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Winter Psoriasis Tips
Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on November 22, 2022
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
Seal in Moisture
1/11
Drink More Water
2/11
Use a Humidifier
3/11
Dress in Layers
4/11
Get a Flu Shot
5/11
Scale Back Your Stress
6/11
Avoid Harsh Soaps
7/11
Stay Active
8/11
Monitor Mental Health
9/11
Skip the Shower
10/11
Keep Out the Cold
11/11
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SOURCES:
American Academy of Dermatology: “Are triggers causing your psoriasis flare-ups?”
Psoriasis Connect: “Weather and psoriasis.”
Mayo Clinic: “Depression (major depressive disorder),” “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” “Water: How much should you drink every day?”
Psoriasis Association: “Managing Psoriasis in the Winter.”
National Psoriasis Foundation: “Frequently Asked Questions: Psoriasis in spring, summer, fall and winter,” “How psoriasis triggers depression – and how to stop it,” “Managing Itch,” “’Tis the season to be stress-free.”
November 22, 2022
Medically Reviewed by: Stephanie S. Gardner, MD
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