What foods trigger psoriasis flare-ups?

Did you know that what you eat can affect how your skin looks and feels? Well, you should know that your food habits can be one of the psoriasis causes. Read on to know what foods can trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Foods triggering psoriasis flare-ups

With psoriasis, it’s very important to avoid foods that can trigger inflammation. Inflammation and the immune system response can lead to an outbreak. Listed below are the most common foods that can trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

• Junk food

Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition. And junk foods tend to be high in saturated fats which can promote inflammation. Another reason to avoid junk foods is that they are high in calories with little nutritional value and people with psoriasis often have weight problems.

• Red meat

Red meat contains the type of fat which can worsen psoriasis symptoms because it can easily be converted into inflammatory compounds.

• Dairy products

Like red meat, dairy products also contain inflammatory compounds. Cow’s milk is one of the biggest culprits. Egg yolks are also high in these inflammatory compounds. So it is strongly suggested to nix dairy products from your diet.

• Tomatoes

Some people with psoriasis find tomatoes aggravate their skin condition. It is recommended to cut them out of your diet in order to see if your skin improves.

• Refined sugar

Refined sugar is an antihero for health in general and possibly for psoriasis as well. Excess sugar intake might not only promote inflammation, but it's also a major contributor to weight gain. And being overweight can aggravate your psoriasis. It is strongly suggested to stay away from refined sugar. This might require careful reading of food labels as sugar is added to a wide variety of packaged foods.

• Citrus fruits

Sometimes an allergic reaction can cause psoriasis to flare. Citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons, and limes, are a common allergen. Comprehend if eliminating them from your diet improves your skin. This goes for their derivatives as well, such as lemonade and grapefruit juice.

Psoriasis diagnosis

The homeopathic doctors at Dr Batra’s™ can mostly identify psoriasis based on the visible signs and symptoms, your medical history and examination of the lesions. Moreover, Dr Batra’s™ has introduced India’s first 3D imaging device for the analysis and evaluation of skin health. The powerful diagnostic machine, based on advanced optical technology and developed by scientists at Dublin, allows the skin to be viewed in two and three dimensions and enables the multi-spectral analysis of the epidermis and dermis. A quick scan by the 3D imaging device reveals how rough the skin is, how deep the wrinkles are and the degree of redness. It can also determine the reaction to a specific medicine. The device completely eliminates subjective analysis and allows their homeopathic doctors to communicate the patient’s level of progress in definite terms.

Psoriasis treatment

At Dr Batra’s™, they have successfully treated more than 25,000 cases of psoriasis with homeopathy over the past 35 years. Their safe and scientific psoriasis treatment brought smiles to many suffering patients of psoriasis. In fact, a study conducted by AC Nielson showed that as compared to general practitioners, specialists and local homeopaths, a higher than average rate of improvement is seen at Dr Batra’s™ skin treatments. Furthermore, they provide personalized treatment to all their patients, where their homeopathic doctors, depending on the diagnosis results, provide customized treatment plans that include homeopathic medicines, counseling, individualized diet plans prepared by their nutritionists, etc. The homeopathic remedies prescribed for psoriasis address the body’s immunity level and gradually reinstate the deviance back to normality. They help to control the further development of psoriasis.

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Conclusion

It is highly recommended to book an appointment with your homeopath and seek homeopathic psoriasis treatment.

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