Psoriasis

Sign & Symptoms

•Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales

•Dry, cracked skin that may bleed

•Itching & burning sensation around patches

•Thick, pitted nails

•Swollen, stiff joints

Complications

•Heart disease

•High blood pressure

•Kidney disease

•Type II diabetes

•Psoriatic  arthritis

•Low self-esteem & depression

Food to Focus

•Vegetables (bell peppers, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli)

•Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)

•Turmeric

Food to Avoid

•Alcohol

•Gluten

•Refined sugar

•Processed food

Lifestyle Modifications

•Apply moisturizers frequently

•Avoid smoking & alcohol

•Avoid trigger food (refined sugar, processed food, red meat)

•Manage stress with yoga & meditation

References

1. Pathophysiology of psoriasis [Internet]. Pathophysiology of Psoriasis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. [cited 2022Jan7]. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/pathophysiology-of-psoriasis

2. Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (PDM). [cited 2022Jan7]. Available from: https://www.dermatology.org.my/psoriasis_association.php

3. Lindsay J. Warner Updated September 02 2021. Best and worst foods to eat for psoriasis [Internet]. EatingWell. [cited 2022Jan7]. Available from: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/2053020/best-and-worst-foods-to-eat-for-psoriasis/