How Does It Start?

A chronic autoimmune disease is characterized by a faulty immune system. In essence, the body is too weak to manage the build up of skin cells because of the faulty immune system. When scaly skin patches appear on top of existing patches, reddening of the skin and patchiness happens. Elbows and knees, where the skin can be drier than the rest of the body, are natural sites for Psoriasis. People who don't show abnormal skin growth may manifest the disease in other ways.

Plaque Psoriasis? Drying of the skin also happens around the genital region and result in the creation of plaques.

Flare Ups and Treatment Options

Moisturizing the regions affected by the disorder may relieve some of the itchiness but this is a chronic recurring condition so further treatment is needed. The cause of Psoriasis may be genetic in nature so you won't be able to stop it unless you really take care of your skin. Stay away from stress. Most patients also complain that Psoriasis becomes more frequent during stressful situations.

Environment may also be the trigger for the disease. Keep a good hypo-allergenic sunblock on and protect yourself from chilly drafts whenever you can.

Some people manifest symptoms monthly, while others don't remember the last time the disorder was evident on their body. As long as you eat a good diet, you exercise and your lifestyle is clean, you can rest assured that you won't be suffering from the symptoms of Psoriasis in the near future.

Moisturization is the key to keeping the symptoms at bay. When you bathe, make sure the stuff you use are all hypoallergenic. Any skin irritation may trigger the disease.

Morning sunlight is not as damaging as afternoon sun so make sure you soak it up. Although you probably want to hide your patches of red or scaly skin, it is best to expose the affected area to sunlight on a daily basis. In your backyard when no one is around, you can simply wear shorts and a sleeveless shirt so that the morning sunlight can touch your Psoriasis infected skin.