According to MSc. Dr. Pham Thi Uyen Nhi - Deputy Head of the General Planning Department of Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, every year, the hospital receives more than 52,000 cases of patients coming for examination and treatment for psoriasis.
There are many different types of psoriasis and each type has its own characteristic symptoms. The most common type is plaque psoriasis. A patient can have one or more types of the disease at the same time or at different times.
With the development of modern medicine, there are methods to control psoriasis such as oral medications, topical medications, light therapy, biological therapy...
However, many patients still experience very difficult psoriasis flare-ups.
Many patients also experience anxiety, stress or depression, which negatively affects their quality of life. At the same time, it can trigger or worsen the disease. Some methods to help psoriasis patients overcome negative emotions include breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and good sleep...
To control psoriasis well, patients and their relatives need to learn about and avoid factors that trigger or aggravate the condition. At the same time, follow a psoriasis skin care regimen: use moisturizers, limit scratching..., have a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Use medication as prescribed by your doctor. Regular check-ups help control and detect early co-morbidities such as psoriatic arthritis or diabetes.
