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Psoriasis is a common noncommunicable disease in dermatological practice. It is characterized by the development of pathological processes on the surface of the skin, on the nails and in the joint tissues. Has a chronic recurrent course and is accompanied by the appearance of characteristic morphological elements.

There is indeed a relationship between psoriasis and COVID-19, and it is bilateral: both psoriasis can affect susceptibility to the virus, and the infection itself can change the course of skin disease. Let's figure out how.

The lichen vaccine (eg, Varicella zoster zoster) is not directly associated with development or exacerbation of psoriasis. However, there is an indirect relationship through the immune response and the state of the immune system.

Psoriasis is a common disease that affects the majority of the population. It is characterized by rashes on the skin, and the symptoms of psoriasis are itchy and burning. Exacerbation of the disease occurs due to a number of reasons, which are associated with cold, the wearing of clothes made of synthetic materials, improper nutrition.

Scientists at Florida State University noted that mice that received aspartame exhibited anxiety-like behavior, and this behavior was inherited in offspring.

There is growing scientific evidence of an association between symptoms of psoriasis and celiac disease. Increasingly, the best nutritionists recommend that patients with this condition refuse gluten-containing foods.

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.