Dr. Priyanka Reddy, Dermatologist, reviews several diets followed to treat psoriasis and recommends both the Anti-Inflammatory diet and the Mediterranean diet, which is also anti-inflammatory.
Diet in psoriasis | Dr. Priyanka Reddy | DNA Skin Clinic |
September 2020
Psoriasis is one of the most commonest skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales.
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Treatment options available are :
A. Topical treatments:
Creams and ointments applied directly to the skin can be helpful for reducing mild to moderate psoriasis.
Topical psoriasis treatments include:
1) topical corticosteroids
2) topical retinoids
3) anthralin
4) vitamin D analogues
4) salicylic acid
6)moisturizer
B. Systemic medications:
People with moderate to severe psoriasis, and those who haven’t responded well to other treatment types, may need to use oral or injected medications.These medications include:
1) Methotrexate
2) cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
3) biologics
4) retinoids
C. Light therapy:
This psoriasis treatment uses ultraviolet (UV) or natural light. Sunlight kills the overactive white blood cells that are attacking healthy skin cells and causing the rapid cell growth. Both UVA and UVB light may be helpful in reducing symptoms of mild to moderate psoriasis.
Diet plays a major role in psoriasis. Making healthy eating choices is one of the best way to manage your psoriasis .
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