Skincare for PsoriasisPsoriasis (say sore-EYE-uh-sis) is a non-contagious, lifelong skin disease. As many as one-third of people affected with it also develop a form of arthritis due to the condition, which may cause pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints. 
Luckily, psoriasis is not contagious and it tends to be mild in most people who are affected by it. The skin lesions produced can look downright scary, but they are not infections or open sores. People with this condition don't pose a public health or safety threat. It's unknown exactly what causes it. Most experts have come to the conclusion that the body's immune system is mistakenly triggered for whatever reason, and this causes a skin cell growth spurt. Normally, a skin cell goes through it's life cycle and is shed from the body's surface in the time span of about a month. Skin cells affected will mature and move to the surface of the skin in just a few days. This is where it gets even weirder. Those skin cells don't shed or fall off, they actually pile up and form skin lesions. Apparently psoriasis and it's related arthritis don't have a cure, but many different therapies exist that can reduce, or eradicate the symptoms. You'll need to experiment before you find a treatment that works well for you. Psoriasis treatment includes anti-itch creams, therapeutic skin cleansers, sunblocks, hand creams and lip balms. Do your best to avoid skincare products that irritate your skin, as well as cold, dry climates. A humidifier in the home can really help. Lastly, prevent skin injury by not picking at your skin or scratching it. Return from Psoriasis to Skin Disorders
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