{"id":10088,"date":"2019-09-10T23:02:03","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T23:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=10088"},"modified":"2022-03-23T19:18:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:18:48","slug":"what-is-psoriasis-what-are-the-best-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-psoriasis-what-are-the-best-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Psoriasis &amp; What Are The Best Treatments?"},"content":{"rendered":"What is Psoriasis?August is National Psoriasis month. Psoriasis maybe more common than you think. It is an autoimmune disease that affects theskin but is associated with other medical conditions such as cardiovasculardisease, depression, and psoriatic arthritis. It occurs in 2% of thepopulation, most commonly affecting adults. The good news is Psoriasis can bemanaged through various treatment options. Because psoriasis may increase yourrisk for developing other medical conditions, it is especially important tounderstand the symptoms and report them to your doctor so you can explore treatmentoptions.[1] What happens in your body when you have psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skinthat may feel painful, swollen, or hot. The skin inflammation in psoriasispatients is caused by an overactive immune system that triggers skin cells tobe produced faster than normal. The rapidly produced new skin cells are pushedthe surface faster than your body can shed the old skin cells, leading to reditchy patches called plaques.[2] What are the symptoms?The most common symptom is dry, thick, raised patches onthe skin. There are multiple types of psoriasis, so symptoms vary. What causes it?Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, and while not much isknown about the causes, there are genetic links. You are more likely to get psoriasisif someone in your family has it. There are also some known environmentaltriggers such as stress, infection, certain medications and skin trauma such assevere burns. Though a common misconception, psoriasis is not contagious.[3] How is it treated?Treatments are highly individualized, and it may take sometime to figure out which treatment option is right for you. Managing stress andpreventing dry skin can also help prevent flare-ups as stress (mental andenvironmental) and other environmental factors are associated with onset andworsening of the condition.[4] Working with yourhealthcare provider is the best way to find the right treatment option for you.Get the most out of working with your healthcare providerby tracking your symptoms, attending all your appointments, and askingquestions about your treatment options. If you dohave Psoriasis, supplements may help to manage and reduce symptoms. Our Serrapeptase Enzyme may help with the sideeffects of psoriasis. You may also want to explore some supplements that helpyour body manage stress, such as Hemp Extract or Ashwagandha. The right supplements could fill nutrient gaps to helppromote healthier skin. Take our free assessmenttoget supplement recommendations personalized for you and delivered to your dooreach month in convenient, daily vitamin packs. 1 Does Psorasis Effect More Than Just My Skin? American Academy of Dermatology. https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/scaly-skin\/psoriasis\/psoriasis-signs-and-symptoms\/can-psoriasis-affect-more-than-my-skin#Symptoms.Updated 2018. Accessed August 29, 20192 Psorasis. NationalInstitute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/psoriasis#tab-overview.Accessed August 29, 20193 Weigle N, Mcbane S. Psoriasis. Am Fam Physician.2013May1;87(9):626-633.4 Gudjonsson JE, Elder JT. 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