Myths and Facts About Psoriasis - Part 2
There are many myths about psoriasis, today we would like to shed light on 3 more and thus provide information about psoriasis
Myth #1: Staying by the sea is good for psoriasis
This is true. However, this is not just a matter of swimming in the sea; rather, it is a combination of various factors that are good for the skin:
- UV radiation: The UV rays contained in sunlight can have an anti-inflammatory effect. Sunburn should be absolutely avoided! Apply good cream for this.
- Sea air: The salt aerosols that settle on the skin have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
- Salinity of seawater: The salt contained in seawater can be beneficial for gently removing scales from the skin. This can help reduce itching and flaking.
- Reduction of mental stress: For many people, a stay at the sea is associated with relaxation and stress relief. A walk on the beach or listening to the waves can be incredibly beneficial. Since stress is one of the triggers that can trigger a flare-up or make it worse, reducing stress can have a positive effect on your skin.
Myth #2: Exercise is taboo if you have psoriasis
That's wrong. Sport is important for health and does good for both mental health and the body.
We also have 3 tips for you on the topic of sports:
- Wear sportswear that is breathable, comfortable and not too tight. This minimizes friction and any resulting skin irritation.
- Make sure you moisturize your skin: It's best to use a light moisturizer after a (not too hot) shower, such as our soothing care cream .
- How about a little yoga or a relaxation exercise after exercise? These relaxation exercises reduce stress and can therefore help with stress management in everyday life and prevent psoriasis attacks.
Myth #3: Poor hygiene leads to psoriasis
That's not true. It is a chronic autoimmune disease that often has genetic causes. In addition, various triggers such as stress, environmental influences and irritation of the skin can trigger an attack. Psoriasis has nothing to do with poor personal hygiene - it is caused “from within”, i.e. the miscontrolled immune system. This incorrectly attacks skin cells and causes the cells to renew themselves too quickly. The result is plaques - a collection of excess skin cells on the surface of the skin.
There are more myths here .