{"id":5915,"date":"2024-12-04T17:08:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T09:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/?page_id=5915"},"modified":"2025-11-13T14:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T06:49:48","slug":"psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/conditions-we-treat\/psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5915\" class=\"elementor elementor-5915\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bcaa9c7 elementor-section-height-min-height hero-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"bcaa9c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26aef33\" data-id=\"26aef33\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daf8d88 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"daf8d88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:5}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conditions We Treat<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6807f52 elementor-widget__width-inherit animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6807f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:5}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Psoriasis<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394aa31 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"394aa31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:8}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Livingstone Dermatology, we understand that your skin is a reflection of your health and well-being. We are committed to the latest advancements in dermatological science, and dedicated to providing you with quality care.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6366f86 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"6366f86\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd3e272 header-img-service elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd3e272\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"757\" 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100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-695d1821\" data-id=\"695d1821\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0bdbee elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"c0bdbee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"1822\" class=\"elementor elementor-1822\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff744d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ff744d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f1a784 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f1a784\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075f14a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"075f14a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-2-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6559\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-2.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects roughly 1% of the Singaporean population.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb7a63d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb7a63d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7c670a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7c670a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including many in Singapore. While not as widely discussed as eczema, psoriasis is a common dermatological concern, with estimates suggesting that it affects around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psoriasis.org.sg\/about-psoriasis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% of the population<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis can develop at any age, but it typically first appears between the ages of 15 and 35. Though psoriasis is not contagious, it can significantly impact one\u2019s quality of life, both physically, and emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed231fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed231fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858ad8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"858ad8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Psoriasis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33dfc15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33dfc15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, triggering rapid cell turnover. This results in the buildup of dry, scaly plaques that cause redness, itching, and discomfort. The severity of psoriasis varies, with some individuals experiencing only minor irritation, while others face widespread flare-ups that affect their quality of life. In fact, the condition tends to follow a cycle, with periods of flare-ups followed by remissions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-220a93f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"220a93f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fcd95a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fcd95a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the types of Psoriasis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61beda8 textservices elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61beda8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of psoriasis, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plaque Psoriasis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plaque psoriasis is the most common type, affecting around 80 \u2013 90% of those with psoriasis. It causes raised, inflamed, and scaly patches of skin, often appearing on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Erythrodermic Psoriasis \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erythrodermic psoriasis is a severe, and rare form of psoriasis that leads to widespread skin inflammation, shedding, and pain. It often requires immediate medical attention.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inverse Psoriasis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inverse psoriasis appears in skin folds such as under the breasts, in the armpits, and around the groin. It often appears as smooth, shiny, red patches without the typical scaling seen in other forms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guttate Psoriasis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guttate psoriasis is often triggered by a streptococcal infection, and appears as small, red, drop-shaped spots. However, it is more common in children, and young adults.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nail Psoriasis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nail psoriasis affects the fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, discolouration, and changes in nail texture.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pustular Psoriasis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pustular psoriasis is characterised by pus-filled blisters surrounded by red skin, this type can be localised to certain areas or widespread across the body.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sebopsoriasis \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0sebopsoriasis is a cross between psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis, it appears on the scalp and face as greasy,\u00a0 and yellowish plaques.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psoriatic Arthritis \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> psoriatic arthritis affects approximately 30% of people with psorias, which causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. However, early treatment can help prevent joint damage.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1cee1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e1cee1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a92e39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a92e39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What parts of the body are more prone to Psoriasis?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee09362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee09362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common areas, where psoriasis often develop, include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elbows, and knees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face, including around the eyes, and ears<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fingernails, and toenails<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower back<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palms and soles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin folds, such as under the breasts, armpits, and groin<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-836d0b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"836d0b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What causes Psoriasis?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-865d133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"865d133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-2-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6557\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-2.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body, but it is more in common in the back, arms, legs, scalp, and face.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f8f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16f8f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is usually a combination of genetics and triggers. It is caused by an overactive immune system that mistakenly accelerates skin cell production. Normally, skin cells take about a month to renew, but in psoriasis, this process happens within days. The excess cells pile up, forming the characteristic plaques and scales.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact triggers vary from person to person but can include:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alcohol Consumption<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666328724000403\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high alcohol intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been associated with psoriasis flare-ups, and may reduce the effectiveness of certain treatments.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers suspect that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319696\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetics play a significant role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in psoriasis. Certain genes are commonly associated with the condition, and an autoimmune response also contributes to its development. If a close relative, such as a parent, has psoriasis, you may have a higher likelihood of developing the condition.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infections \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8027725\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viral, and bacterial infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can increase the risk of psoriasis or exacerbate existing symptoms. Infections such as strep throat, and HIV may contribute to psoriasis onset, particularly in those with weakened immune systems. Children, and young adults who experience recurrent infections, such as upper respiratory infections, may have an elevated risk of developing severe psoriasis. Other infections that can trigger psoriasis include bronchitis, influenza, sinus infections, and thrushes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obesity \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies indicate that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/769848\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a significant risk factor for psoriasis onset, and progression. Managing body weight may help alleviate symptoms, as weight loss has been linked to improvements in psoriasis severity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin Trauma \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> new psoriasis lesions can develop in both expected, and unexpected areas due to skin injuries such as vaccinations, sunburns, or scratches. This phenomenon, known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/koebner-phenomenon-and-psoriasis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Koebner response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can also be triggered by persistent irritation, such as wearing tight clothing or accessories that rub against the skin.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smoking \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5683129\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tobacco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use has been linked to an increased risk of psoriasis, and may reduce the effectiveness of some psoriasis treatments, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5806777\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biologics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29729012\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional or physical stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can contribute to the development or worsening of psoriasis, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temperature, and Climate \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extreme heat, cold, dryness or humidity may trigger psoriasis symptoms. While moderate sun exposure is often beneficial, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10623220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive exposure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to high temperatures or direct sunlight can worsen symptoms.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medications<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2921739\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can either trigger psoriasis or worsen existing symptoms. These include:<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antimalarial drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 can trigger flare-ups within 2 to 3 weeks of starting the medication.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beta-blockers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 may exacerbate psoriasis in some individuals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lithium \u2013 may aggravate psoriasis and worsen existing lesions.<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quinidine and indomethacin (Tivorbex)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 these medications can worsen psoriasis symptoms.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008b41d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"008b41d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the symptoms of Psoriasis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89861f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89861f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most recognisable signs is the formation of plaques, which appear raised, thickened patches of skin covered with silvery-white scales. Additionally, some of the common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dry, cracked skin<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the affected areas may become extremely dry, leading to painful cracks or fissures.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Itching and discomfort \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many people with psoriasis experience persistent itchiness, which can range from mild irritation to severe discomfort.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nail changes \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psoriasis can affect the fingernails and toenails, causing pitting (small dents), thickening, discolouration, or crumbling.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plaques or rashes<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> raised, inflamed, and discoloured patches of skin with a scaly or flaky surface.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scaling and shedding<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the outer layer of plaques sheds easily, but deeper layers may remain stubbornly attached. Scratching can cause scales to tear away, leading to pinpoint bleeding (known as the Auspitz sign).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin pain or tenderness<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some plaques may feel sore or tender, especially if they crack or become inflamed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Joint pain<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in some cases, psoriasis leads to joint inflammation, known as psoriatic arthritis, which causes swelling, stiffness, and pain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dfb014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dfb014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the difference between Psoriasis and Eczema?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e849409 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e849409\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/conditions-we-treat\/eczeme-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eczema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both chronic skin conditions that cause redness, inflammation, and itching. But they have distinct differences in their appearance, causes, and triggers. Understanding these differences can help in identifying the condition and seeking appropriate treatment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Characteristics<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Psoriasis<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Eczema<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Appearance<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characterised by thick, raised plaques with well-defined borders. The affected skin often has silvery-white scales that flake off. The plaques are usually inflamed, and the skin beneath may appear shiny, and red.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><br \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically appears as red, inflamed or weepy patches of skin with less distinct borders. The skin may look dry, cracked, or crusted, and in some cases, it oozes clear fluid, especially during flare-ups.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Itchiness, and Sensation<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching can vary but is generally milder compared to eczema. Some people report a burning or stinging sensation instead.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><br \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hallmark of eczema is intense itching, which can become unbearable, especially at night. Persistent scratching can worsen inflammation and cause the skin to thicken \u2013 a process called lichenification.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Triggers<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triggered by an overactive immune response, leading to rapid skin cell turnover. Common triggers include infections, stress, skin injuries, and certain medications.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><br \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often triggered by external irritants and allergens, such as soaps, detergents, pollen, dust mites or pet dander. Weather changes and emotional stress can also worsen symptoms.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Affected Areas<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly appears on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. It can also affect nails, causing pitting, thickening, or crumbling.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><br \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently found in the creases of the elbows, and knees, as well as on the hands, neck, and face. In infants, eczema often appears on the cheeks, and scalp.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Underlying Cause<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly speeds up skin cell production, leading to plaque buildup.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><br \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily linked to a weakened skin barrier, making the skin more sensitive to allergens, and irritants. It is often associated with other allergic conditions like asthma, and hay fever.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea0a905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea0a905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is Psoriasis diagnosed?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccb4b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccb4b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other skin condition, psoriasis is diagnosed through a combination of several diagnostic methods, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical History Evaluation<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/our-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our dermatologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will ask about your symptoms, family history of psoriasis, potential triggers, and any underlying health conditions that may contribute to skin changes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visual Examination<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> afterwards, our dermatologist will assess your skin, scalp, and nails for characteristic signs of psoriasis, such as well-defined plaques, silvery scales, and nail abnormalities. The location, and pattern of the lesions can also help distinguish psoriasis from other conditions like eczema or fungal infections.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin Biopsy<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span> if needed, a small sample of skin may be taken, and examined under a microscope to confirm psoriasis, and rule out similar conditions, such as eczema or lichen planus. This procedure involves removing a small piece of skin under local anaesthesia.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84d92ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84d92ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is Psoriasis treated and managed?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603c671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"603c671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-2-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6556\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-2.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Dermatologists often perform physical, and visual examinations to identify symptoms of psoriasis.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bafa4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bafa4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no permanent cure for psoriasis. However, there are a variety of treatments available to effectively manage symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and improve quality of life. The best treatment plan depends on the severity of the condition, the type of psoriasis, and individual response to therapies. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livingstone Dermatology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, treatments can include:<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topical Treatments<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corticosteroids<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 corticosteroirds help reduce inflammation, redness, and itching. These are commonly prescribed for flare-ups but should not be used long-term due to potential side effects such as skin thinning.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coal Tar \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coal tar is a natural treatment that reduces scaling, itching, and inflammation, suitable for mild psoriasis symptoms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salicylic Acid \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salicylic acts as a keratolytic agent, helping to remove scales, and soften plaques, often used in combination with other treatments.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D Analogues<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vitamin D analogues help slow the excessive skin cell growth that causes scaling, and thickened plaques. Some of the examples include calcipotriol, and calcitriol.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phototherapy (Light Therapy)<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excimer Laser Therapy<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> excimer laser therapy is a targeted UVB treatment that focuses only on affected areas, avoiding unnecessary exposure to healthy skin.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PUVA Therapy<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PUVA therapy is combination of UVA light, and a light-sensitising medication (psoralen) to improve psoriasis symptoms.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ultraviolet (UV) Light Therapy \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UV light therapy is controlled exposure to UVB light can slow excessive skin cell turnover, and reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systemic Medications<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biologic Therapies<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 biologic therapies are modern treatments that target specific parts of the immune system, such as tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, interleukin (IL)-17 inhibitors, and IL-23 inhibitors. Although they are highly effective, it may increase infection risk.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immunosuppressants<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immunosuppressant drugs like methotrexate, and cyclosporine help control the overactive immune response but require close monitoring due to potential side effects.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oral Retinoids<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oral retinoids derived from vitamin A, these medications help slow skin cell growth and reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle and Home Care<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoiding Long, Hot Showers<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lukewarm water and gentle, hydrating cleansers can prevent irritation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identifying and Avoiding Triggers \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common triggers include cold weather, smoking, alcohol, and certain medications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keeping Skin Moisturised \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applying fragrance-free moisturisers or emollients helps prevent dryness, and scaling.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Managing Stress<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stress can trigger flare-ups, so mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques may help.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Balanced Diet<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span> some studies suggest that anti-inflammatory diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids may support symptom management.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5b3b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f5b3b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c042e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c042e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image3-2-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6558\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image3-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image3-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image3-2.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Seeking treatment is essential to receiving accurate treatment, and improving the outcomes of treatment.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a9bdd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a9bdd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that stems from an overactive immune system, leading to inflammation, scaling, and discomfort. While it is not contagious, it can significantly impact one\u2019s quality of life if left unmanaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying that seeking medical advice early is key to managing psoriasis effectively. A dermatologist can provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your condition, helping to control flare-ups, and improving skin health. <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with us today to take the first step towards healthier, and more comfortable skin.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a0ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1a0ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b81892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6b81892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1120\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1120\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is there a cure for psoriasis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1120\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf74fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bf74fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db318c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6db318c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there is no permanent cure for psoriasis. However, various treatments can effectively manage symptoms, and reduce flare-ups. With the right approach, including medications, lifestyle adjustments, and medical therapies, many people with psoriasis can achieve long-term remission, and maintain healthy skin.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1121\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1121\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is psoriasis contagious? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1121\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc154a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc154a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d64f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22d64f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, psoriasis is not contagious. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning it results from an overactive immune system rather than an infection. You cannot catch psoriasis from another person through physical contact, sharing personal items or exposure to skin flakes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1122\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1122\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it possible for a psoriasis outbreak to become infected? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1122\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37b3de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c37b3de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8f632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a8f632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, scratching or injuring psoriasis plaques can break the skin barrier, making it vulnerable to bacterial infections. Signs of an infection include increased redness, warmth, swelling, pus, and pain in the affected area. If you develop a fever or notice worsening symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1123\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1123\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are some common complications associated with psoriasis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1123\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-574476d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"574476d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b963783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b963783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition as it can be linked to other health concerns. Some common complications include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cardiovascular disease \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people with psoriasis have a higher risk of heart disease, and stroke.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental health challenges \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living with a visible skin condition can contribute to anxiety, depression or low self-esteem.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Metabolic conditions \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> psoriasis has been associated with obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1124\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1124\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can psoriasis be prevented? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1124\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302fdc5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"302fdc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3f004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f3f004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While psoriasis cannot be entirely prevented, certain lifestyle habits can help reduce flare-ups, and minimise symptoms. These include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding known triggers such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption or harsh skincare products.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your skin well-moisturised to prevent dryness and irritation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing stress through mindfulness, relaxation techniques, or therapy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a balanced diet, and a healthy weight to reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting your skin from injuries, and infections that could trigger new lesions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1125\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1125\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Will having psoriasis lower my quality of life? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1125\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4068d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4068d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba3bae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba3bae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis can impact daily life, but with proper management, many individuals continue to live full, active, and fulfilling lives. Seeking treatment, finding emotional support, and making lifestyle adjustments can significantly improve comfort, and confidence. If psoriasis is affecting your well-being, our dermatologist can help tailor a treatment plan to suit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1126\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1126\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can psoriasis go into remission? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1126\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5479281 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5479281\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8f4b0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8f4b0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, some people experience periods where their psoriasis symptoms disappear completely \u2014 this is known as remission. Remission can last for weeks, months or even years, depending on individual triggers, and treatment effectiveness. However, psoriasis is a chronic condition, and flare-ups may return at any time. As such, consistent management, and professional guidance are key to keeping symptoms under control.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1127\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1127\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can diet affect psoriasis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1127\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad21efc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad21efc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e324d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e324d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet alone does not cause or cure psoriasis, but certain foods may influence inflammation levels in the body. Some individuals find that reducing processed foods, excessive sugar, and alcohol while incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids can help manage symptoms. However, dietary triggers vary from person to person, so it is best to observe how your body responds.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c44c02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c44c02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7daff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7daff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Partner in Psoriasis Care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4cd6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d4cd6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Livingstone Dermatology, we understand the impact psoriasis can have on your daily life. Our experienced dermatologist is dedicated to providing expert care and support, helping you find relief and regain control over your skin health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d24147 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d24147\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3c6c1 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--valign-middle elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"8b3c6c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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