How to deal with psoriasis!
How can you deal with psoriasis and reduce its damage, what recommendations do skin and hair experts have in this field, and can exercise reduce its effects and reduce skin sensitivity and itching caused by it?
People who are suffering from the skin disease “psoriasis” or “shellfish”. They often have trouble exercising. This disease is a chronic autoimmune disease and these patients feel uncomfortable if they exercise and sweat afterwards. However, this problem can be avoided by making certain changes to the exercise process.
One of the doctors at the Santa Monica Health Center in California says: “Psoriasis” patients are usually overweight. Despite being overweight, these people feel more sensitive and itchy skin. The swelling caused by this disease may also cause heart problems for these people. Exercise can help the health of these people.
Exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Losing weight can also reduce the involvement of the disease.
** The following six recommendations can help psoriasis patients to exercise more easily:
1. Choose your sportswear carefully.
It is better for people suffering from this disease to wear looser clothes. The friction of clothes with the body causes more sensitivity. It is better to apply moisturizing cream to parts of the body that have more sensitive skin, such as breasts and groin. If you exercise in the heat of summer, use powders that absorb sweat.
2. Start with gentle exercises.
Aerobic exercises increase cardiovascular health. These exercises are good to start with. You should also pay attention to the health of the joints. About one third of patients with “psoriasis” also suffer from arthritis. If you go to the gym, ask your trainer to introduce you to exercises for joint health.
3. Do not exclude swimming and water sports from your schedule.
Chlorine increases the sensitivity of “psoriasis” patients, but in general, swimming and water aerobics are suitable for these people. Apply a thick layer of moisturizing cream on your body before going into the pool water. Vaseline is also recommended for more severe wounds.
4. Take care when exercising outdoors.
Natural sunlight causes skin cells that are affected by the disease to grow more slowly, but initially patients should be exposed to the sun for a short period of time (five to 10 minutes).
Using protective clothing and sunscreen can prevent skin cancer.
5. Clean your sports equipment to avoid infection.
Clean sports equipment before and after exercise. “Psoriasis” patients are more exposed to infection than others. Especially patients who have open wounds or use drugs related to the immune system are more exposed to infection. Cover open wounds and keep them clean.
6. Use a moisturizing cream after showering.
Sweat contains salt, which causes sensitivity if it dries on the skin. Therefore, be sure to take a shower after physical activity. Use a moisturizing cream after showering. Try to use the cream when the body is still slightly wet to make sure it is absorbed.
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