PSORIASIS

You are at a higher risk of contracting psoriasis if you smoke

smoking leads to psoriasis

Smoking has a massive effect on your skin it reduces the oxygen flow which in turn causes wrinkles and lines around your mouth and eyes called crows feet it is said that tobacco smoke has so many chemicals they are known to damage collagen and elastin components of your skin which makes the skin sag and droop also accelerating the aging process. But the worrying thing is seems that a heavy smoker has a greater chance of developing psoriasis. a skin condition that causes scally red  flaky crusty patches on the elbows knees back and feet.

The severity of psoriasis varies greatly from person to person. For some people, it is just a minor irritation, for others it has a major impact on their quality of life.Psoriasis occurs when the process by which the body produces skin cells is accelerated. Skin cells are normally made and replaced every three to four months, but in psoriasis this process only lasts about three to seven days. The resulting build-up of skin cells is what creates the patches associated with Psoriasis

The immune system is your body’s defence against disease and infection, but in people with psoriasis it attacks healthy skin cells by mistake. psoriasis can run in the family it is said to be genetic the  symptoms of the disease can be brought on by many ways where if a person has had an injury or even some kinds of medicines(always read the labels first before taking any medication) in a lot of cases creams and ointments well clear it but in others more serious cases a treatment called phototherapy may be used. Phototherapy involves exposing your skin to certain types of ultraviolet light for most people applying creams and ointments to the effected area is enough to solve the problem but there are some who have a real problem and this in turn brings other complications like low esteem and confidence issues then the treatment has to be diagnosed by a G P or dermatologist.

PSORIASIS

Speak to your GP or healthcare team if you have psoriasis and you have any concerns about your physical and mental wellbeing. They can offer advice and further treatment if necessary. There are also a number of support groups for people with psoriasis, such as The Psoriasis Association, where you can speak to other people with the condition.