Beauty mogul Kim Kardashian West came under the scanner recently for having 'bad skin'. However, in response to the reports about her skin, the reality-TV star took to Instagram and shared pictures of her flared up skin, confirming that she suffers from psoriasis. Kim admitted to the skin disease gave rise to the search for psoriasis. Many are aware of how skin diseases are very dicey in nature as they could be connected to various things in an individual's lifestyle.

With that, we present to you the ways in which the effect of psoriasis can be reduced. However, before that, understand what is psoriasis. Kim Kardashian West Reveals That She has Psoriasis After Tabloid Claimed She has ‘Bad Skin Day’

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a recurring autoimmune disorder that leads to red, flaky patches on the skin. While psoriasis is an illness caused to the skin, the actual problem has to do with the immune system. The problem occurs when the T cells, a type of white blood cell, that is designed to protect the body from infections, activates and sets off other immune responses. There is no cure found to evade psoriasis, however, there are ways which can reduce the impact of the skin inflammation.

How can it be treated?

It is beneficial to undertake a few practises that would reduce consumption of allopathic drugs. Natural remedies are the best way to deal with psoriasis and most of them include changing one's lifestyle.

Find below 10 natural remedies to treat psoriasis.

Eat Healthily

Diet plays a significant role in dealing with psoriasis as skin inflammation is usually caused due to a bad immune system. Eliminating red meat, refined sugars, carbohydrates, etc help in reducing psoriasis. Food such as cold water fish, seeds, omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, etc helps combat and reduce inflammation.

Have Dietary Supplements

Supplements such as fish oil, milk thistle, aloe vera, Oregon grape, vitamin D, primrose oil, etc help ease the symptoms of psoriasis. However, it is always recommended that individuals first check with their doctors.

Prevent Dry Skin

Dry skin leads to skin inflammation. Hence, it is advised that individuals keep their skin supple by using moisturisers for sensitive skins.

Use Light Therapy

Light therapy is a type of treatment where the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light. The light helps hinder the growth of skin cells that trigger psoriasis. The treatment requires consistent sessions and should be done under the supervision of a doctor.

Reduce Stress

Stress plays a role in skin inflammation, believe it or not! Chronic conditions like psoriasis can occur due to stress which worsens the psoriasis symptoms. Therefore, practices such as yoga, meditation that reduce stress are recommended.

Take Warm Baths

Warm water bath or lukewarm bath with Epsom salt, mineral oil, olive oil or milk replenishes the skin by soothing the itch. Moisturisers after bath further prevent skin itching and inflammation.

Use Turmeric

Turmeric is highly recommended by skin specialists for individuals undergoing psoriasis treatment. It minimises the skin flare-ups caused by psoriasis. Of course, patients need to take advice from their doctors with respect to the dosage.

Avoid Fragrances

Perfumes and soaps have dyes and chemicals that often irritate the skin of people suffering from psoriasis. Hence, avoid using these products and only go for the ones labelled "sensitive skin".

Avoid Alcohol

Here's a fact many don't know about skin inflammation and the connection with alcohol. skin inflammation and psoriasis are triggered by alcohol consumption. A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School states that the risks of psoriasis increase with alcohol consumption.

Quit Smoking

Tobacco is another ingredient that increases the risks of psoriasis. Hence, it is best to avoid smoking.

Eliminating psoriasis from an individual's body is next to impossible at the current phase in the medical industry. However, curbing the effects of skin inflammation is possible.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 14, 2019 04:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).