● Emotional stress : Instruct clients to keep calm and try to stay relaxed. Flare-ups are more likely to occur when the client is feeling stressed. ● Do not rub, scratch or pick : A widespread cause of itching is dry skin (xerosis), a reaction to stress. Clients should be instructed to gently rub or ignore, or may find relief through moisturizing creams, and ointments. ● Diet : Certain foods are known to trigger flare-ups, including alcohol, gluten, tomatoes, eggplant, white potatoes, red meat, dairy, processed food, refined sugar, and spices. ● Excessive sun : Getting a sunburn will cause a flare-up, so keep sun exposure to a minimum and use sunscreen, reapplying every two hours when outdoors. (Windle, 2016). When to refer psoriasis to a dermatologist Psoriasis arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis and will affect about 30 percent of people with psoriasis. It often develops in individuals between the ages of 30 to 50. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to alleviating pain and inflammation, thus preventing joint damage. If a client
is experiencing any of the following symptoms below, a skin care professional should refer them immediately to a physician specializing in skin diseases. Furthermore, if the client is experiencing feelings of anxiety and nervousness about socializing out in public, due to their skin’s appearance; they should be encouraged to see a therapist: ● Painful, burning sensation, itchiness. ● Joint pain in one or more joints, stiffness, swelling, especially in the lower back, ankles, feet, fingers, and toes. ● Current treatments are no longer working. ● Nails are pitting or separating from the nail bed. August 2019 has been designated as Psoriasis Awareness Month. This an excellent opportunity to educate and inform clients and others on diet, lifestyle choices, causes, triggers, medication, holistic, complementary, and alternative approaches to treating the inflammatory disease. ● A rash that will not go away. Psoriasis Awareness Month
IMAGES OF PSORIASIS
Scaly inflamed plaque psoriasis on multiple parts of the man's body:
A severe case of psoriasis on the face, marked with inflammation, and small, white pustules:
A man affected with psoriasis:
Psoriasis affecting feet and toenails:
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