8 Tips for Managing Your Psoriasis In Winter
glamour.com. While not everyone finds the cold months more challenging when it comes to managing psoriasis, anecdotally, dermatologists report that many of their patients do see a worsening of s in winter.
Research on the topic is still limited, but in one survey conducted by the , nearly half said winter is the season when their psoriasis flares up the most.Dermatologists haven’t pinpointed precisely why the winter months can lead to an increase in psoriasis symptoms, but there are plenty of potential contributing factors to consider.
The most obvious: Cold weather and dry air—including indoor heat—deplete moisture in the skin, leading to dryness and irritation and, in turn, the inflammation that triggers psoriasis symptoms.
Another likely reason for psoriasis symptoms worsening in winter is that during the months when daylight hours are abbreviated, our skin gets significantly less sun exposure, and UV light is known to help calm and prevent psoriasis flare-ups.
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