8 Women With Psoriasis Share How They Keep Their Skin in Check Glamour 3 hrs ago
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aremeds that can help treat psoriasis but lifestyle changes, a good skin-care routine, and mind-body techniques (stress is a proven psoriasis trigger) can make a difference, too. Psoriasis, if you’re not familiar, is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes thick, scaly patches of skin. Flare-ups most commonly appear on the knees, elbows, and scalp, but they can happen anywhere you have skin so, from head to toe.
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“I love hot showers, but they can be very harsh on my skin. So, I take lukewarm showers, which don t dry out my skin as much. I also love moringa oil for my face and scalp psoriasis. It’s lightweight, doesn’t have a strong odor, partners well with my makeup, and virtually vanishes on my skin. If I consistently use it twice a day for a month, the flaky, itchy patches on my face become nonexistent.”