Chronic psoriasis, due to its striking external manifestations, contributes to a significant deterioration in the quality of life of patients.
In addition to physical discomfort and external deficiencies, the patient experiences psychological difficulties related to the social and professional spheres.
Due to plaques that spoil the appearance, a person finds it difficult to get a job, try new sports and run a household.
If it is plaques on the face, neck and head, then a sick person can be completely socially maladapted. Such people are often the object of ridicule or slander of others, which makes them feel inferior.
Low self-esteem, inability to find a soul mate, constant itching and discomfort - all this is accompanied by severe depression.
But don't think that life is over after the diagnosis. On the contrary, it provides an incentive for professional and social growth. Consider how to live with psoriasis, turning the disease not into a deficiency, but into an incentive to move forward, how to eat properly so that the disease does not manifest itself so sharply, how to behave to get many new opportunities.
We make life easier together
A non-communicable disease that worsens the quality of life of a sick person can be experienced much more easily if you follow the recommendations of specialists.
- Given that the specificity of psoriasis is becoming more pronounced against the background of infectious diseases, patients should make every effort to apply preventive measures. We will have to actively fight cholecystitis, caries, tonsillitis.
- It is important not to focus on the disease. This includes long work on yourself, but the result will pleasantly surprise you. Nervous tension will not lead to anything good, except worsening, so avoiding stress is the main task.
- Patients should carefully protect their skin from various traumatic and other phenomena, because even the slightest scratch can lead to the formation of large plaques on the skin.
- Choosing cosmetics is the main task you have to deal with. Oils should be used instead of gels and soaps when bathing or showering. Cloths are completely contraindicated, soft sponges are suitable instead.
- Solar radiation has a favorable effect on the specifics and course of the process, so their adoption will ensure long and fast remission.
- The clothes you wear every day should be made of natural fabrics so that there is no pressure on the skin, as this will cause new deposits. Synthetic fabrics should be completely excluded from the wardrobe.
- You can engage in physical activity, they are especially useful if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. But excessive stress is categorically not recommended: loads should be moderate.
- Try to avoid contact with household chemicals and washing powders. Avoid skin contact with varnishes, dyes and solvents that can cause the disease to worsen.
- Self-treatment of psoriasis is inappropriate, you should not take medications, except those prescribed by a specialist. Otherwise, the disease may worsen.
If you want the lifestyle in case of psoriasis to be the same as in a healthy person, you must learn to live with your disease and follow the recommendations of a specialist.
About the quality of life of the patient
The quality of life of a person suffering from psoriasis is significantly deteriorating. The degree of its damage depends on the localization of skin lesions, the severity of the disease in people with psoriasis. In addition, there may be problems finding a job.
Painful feelings and severe itching can serve as serious obstacles to performing simple body care activities, sleeping, walking. People who suffer from some disease are forced to limit themselves to certain activities on a daily basis, especially when it comes to choosing food products and cosmetic supplements.
Health monitoring
Even minor weakening of the immune system, along with colds and flu, can be significant causes of psoriasis.
Therefore, it is worth strengthening the immune system with the help of multivitamin complexes.
Vitaminization of the body in psoriasis is one of the prerequisites that helps reduce the intensity of the symptoms of the disease and prolong the interval of remissions.
The choice of effective vitamins for psoriasis, as well as their dose, is determined by the doctor. Based on the test results, the intensity of the disease, the area of the affected skin, the age and sex of the patient, the specialist prescribes the means that are necessary in each case.
It is important to ensure that the necessary vaccinations are given on time, including injections against the flu virus. Don't forget to walk outdoors.
Lifestyle revision
During psoriasis, it is important to reconsider all your principles, principles and habits. There seems to be a lot to change.
- Refuse sweets;
- Do not eat smoked foods;
- Do not drink alcohol;
- Quit smoking;
- Monitor diet;
- Move moderately.
It is necessary to quit not only active, but also passive smoking, because tobacco particles can get on the skin, which contributes to a significant worsening of the disease.
Sleep and rest for a sick person
The patient diagnosed with this diagnosis should have a special relationship to sleep patterns. This is due to the fact that lack of sleep worsens the severity of the disease by 2-3 times, which can be explained by a significant weakening of the immune system. The same goes for vacations.
Go out in nature as often as possible, it is a suitable treatment in countries with moderately warm climates. Sanatorium treatment is another way to overcome the vivid manifestations of disease exacerbation.
Patients suffering from psoriasis, in most cases, were shown spa treatment in coastal resorts. Doctors are almost unanimous on this issue, noting an improvement in the clinical situation and a prolonged course of remission.
Moderate sunbathing, swimming in sea water, walking along the shore not only heals, but also contributes to the normalization of emotional background. At sea, many feel better than in urban areas.
Post: is it necessary?
Lately, "cleansing starvation" has often been used to rid the body of toxins, along with which ulcers are excreted. In general, it is not bad, but if a person has psoriasis, such behavior can lead to sharp worsening of the disease.
Depending on the stage of neglect of the disease, cleaning treatments can last 1-7 days, but you should consult a doctor. Ignoring the recommendations will lead not only to a worsening of psoriasis, but also to a worsening of well-being in general.
About the abuse of ultraviolet rays
There is scientific evidence of a good effect of ultraviolet rays on the course of the disease, but, as they say - "a little good". If you ignore the rule and stay in the sun for a long time, worsening of the disease is inevitable.
Exacerbation usually begins in the winter, during which time you can undergo laser treatment. Also, people with psoriasis are forbidden to visit the solarium.
Physical exercises
One should not withdraw into oneself and lead an antisocial way of life, not leave the house. Moderate exercise in psoriasis is a common prevention of worsening, so frequent walks in the form of sports walking or jogging for short distances in the fresh air are indicated for general improvement of the body.
Dietary food
The way of life in case of illness includes the obligatory observance of the principles of proper nutrition. Few people know that any form of psoriasis is a manifestation of an allergic factor, which is why patients are obliged to adhere to the norms and principles of proper nutrition.
It comes down to excluding from the diet foods that contain allergens and can lead to deterioration.
- Complete nutrition is the key to health and well-being;
- Balance in the composition of fats, carbohydrates, proteins is a prerequisite;
- Exclusion of allergens will bring closer and prolong the period of remission.
What to exclude:
- Citruses are the strongest allergens. People suffering from some disease should exclude them in any form, even in juices.
- Chicken eggs are foods that can cause allergic reactions. You can replace them with quail eggs.
- Whole cow's milk leads to a deterioration in general well-being. However, dairy products cannot be completely ruled out.
- Fresh vegetables and fruits with red pigment - tomatoes, red peppers, strawberries. You can eat after heat treatment.
- Spicy, smoked, fatty and fried foods should be eliminated from the diet.
- Mushrooms in any form and method of preparation.
- Spices - spices and condiments, as well as kitchen salt in large quantities.
- Sauce-based additives - ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard. It is worth replacing them with sour cream, which can bring much more benefits to the body.
It is best to consume all foods in baked, cooked or stewed form of preparation. It is imperative to adhere to the principle of fractional nutrition - that is, many times, but in small portions. Overeating can lead to significant health problems.
If it gets worse, it is important to spend the days of fasting, but do not confuse such days with wellness cleansing. On fasting days, you should not fast, but use only one type of product - apples, kefir. Fasting days are recommended once a week.
The lifestyle of psoriasis sufferers can be normal and quite intense if you follow the given recommendations.