What is the point of bathing in winter for psoriasis?Need to take a shower every day?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-01

Psoriasis has the characteristics of heavy in winter and light in summer, and many people think that it is just due to excessive sweating and frequent bathing in summer, so many patients think that they should also bathe every day in winter.

For psoriasis patients, bathing can indeed cleanse**, promote blood circulation, and improve sleep quality. At the same time, it can also help patients eliminate fatigue and improve metabolism and disease resistance. However, whether or not people with psoriasis in winter need to bathe every day depends on the individual's condition and habits.

For most patients, the winter climate is cold and dry, and the secretion of oil decreases, and if you take a bath frequently, you will remove too much oil on the surface, resulting in dryness, itching, allergies and other problems. Therefore, it is recommended that psoriasis patients should bathe 2-3 times a week in the winter and do not have to bathe every day.

In addition, psoriasis patients need to pay attention to the following points when bathing in winter:

Control the water temperature: the water temperature should not be too high, about 40 °C is appropriate, the overheated water will irritate ** and aggravate the skin lesions.

Choose mild toiletries: Avoid harsh soaps, shower gels, etc., and try to choose gentle, non-irritating products.

Avoid rubbing too hard: Psoriasis patients are more fragile, so it is not advisable to rub hard, just wipe gently.

Moisturize in time: Immediately after bathing, gently absorb the water with a soft towel and apply moisturizer or moisturizer in time to keep it moist.

In short, psoriasis patients should pay attention to moderation, gentleness, and moisturizing when bathing in winter to maintain their health. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and mentality will help to control the disease. Psoriasis

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