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Psoriasis is not an infectious
disease. It is caused primarily because of an individual s genetic
structure. A primary reason why Psoriasis occurs in individuals
is a trigger factor.
Stress
If a person is stressed, it can trigger Psoriasis.
Flare-ups are common and can be accompanied by itching sensation
as well. Once Psoriasis occurs the person can feel excessively
self-conscious and embarrassed, leading to more stress. If the
condition is present on the feet and hands, it can disable a
person from performing daily chores. The treatment of Psoriasis
can be time-consuming and expensive, thereby leading to even
more stress in the patient. Some of the methods in which patients
can alleviate stress include participation in support groups,
attending counseling sessions and meditation and relaxation therapies.
Regular exercise can also curtail stress largely. |
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Weather and climate
The
combination of excessive cold outside and the presence of indoor
heating agents inside can trigger Psoriasis. Both conditions
in combination dry out the skin and can make existing Psoriasis
conditions worse. Winter holidays can also entail more work around
the house, which maybe curtailed because of Psoriasis. Illness
during winter can debilitate the immunity of a person, making
them more prone to Psoriasis. Being in the sun can dramatically
help improve the condition. However, usage of the air conditioner
must be avoided as it dries the skin. Using moisturizers on a
regular basis also helps to curtail Psoriasis.
Injuries on the skin
Skin injuries
because of acupuncture, certain vaccinations, bruises, bites,
chafing of skin, burns, scraping of skin, irritation from chemicals,
shaving, excessive pressure over skin, tattoos, using adhesive
tapes over the skin, cuts, sunburns, skin peeling treatments,
scratching and rubbing of skin can all trigger Psoriasis. This
condition is referred to as Koebner effect. As many as half of
the total percentage of Psoriasis patients are affected by this
condition. Various skin inflictions like Herpes blisters, boils,
vitiligo, dermatitis, Lichen planus, scabies etc. can result
in flare-ups.
Infections
Various infections can also be a trigger factor
for development of Psoriasis. Infections include step throat,
which triggers Guttate type of Psoriasis. Then, infections in
the upper respiratory tract, HIV, skin boils etc. can also trigger
Psoriasis. An infection of thrush can make a person susceptible
to Inverse kind of Psoriasis.
Medications
and drugs
Patients already suffering from Psoriasis,
tend to develop more flare-ups when they ingest Lithium. Medications
intended to treat high blood pressure can also trigger Psoriasis.
Medications such as Inderal worsen existing symptoms of Psoriasis
in 25 or 30% of Psoriasis patients. Heart medications like Quinidine
also trigger Psoriasis. If a person is taking medication like
Indomethacin for an arthritic condition, then Psoriasis can also
be triggered by its intake. However, if the patient is suffering
from Psoriatic Arthritis then this medicine can curtail these
symptoms. Medications to prevent malaria also cause Psoriasis
flare-ups. Excessive usage of Corticosteroids or stopping the
medication suddenly can also trigger Psoriasis.
Hormonal changes
Typically, once
a person is beyond puberty, the overall hormonal concentrations
reduce. Symptoms pertaining to Psoriasis show improvement during
pregnancy when hormonal levels surge. However, once the child
is born, hormonal levels reduce, again triggering Psoriasis.
Smoking
People
who smoke regularly are more prone to developing Pustular Psoriasis.
Chain smokers are susceptible to fatal conditions of Psoriasis
as well as Plaque kind of Psoriasis. The best way to deal with
this is by quitting smoking.
Alcohol
Drinking and consumption of alcohol is also a trigger
factor for Psoriasis. In fact, the efficacy of treatments is
hampered when alcohol is ingested.
In
addition to the above, certain kinds of allergies can also trigger
Psoriasis. Changing one s diet to include healthy, balanced meals
can help keep Psoriasis at bay.
This
article was written by Ashley Broussard, a free-lance writer
currently under contract by Q-Based Healthcare. Broussard has
written for a number of news journals and is presently working
in the medical field. |
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