Psoriasisis a very common ** disease, with a pronounced oneSeasonal variationsCharacteristic, long course of disease. Many patients may find that psoriasis can easily worsen during the cold winter months. Don't be afraid, today Dr. Luo Yan, a doctor from Shanghai Huashan Hospital, is here to share some winter care tips about psoriasis! In order to better control and manage the disease, we first need to understand the reasons for the worsening of the disease in winter. 
Dry and cold winters can easily evaporate water, resulting in dryness, erythema and itching, and aggravating the symptoms of skin lesions. Moreover, the low temperature in winter will promote vasoconstriction, affect the blood, and further aggravate the condition.
In winter, the sun is not sufficient, the sunshine hours are shorter, the sunlight radiation is weak, and the patient's exposure to ultraviolet rays will also be reduced. As a result, the cells will overgrow and aggravate the symptoms of psoriasis.
In winter, when the weather is cold, indoor activities will increase, and long-term indoor activities will expose people to dry indoor air, and moreover, indoor heating will increase the degree of air dryness, which will further aggravate the symptoms of itching and dryness.
For the problem of psoriasis that tends to worsen in winter, it is necessary to take necessary measures to control and manage the disease.
Keep warm and avoid catching a cold. In particular, avoid nasal congestion, throat discomfort, chills, etc., to avoid colds, infections, etc., which can lead to diseases**.
Maintain ** moist, choose a moisturizing lotion or moisturizer to moisturize**.
Place a humidifier indoorsIncrease the humidity in the air, especially after bathing or when dry.
YesIncrease the number of baths appropriatelyWhen taking a bath, try to choose mild bath products and avoid using harsh toiletries.
Regulate your diet, you can eat more foods rich in vitamins and proteins, timely replenish the nutrients needed by the body, and help enhance your own physique.
Winter tooAdjust your moodMaintain an optimistic attitude, because excessive mental tension and greater psychological pressure may lead to endocrine disorders, which can induce or aggravate diseases.
In addition, patients with psoriasis in winter should also have regular check-ups, mainly to understand the development of the disease, and if necessary, adjust the ** plan.