A dermatologist from Affiliated Dermatologists in Morristown, Mt. Arlington, and Bridgewater, NJ, can help you effectively reduce psoriasis flare-ups.

An autoimmune disorder, psoriasis causes dry, scaly, and inflamed patches of skin to develop on the body. Sometimes these patches may become so dry that they crack and bleed. If you’re dealing with psoriasis, here are some ways to reduce flare-ups,

• Manage stress
• Limit or avoid alcohol
• Quit smoking
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Avoid fragrances

Since psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder, it is imperative to treat the underlying cause itself; however, our dermatologists in Morristown, Mt. Arlington, and Bridgewater, NJ, can also provide you with advice, medication, and therapies that could ease your symptoms. For example, some patients find relief by taking certain supplements such as fish oil and aloe vera. Our skin specialists can go through your medical history and determine whether supplementation could help you.

Some patients also notice positive results from light therapy, in which the skin is exposed to UV light. It is important that this type of therapy is performed by a qualified dermatologist. Going to a tanning bed or lying out in the sun could actually make psoriasis worse and is not recommended. If you’re dealing with severe and persistent psoriasis, talk to your dermatologist about the benefits of regular light therapy.

Finding the Solution for You

There is no one single way to improve a person’s psoriasis symptoms, but we will work with you to create a treatment plan that reduces your symptoms. Most treatment plans involve a mix of home care, medication, and doctor-supervised therapy. Reduce your stress, eat a nutritious diet, and ditch those bad habits, and you may just find that your psoriasis improves significantly.

With offices in Morristown, Mt. Arlington and Bridgewater, NJ, Affiliated Dermatologists is your premiere clinic offering compassionate, knowledge dermatologists and comprehensive, state-of-the-art care. Call us at (973) 267-0300 to schedule a consultation.