Psoriasis Circle
Psoriasis is a painful and itchy chronic skin condition that produces red, inflamed patches on the skin. Between 5.8 to 7.5 million people in the U.S. live with psoriasis, yet almost half of those with moderate to severe cases are not getting treatment.
How Managing Stress May Help Your Psoriasis
Though there is no research definitively showing that lowering stress can improve your psoriasis, many patients swear by the strategy. Try these techniques to see if reducing stress will reduce your flare-ups.
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Get professional help
A 2007 study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health evaluated 265 people with psoriasis and found that 32% of them screened positive for depression. Many psoriasis patients benefit from psychotherapy to deal with the stress, anxiety, and depression associated with the disease, says Dr. Korman. Psychotherapy can help you develop coping skills to manage them. Your dermatologist may be able to refer you to a therapist who has experience with psoriasis patients.
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