Psoriasis is a chronic immune system disease. Due to an imbalance of the immune system, the patient’s skin becomes inflamed, with red patches and silvery-white scales appearing on the surface. Winter is cold, dry and has shorter sunshine hours, which may worsen psoriasis. TOPick invited dermatologist Dr. Lu Jingxun to share 6 winter psoriasis care tips for patients’ reference.
1. Daily personal cleanliness
Dr. Lu pointed out that the longer the patient takes a bath and the higher the water temperature, the more oil will be lost from the skin and it will easily crack, exacerbating inflammation. He reminded patients not to take too long a bath, but should control it within a reasonable time and choose a Appropriate and comfortable water temperature to avoid burning the skin.
2. Correct skin care routine
Dr. Lu recommends that patients apply moisturizer after bathing to help improve dry and cracked skin. When choosing moisturizer, avoid products with high fragrance and preservative content to avoid irritating the skin and being counterproductive.
3. Winter clothing tips
Patients should pay attention to the choice of clothing materials. It is recommended to wear cotton and breathable clothes to avoid trapping sweat and irritating the skin. If you are allergic to a certain type of material, such as nylon, you should avoid wearing clothes made of that material.
4. Prevent upper respiratory tract infections
Dr. Lu said that if the patient has any infection, including upper respiratory tract infection, it will affect the immune system and aggravate inflammation. Therefore, during the peak season of winter flu, doctors will encourage patients to get flu shots and manage their personal physique to prevent viral infections. .
5. Improve intestinal ecology
Citing local research, Dr. Lu pointed out that psoriasis is related to intestinal microecological imbalance. Frequent consumption of fried, processed or heavily flavored foods will destroy the intestinal microecological system, affect the body’s immune system, and lead to increased inflammation. He reminded patients to develop good eating habits and eat less of the above foods. If they have intestinal problems, they can consult a doctor whether they need to cooperate with probiotic treatment to adjust the intestinal microecology.
6. Relieve emotional stress
Dr. Lu mentioned that the immune system is affected by emotional stress. If you are stressed for a long time or the stress is too high, the immune system will deteriorate and body inflammation will become more serious. Dr. Lu encourages patients not to be discouraged. When the condition is discovered, they should seek medical treatment as early as possible to achieve the best treatment effect. They should also pay attention to adjusting their mentality, relieving stress, and exercising regularly on a daily basis.
▲ Dermatologist Lu Jingxun. (Photo by Yue Linglong)
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Reporter: Shen Peishan
2024-02-05 08:00:00
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