Psoriasis is a build-up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, which results to dry, irritating, scaly patches or plaques in the areas such as the scalp, elbows, lower back, elbows, knees, and knuckles. Psoriasis is not contagious but its looks and appearance, the patches and scales, are enough to make a person socially isolated or even depressed.
Psoriasis remain a mystery to many; it could be an allergy or an infection. It could as well be traced from a family history linking it to genetics. There is yet more researches that need to relate psoriasis and food however specific lifestyle can trigger psoriasis worsening the symptoms. Drinking alcohol, being overweight, stress, a lingering case of strep throat, anxiety, some medicines, and sunburn all tend to make psoriasis even more unbearable. But there are natural remedies found even inside the kitchen to help a person suffering from this skin disorder.
