Psoriasis in the Face


More than 7 million American have psoriasis or autoimmune disease (a disease that arises as a result of immune system reactions or the body's immune system). This disease generally has symptoms of red rash, skin peeling, thickening, dry, and scaly. The sign is also sometimes accompanied by itching or sore.

Psoriasis is common in various parts of the body especially in the legs, lower back, knees, and elbows. But in rarer cases, psoriasis can appear on the face. People with severe psoriasis will have skin peeling or scaly around their eyes, ears, nose, or hairline.


In general psoriasis is not contagious, but has a genetic relationship.

In general psoriasis is not contagious, but has a genetic relationship. So, if someone in your family has it, chances are you also have this disease.

Fortunately, the plaque of psoriasis on the face is usually not as thick as other body parts, so a softer form of generalized psoriasis treatment can work effectively. However, because the skin in this area is much more sensitive than the skin is firmer or thicker on the elbows and knees, experts also recommend treating facial psoriasis differently.

Consult your doctor if no improvement in symptoms or psoriasis worsens. The doctor will perform a physical exam and determine which treatment suits you according to the severity of your psoriasis.

It can generally improve within three months of treatment. Moreover, undergoing lifestyle changes and diet is also one way to recover from psoriasis. Because moisturizer or sunscreen will not cure psoriasis.

In addition, quoted from Health.com, psoriasis can also be triggered by several factors such as:

· Infection
· Unhealthy diet patterns
· Smoking
· Alcohol
· Certain medications
· Stress
· Skin wounds
· Cold weather

So it would be better if you who have psoriasis disease genetically avoid the things that can trigger and aggravate the psoriasis.

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