Day 1: Understanding your triggers

Plus, lifestyle changes that could help you prevent flares.

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DAY 1 OF 3 Welcome to our miniseries about how to prevent and manage psoriasis flare-ups. Over these 3 days, you'll learn valuable information to help you feel better and live your healthiest life. Today, we'll be focusing on common psoriasis triggers and steps you can take to avoid flares. Common causes of flare-ups Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition with no known cure. Symptoms such as itchy, inflamed, or scaly skin may come (during a flare) and go (during remission). You might notice that your flares have patterns. For example, they show up or get worse if you enter a new environment or eat certain foods. Common flare triggers to look out for include: • drinking alcohol • smoking • sun exposure • cold, dry weather • stress • shaving • certain foods • skin injuries like bites, burns, scrapes, or scratches Psoriasis triggers are unique to each person. It's important to monitor and track your symptoms and where they pop up to understand what causes them to flare. Where Psoriasis Can Appear On Your Body Can you prevent flare-ups? While there's no surefire way to eliminate psoriasis flares, there are many things you can do to try to reduce their frequency and severity. Medication, which we'll talk more about later in the series, is the best way to manage and prevent flares. However, avoiding your triggers and making certain lifestyle changes, like the following, can also have a positive impact: • Diet: There's no specific diet for psoriasis. However, some small studies suggest that eating foods that are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, and low calorie may help. • Supplements: If you have any nutritional deficiencies, you might consider taking vitamins and supplements to support skin health, such as vitamins A, C, D, and B12. • Stress reduction: Try exercise, yoga, or relaxation techniques. Lean on your support systems Managing flares can be overwhelming, especially at the start of your journey. It's common to experience body image issues and anxiety symptoms and have trouble navigating social stigma when living with psoriasis. Remember that you don't have to go through this alone. There's so much support available to you, including education, personal connections, and professional care. Therapy may help you cope with the mental and physical health effects of this condition. Building community can help as well. Consider joining Bezzy Psoriasis, where you can share stories and read advice from people living with psoriasis just like you. Join Bezzy Psoriasis Now *Bezzy and Healthline are both owned by RVO Health. We'll be back in your inbox tomorrow to discuss different treatment options and the importance of working with a psoriasis care team. In the meantime, keep learning by visiting Healthline's Psoriasis resource center. Want to keep learning?   What's Your Psoriasis Severity? READ ON   Pictures of Different Psoriasis Types READ ON   How to Cope with Flaky Psoriasis Skin READ ON Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. © 2024 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707