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Reducing Your Risk of Psoriasis

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Reducing Your Risk of Psoriasis

There are no known methods to lower the risk of this health problem. But avoiding triggers can lower the risk of a flare up. Options are:

  • Easing stress through relaxation methods, therapy, or support groups
  • Protecting the skin and limiting time spent in cold, dry weather
  • Taking safety steps to avoid skin injury
  • Avoiding exposure to smoke
  • Not drinking excess alcohol
  • Taking steps to avoid respiratory infections, such as staying away from people who are sick and using proper hand hygiene

References

  • Psoriasis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/psoriasis. Accessed March 25, 2022.
  • Psoriasis. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases. Available at: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/psoriasis. Accessed March 25, 2022.
  • Psoriasis resource center. American Academy of Dermatology website. Available at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis. Accessed March 25, 2022.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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