It’s uncomfortable, it’s unsightly and most likely it’s a really inconvenient time. Psoriasis isn’t exactly wanted at any time, but why does it have to rear its head now? You’ve got an important meeting with new clients, a much anticipated social engagement or vacation and now you’ve got a flare up of red and flaky patches of psoriasis. Why does it always seem to happen this way?
Blame your immune system in part. Something has triggered your psoriasis flare-up and it's reacting to a false message that there is damage to a portion of your skin causing it to go into overdrive to make the ‘necessary repairs’. In order to do so the skin cells accelerate their rate of reproduction to about four days when it should normally take about 28. This highly speeded up process results in skin rising to the surface, dying and building up instead of shedding off. This causes the skin’s surface to thicken, the blood vessels expand and more blood flows to the skin, causing it to become the familiar red, flaky patches of psoriasis that you dread to see.
Psoriasis affects approximately 100 million people worldwide and between 4.5 and 7 million people in the United States with about 150,000 new cases reported each year. Of those in the US about 1 in 5 report that it affects their daily life. You are not alone having psoriasis, even if it may feel that way sometimes. It can be frustrating to deal with, especially if you have been juggling treatments trying to find the right balance for your particular case. It is often not understood by the general population leading to feelings of self-consciousness and reduced self-esteem. Working to educate yourself and those around you about psoriasis will benefit everyone involved and make life more bearable when an outbreak occurs.
Dermarest® contains a unique combination of natural extracts and oils to help relieve the intense itch, redeness and irritation of psoriais. Learn more about how Dermarest® Psoriasis products can help loosen and remove the embarassing scales to allow healthy skin to grow.
