Barbara Paldus is the founder of biotech company Codex Labs and an expert on all things skincare, skin health and skin science. Here, she provides detailed information about psoriasis
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month which aims to educate about the condition, highlight the experiences of those living with psoriasis, and raise general awareness of a disease that affects ~125 million people globally.Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which the immune system becomes overactive and causes skin cells to grow up to 10 times faster than normal. This skin condition is often characterized by thick patches resulting from the accelerated skin growth.
While psoriasis may cause similar itch symptoms for everyone, it is visually different for different skin tones, which may lead to misdiagnosis in skin of color. On light skin, psoriasis is typically red or pink with silvery white scales, while on dark skin it typically appears violet, brown, or purple, making it harder to see. When psoriasis clears on darker skin, it can leave hyperpigmentation that may eventually fade.
Eating a balanced, whole-foods diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoiding fatty foods and red meat may help reduce inflammation and make symptoms less severe. Taking antioxidant supplements including vitamins C/D/E and polyphenols can help reduce chronic inflammation.Patients with psoriasis report that they are both physically and mentally stressed.
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