Psoriasis is a common chronic skin disease that can be quite distressing when severe. In an interview with TOPick, Hong Kong dermatologist Chow Chuan-tak shared that about three out of 1,000 people in Hong Kong will suffer from psoriasis. If you suffer from psoriasis, you should pay more attention to your daily life. He also shared 4 Great daily care tips.
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Dr. Zou Chuande pointed out that the main cause of psoriasis is an abnormality of the immune system. The cells of the immune system are overactive, forming a lot of inflammation on the skin, causing the epidermal cells of the skin to overgrow, resulting in many unhealthy and red spots. .
The main characteristic of psoriasis is the appearance of well-defined red spots on common areas such as the head, hands, knees, etc., covered with a layer of silver-white silver shavings. Usually these red spots are itchy and the skin is relatively dry. In this regard, Dr. Zou shared 4 daily care tips that can help relieve the discomfort caused by psoriasis.
4 daily care tips
1. Moisturizing
Dr. Zou said that patients with psoriasis usually have dry skin. In addition to using ointments, taking medicines and injections on a regular basis, one of the ways to reduce itchiness is to moisturize the skin. It is recommended that patients choose a moisturizing ointment containing moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, urea, or “Ceramide”, a substance that mimics an oil layer on the skin. These ingredients can help moisturize.
2. Relieve itching
If you feel itchy, try not to scratch the local area. You can try to apply ice. Applying moisturizing cream will also have an anti-itching effect. You can take some anti-itching antihistamines before going to bed, which can effectively relieve itching. .
3. Take a shower
When taking a shower, be careful not to make the water too hot, as water that is too hot will wash away the oil, causing the skin to become more itchy. If you pay attention to sweating in summer, sweat will irritate the skin and cause itchiness. If you sweat, you should take a shower immediately and dry it as soon as possible.
In addition, do not choose a shower gel that is too irritating. If you feel very dry after rinsing, it is not suitable. It will be better if it feels a little greasy after rinsing. It is also best to choose some shower gel that does not contain fragrance or alcohol. Won’t make skin too dry.
Likewise, choose milder ingredients for your shampoo. Because most psoriasis affects the head, and sometimes the plaques will be thicker and redder, you can use some coal tar shampoo. The advantage is that it has anti-inflammatory effects and contains salicylic acid, which can prevent psoriasis. The skin patch can be dissolved and will not be so thick; however, if it is used on normal skin, it will become drier. Therefore, depending on the situation, the patient may not use it every day, or use it topically, and use a milder cleanser the rest of the time. hair dew.
Dr. Zou also reminded that the number of showers may vary from person to person, depending on the patient’s skin condition. Generally speaking, you can still shower every day. However, if some patients with very dry skin feel uncomfortable showering every day, they can also reduce the number of showers. , such as once every other day.
4. Diet
Dr. Zou suggested that patients should reduce their intake of spicy food, alcohol, coffee, strong tea, etc., and be careful not to irritate the skin and aggravate itching. As for other foods, he said that unless the patient has a history of skin sensitivity after eating them, it is not recommended to abstain from them. He also pointed out that there is currently no evidence that specifically specifies which types of foods can help reduce the severity of psoriasis:
So the most basic thing is to eat a balanced diet, abide by the food pyramid, absorb every food and every nutrient, and don’t put too much pressure on the abstinence aspect.
Care points in different seasons
Summer can be hot and humid, which can aggravate itching. Therefore, Dr. Zou recommends taking a shower as soon as possible if you sweat. In addition, staying indoors at a lower temperature can relieve itching. Autumn and winter are the opposite, as they tend to be drier, so you need to pay more attention to moisturizing; the water temperature in the shower should not be too hot, and you should use appropriate shower gel and moisturizer to moisturize your skin.
Dr. Zou emphasizes that if your skin is dry and inflamed, you should try to avoid contact with irritating things, including alcohol (such as alcohol hand rub) or dish soap for cleaning. At the same time, you should control the number of times you wash your hands and use Warm water, etc.; for shirts and pants, do not choose too coarse fabrics, it is better to use softer ones. These can help reduce dry skin and inflammation.
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Reporter: He Peiyi
2024-03-04 01:00:00
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