle if you have not done this already, as this will help avoid a psoriasis flare up. Reduce or hopefully, quit smoking and alcohol ingestion as these are known triggers. Do try and not to get too stressed, and if you find yourself in this situation frequently, try and find a way to help you relax. Make sure you get enough sleep as if you don't you will get stressed more easily.
2. Your Diet
As vital as your lifestyle when dealing with a psoriasis flare up is your diet. I am letting you know that it's not something to overlook. It helps to eat a well balanced diet without any junk food or alcohol if at all possible. It is important that you keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Unfortunately, this is a undemanding task that many people just don't do.
3. Skincare
Finally, when trying to prevent a psoriasis flare up, you should treat your skin very carefully. Basic but routine habits will encourage a better looking skin. Bathe in tepid, not hot water and when you get out, lightly pat yourself dry rather than rub. Moisturise thoroughly all the time, but especially after a bath when the skin is more receptive to treatments. Avoid anything that is fragranced as this may bring on an attack. Wear natural cotton as it is least likely to affect you. Use plenty of high SP factor sunscreen if you must go out in the sun, and do this well before you are exposed. Finally, I know it's tempting, but please try not to scratch!! Again, make sure you moisturise adequately, as this will help. You just know once you start, how difficult it is to stop!
As mentioned earlier, preventing a psoriasis flare up means that you want to make sure that you do not make silly mistakes that just end up with pain and discomfort. Try and keep a diary of when your flare ups happen. This will help you see if there is a pattern and identify triggers.
