Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis, is likened to "stubborn stickers" because of its anti-action and difficult-to-act characteristics. How is this disease? Why does the condition worsen again once I stop using the drug?
*Injury-induced psoriasis: *Any injury, such as a cut or scratch, can trigger psoriasis to occur, a phenomenon medically known as "homomorphic reaction." This explains why doctors emphasize avoiding excessive scratching or scrubbing of damaged areas.
Disadvantages of excessive**: Some patients have high expectations for **results, and frequently change** programs and doctors, but this pursuit of quick results is often counterproductive, leading to worsening of the disease.
Non-standard use of hormonal drugs: Long-term or extensive use of strong hormonal drugs** psoriasis may bring*** including triggering more severe types of psoriasis. This underscores the importance of standardizing the use of hormonal drugs.
Timing of medication use and discontinuation issues: Choosing the right medication at different stages of psoriasis is crucial, and the wrong choice or inappropriate way to stop the medication can lead to exacerbation of the condition.
Infection and psoriasis: Infection is a common factor in the development of psoriasis, especially in children and adolescents. Therefore, infection control is essential for the management of psoriasis.
Life stress and psoriasis: Psoriasis can be exacerbated by long-term mental stress, stress over life events, overwork, etc. This highlights the importance of psychological and lifestyle modifications for people with psoriasis, in addition to medications**.
After topical medications help to regress** the lesions, we enter what is known as the "initial phase of recovery". At this stage, although the lesions on the surface seem to disappear, the microcirculation and metabolism functions of ** have not been completely normalized. To ensure that the condition is not a**, this period should continue and intensify, usually for an additional two months. Doing so can be effective in delaying recurrence.
Similarly, for oral medications, it is not advisable to stop the medication immediately as soon as the lesions of psoriasis have disappeared, as this greatly increases the likelihood of **. Therefore, after the clinical symptoms have disappeared, the patient should continue to take two to three courses of the drug to consolidate the effect.
As for the use of biologics, after reaching the ** target and maintaining it for more than six months, according to the guidance of the "Chinese Psoriasis Bio** Expert Consensus (2019)", it can be considered to discontinue the drug or start to reduce the dose to maintain**. Long-term maintenance** is recommended for patients with severe, difficult-to-control, and frequent** disease, particularly those with joint injuries and severe quality of life. Such a strategy aims to reduce** and safeguard the patient's quality of life.