Posts by Anna Smirnova

Melatonin is a hormone often called a sleep hormone. Melatonin is synthesized in the body, mainly in the epiphysis (pineal gland) of the brain. Its production is tightly subject to circadian rhythms: in the dark, synthesis increases sharply, peaks between about 2 and 4 a.m., and at dawn is suppressed by the light that the retina perceives.

Intimate zone psoriasis in women is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder in which characteristic red, inflamed areas appear on the labia, pubic area, inguinal folds, or around the anus.

Nail psoriasis (also known as psoriatic onychodystrophy) is a chronic, non-infectious, autoimmune disease that affects the nail plates and surrounding tissues. It can occur independently, but is more often associated with skin psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and for patients with psoriasis, it can be not just a way to keep fit, but an effective tool for disease management. Regular moderate exertion helps reduce inflammation, improve mood, and strengthen immunity.

Psoriasis may manifest on the lips. This condition is called psoriatic cheilitis. However, it is quite rare—some reports suggest oral mucosal lesions, including the lips, occur in 2 to 3% of patients with psoriasis.

Sleeping in the heat is really not easy, but these techniques will help to create a more comfortable atmosphere. Tips that work both to cool the body itself and to reduce the temperature in the room.

It should be said at once that there is no single nutritional plan for all people with psoriasis. From time to time there are reports that someone with a diet managed to defeat an insidious disease, but again these cases are rather isolated and what helped one person, for another can be completely useless. However, this does not mean that nutrition has no effect on the course of the...

Today, millions of people worldwide suffer from various skin conditions. Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic dermatological disorders, affecting approximately 3.5% of the population. Statistics indicate that women are somewhat more likely than men to face this issue. Treating psoriasis often presents challenges, particularly when it comes to selecting the most effective...

Breastfeeding is a physiological process, but sometimes involves some difficulties. Mother's milk is what nature itself has given, and it has everything that is so necessary for the full growth and development of the baby. But some maternal disorders, such as psoriasis, can make this process difficult and uncomfortable, and sometimes virtually impossible. But with the right approach,...

Psoriasis is a disease that is still a mystery not only for patients, but also for doctors. Chronic skin disease, which manifests itself in the form of inflamed painful flaking and itchy red spots, is a lot of concern. But observations show that psoriasis is often associated with other diseases and pathologies. This means that the patient should be concerned not only about the condition...