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I have psoriasis on my skin. It happens mostly on my scalp, ears,face and around neck. Sometimes skin patches develop at other regions of the body. I have minimized eating too much sweet or sour or spicy foods and dairy products. I avoid too much sunlight. I had pitted nails since childhood. I take vitamin supplements. I eat fruits and vegetables regularly. I do yoga almost daily. I avoid chemicals, perfumes. I keep my skin moisturized. I want to know how I can prevent the psoriasis to spread any further and how to control it during flare-ups. During any infections, the skin itches the most, how can I get a little relief? And what are my chances of developing psoriatic arthritis? And is there any preventive measures I can take than will delay the progress of this disease? I keep myself stress free as much as possible. But I need to take medicines because I have dystonia, a neurological movement disorder. I have to use topical calcipotriol ointment and coal tar shampoo on my scalp during psoriasis flare-up.
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Hi Lybrate user, If Psoriasis remains untreated there are many chances of getting psoriatic arthropathy. In Psoriasis new layer formation rate of skin increase 20 to 30 times faster. So upper layer gets off in flakes which causes burning, itching & discomfort. You need to take medicines & follow some dietary advice.
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