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Is there an end to psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic and unpredictable condition. Yet, appropriate treatment and certain changes to daily habits can end worries of psoriasis being out of control. Even the toughest psoriasis cases can be tamed by conscious involvement in natural therapies and sustained natural ways of living. When physical, mental and emotional aspects of daily living are taken care of, the feel of being in control of psoriasis can be achieved.
There is relevance of the physical factors as modifiable risk factors that trigger psoriasis, with particular importance to the involvement of obesity and nutrition in the management of psoriasis. The treatment involving physically modifiable risk factors such as diet, nutrition or physical activity and modulation of the systemic inflammatory response are important therapeutic goals in finding the end to sufferings from psoriasis. Education regarding modifiable physical factors is essential in the treatment process and represents one of the primary interventions that can affect the prognosis of people with psoriasis.
End Obesity
Weight loss has revealed significant relevance in terms of the clinical efficacy and the cost-effectiveness of treatment for psoriasis. Apart from weight loss, to adopt a healthy lifestyle could have positive effects on psoriasis severity, particularly in those with moderate to severe disease. Additionally, healthy habits can exert enhanced therapeutic effects in the natural treatment in obese patients with psoriasis.. Achieving dietary-related goals includes a cohesive effort of a trained team, where skilled nutritionists play a central role. Active participation of the individual in the decision-making process and in implementing the decision is the primary necessity for a successful end to obesity in psoriasis
End nutritional deficiencies
Severe psoriasis has been associated with nutritional deficiencies because of faster loss of nutrients from the hyperproliferation and shedding of the outer layer of skin. Considering the relationship of psoriasis with either individual nutrients or individual food groups, it should be kept in mind that diet is a complex combination of foods from various groups and nutrients and some nutrients are highly correlated. Thus, it is challenging to separate the effect of a single nutrient or food group from that of others in free-living populations. Rather, it is recommended to focus on including foods that provide better immunity to stay clear of infections that may trigger psoriasis and help restoration of healthy skin.
End sedentary lifestyle
A sedentary life-style is observed to be quite common in patients with psoriasis. Psoriasis being a disturbingly disfiguring condition, is accompanied by a marked impairment in quality of life. Even though the condition is not life threatening like other chronic diseases such as heart failure or cancer, psoriasis does leave a magnanimous impact in the activities of daily life. To think of exercise as a form of treatment just as important as medication for psoriasis can help lead a more active and fit life. Exercises that are not traumatic to the body, for instance, taking a walk, jogging, riding a bicycle in the neighborhood, Jumping rope, doing push-ups or doing yoga and dancing from the comfort of home are the many ways of safe physical activity.
The severity of psoriasis is always fluctuating. Differing levels of severity throughout life time is determined by spontaneous flare-ups and remissions. The adverse mental health aspects of psoriasis have multifaceted dimensions, not only as a direct psychological bearing but also as a potential factor that can worsen the disease process, thereby worsening the symptoms of psoriasis. As a result of this, state of mental health can interfere with one’s ability to adhere to and respond to psoriasis treatment. Control of psoriasis symptoms has been associated with improvement in psychological symptoms.
End Stress
It has been demonstrated that around 60% of people with psoriasis believe that stress is a main causal factor. Findings confirmed that causal attributions are associated with the psychological impact of psoriasis. Stress is found to be related to quality of life, depression and anxiety. Though stress is not directly associated to an increase in symptoms, the impact the symptoms have on daily life and well-being is directly related to the causative factor. Thus, Stress is found to be a mental factor that impedes clearance of psoriatic lesions. Meditation and pranayama have been reported to be best ways of relieving stress. Avoiding stressful situations or finding techniques to overcome stress can end psoriatic flares that are frequently triggered by stress factors.
End Stigma
People with psoriasis report feeling self-conscious, embarrassed and helpless. The physical pain and severity, as well as its adverse emotional effects are frequently ignored by others and can lead to a vicious cycle of despair for many with psoriasis. The social stigma associated with the condition eventually manifests as low self-esteem and contribute to poor psychosocial adjustment. Coping mechanisms such as avoiding being in public and staying isolated can attribute to/exacerbate other serious co-morbid health conditions like obesity, heart disease or arthritis. This cycle is continued when unaddressed emotional disturbances prevent patients from effectively managing their condition. Inadequate treatment or effectiveness can also lead to depression and anxiety. These psycho-social impacts can therefore negatively affect the progression of condition and cause endless flares of psoriasis.
A solution to such emotional turmoil is a clear understanding of the condition and its causative factors. A complete knowledge of the methods to control various aspects of the condition and ways and means of accessing appropriate care are the keys to end the chain of events that often complicates living with psoriasis.
End triggers
Extending periods of remissions through natural elements and lifestyle modifications can help stay happy and healthy. Identifying factors that can affect the onset and length of psoriasis remission followed by implementing daily measures that facilitate such factors can end the risk of being susceptible to triggers that can cause psoriasis flares. To quit smoking and avoid exposure to second hand smoke, to stop alcohol consumption and learning healthy habits are the beginners to the end of psoriasis. The ability to develop self-confidence in control of the condition paves way to prolong remission and put an end to psoriasis symptoms.
People with psoriasis must receive treatment comprising of physical, mental and emotional care. Lastly, development of quality measures, timely interventions and standards of natural care related to holistically treating psoriasis would help improve care delivery and well-being outcomes.