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Careful skin care.
If you are prone to this disease, you should pay close attention to the skin. Regardless of the season, be sure to wash every day. In warm weather, a cool shower is very useful; in cold weather take a bath with herbs and salts.
It is recommended to use soft washcloths for body hygiene. It is better to avoid hard washcloths, as damage to the skin can provoke an exacerbation. Do not use hard soap. For psoriasis of the scalp, it is preferable to use special medicated shampoos, lotions and balms. Cracked and dry skin increases the risk of recurrence.
After a shower or bath, the body should be treated with moisturizing, emollient lotions or creams. They restore the skin’s hydrolipid barrier and prevent dehydration. To avoid dry skin, it is necessary to ensure a normal level of humidity in the room. It is better to use special humidifiers.
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Do a massage.
Massage plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of psoriasis. It will help reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation and relieve stress.
You can take courses of light massage even with exacerbation of psoriasis. You just need to discuss all the details with your doctor.
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Eat healthy foods.
To prevent the disease, reduce the number of these products:
- fried food;
- marinated dishes;
- smoked food;
- any canned food, semi-finished products;
- perishable food.
If you are prone to psoriasis, dairy foods rich in complete proteins and fats are useful for you. The diet should include: cheese, fermented milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. They contain valuable amino acids that are necessary for important biochemical reactions. In addition, these foods are a source of calcium, which can reduce allergic reactions and inflammation. With this dermatosis you need to eat a lot of raw plant foods: vegetables, fruits and greens.
An important rule for the prevention of psoriasis is to drink enough water: plain and mineral water, natural juices or compotes.
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Live a healthy and active lifestyle.
Physical activity is an important condition for disease prevention. Sport strengthens the immune system and reduces nervousness, which often provokes exacerbations. Often psycho-emotional stress affects the appearance of the first symptom of the disease. Thus, in the prevention of psoriasis, the ability to cope with stress is one of the important rules. To do this, patients practice various relaxation techniques (eg, meditation or yoga). It is unacceptable to choose a profession associated with constant nervous overload, high risk of skin injury and contact with allergens.
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Climatotherapy.
The main climatic factor that has a preventive and therapeutic effect in psoriasis is ultraviolet radiation. Patients sunbathe for 5-10 minutes with a gradual increase in the duration of the procedure. Sea water is also important for the prevention of the disease and its exacerbations. Correction of the duration of sunbathing and the time spent in the water is made taking into account the condition of the skin. The optimal time of year for climatotherapy is also selected individually.