| Succeeding Against Psoriasis |
Skin cells normally take three to four weeks to replace themselves.
Imagine what would happen if they shed as usual, but regenerated in two to six days.
Dead and live cells amass on your skin. Red, flaky, crusty patches covered with silvery scales show up on any part of your body. Sometimes they are painful. Even though this skin disorder isn't contagious, you may feel socially excluded or even embarrassed.
This is Psoriasis. 3% of the world's population lives with this skin disorder. It's hard to know what causes the rashes since they don't appear immediately after agitation. If you suspect you have Psoriasis, play it safe and follow these tips when heading outside.
1. Protect yourself from the sun. Liberally apply sun screen every two hours. Wear long-sleeve clothing. Actively seek shade. Minimize your time outdoors between 10am and 4pm when the sun is strongest.
2. Don't let your skin dry out after swimming, especially in chlorinated or salty water. Dry off as soon as possible, then reapply your sunscreen. Don't forget: you can get sunburn from reflected sunshine, so be cautious when sitting next to water!
3. Avoid bug bites. Use insect repellants with low quantities of DEET and other chemicals that may agitate your skin. Use citronella candles in the vicinity.
Many treatments for Psoriasis exist, but their effectiveness varies from patient to patient. To find the best treatment, talk to us about a trial-and-error approach to find the best option for you.
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| Anyone For Sushi?
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| You need Vitamin D to maintain optimal health.
Your skin creates Vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. The sun's ultraviolet light causes skin cancer.
A conundrum, but you have options.
Vitamin D is added to many common foods. It's also found naturally in fatty fish species like Herring, Catfish, Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Tuna, and Eel. Whole eggs are another good source.
If you're not a fan of seafood, many dietary supplement pills include Vitamin D.
If you're concerned about your body's Vitamin D levels, talk to us about your options.
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| Expand your Knowledge Spectrum |
| You know you need to use a 'broad-spectrum' sunscreen, but do you know what that means? Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect your skin from harmful Ultraviolet-A (UVA) and Ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays.
Both types of rays can lead to skin cancer, but affect your skin in different ways. UVA rays can penetrate glass and go deeper into the thickest layer of your skin, the dermis. UVA rays have been linked to signs of premature aging. UVB rays are blocked by glass, but are the primary cause of sunburn.
Just remember that UVA causes aging, while UVB causes burning.
Make sure to use a sunscreen that protects against the 'broad spectrum'.
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