Anyone suffering from psoriasis generally does not have it easy. Winter, however, is a particularly tough time. Temperature fluctuations and lack of sunlight worsen the symptoms of their disease in many sufferers. How psoriasis patients get through the winter well – here are the most important tips.
The disease psoriasis
Psoriasis is not curable, but is now very treatable. The severity of psoriasis determines the form of therapy chosen by the dermatologist. With the right choice, symptoms can usually be effectively alleviated and often even completely suppressed.
For mild symptoms, dermatologists initially prescribe topical ointments and creams containing dithranol, vitamin D3 or cortisone. In moderate to severe cases, drugs such as methotrexate, fumaric acid esters and ciclosporin are used – or modern biologics such as secukinumab are prescribed. In addition, the affected skin areas can be treated with UV light, which can noticeably alleviate the symptoms, especially in winter.
