Psoriasis : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
There is no known prevention. Keeping skin clean and moist and avoiding your specific psoriasis triggers may help reduce the number of flare-ups. Doctors recommend daily baths or showers for persons with psoriasis. Avoid scrubbing too hard, becaus...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 14, 2008
Named for the Greek word psora meaning "itch," psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed hyperproliferative lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Named for the Greek word psora meaning itch, psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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