Posts by Anna Smirnova

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...

Psoriasis is a chronic systemic disease of an immunoassociated, multifactorial nature, characterized by accelerated division of epidermocytes and violation of their differentiation, the appearance of specific rashes on the skin.

The main reason why people with psoriasis are often discouraged from getting tattoos is due to the so-called Köbner phenomenon (also called an isomorphic reaction). The bottom line is that any mechanical injury to the skin—and tattooing involves thousands of micropunctures can trigger the appearance of new psoriatic plaques at or near the injury site. 

Weight loss reduces symptoms of systemic fat inflammation that accompanies obesity. Symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are treated. Therefore, in cases of severe obesity, bariatric surgery brings relief to patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, due to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The results of a study recently presented at the annual meeting of the...

There is increasing evidence of an association between candidiasis, a type of yeast that can cause candidal infection, and the exacerbation and progression of psoriasis. Candidiasis may make progressive skin lesions more likely in psoriasis, but researchers are not conclusively sure. There is evidence that the presence of a fungal infection adversely affects immunity, the pathologies of...

Lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments are crucial steps in treating many skin conditions, including psoriasis. Dietary changes lead to significant improvements in skin condition, clearing skin of lesions, and reducing itching. What dietary changes are needed for psoriasis, and what principles should be followed when planning a diet during flare-ups and remissions?

Psoriasis is a chronic, noncommunicable disease that can be difficult to treat. Disease can develop at any age, but it most often affects young people. Its main signs are the appearance of rashes, as well as peeling of the skin. Can we influence its development and facilitate its flow?