Stress is a known trigger for psoriasis, and the colder months ahead mean you’re doubly likely to get it, explains a GP – but there are many things you can do to prevent and combat the complaint
The cost of living crisis has been hard on our pockets, but did you know how hard it can be on our skin, too?
A leading doctor is warning us all to be on our guard against the common skin disorder, with the colder months ahead combined with a stressful economic situation creating the perfect storm for sufferers. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells, resulting in the formation of thick, red, and scaly patches on the skin’s surface.
While psoriasis can appear at any time of the year, some people will experience more frequent and severe flare-ups during autumn and winter, aggravated under mounting financial pressures.
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