Don't go holidaying to a beach if you have psoriasis. There's a trick to getting enough sun

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Reema Singh*,a resident of Delhi,used to wait forwinter every year.Until two years ago,when she got diagnosed withpsoriasis...

Reema isnt alone in dreadingpsoriasis, the chronic skin disease that gives you dry, itchy rashes on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp..

While psoriasis flare-ups are related to an overactive immune system, environment also plays a role in the intensity and frequency of the condition..

Hydrate: Make sure youdrinkat least 2 litres of water every day.Adequate hydrationnot only preventstheskinfrom drying outbutalsoreduces inflammation in the body...

Your regularwinterroutine may need a bit of an adjustment to keep the flare-ups at bay.And heres one that mightsurpriseyou:avoidusing too much hot water.Long hotshowers dry out the skinand can makepsoriasisworse.According.

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