Beware, Stress Can Trigger Psoriasis

ON an episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashian" Kim Kardashian was diagnosed psoriasis is inherited by the mother, Kris Jenner.Although the sound was a stranger, it is estimated approximately 2-3 percent of the Indonesian people suffering from psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease due to immune disorders (autoimmune), in which there is thickening of the skin in several places on the body and dead skin cells are produced in excess. Although the exact cause is unknown, psoriasis is known easily relapse and difficult to cure.

"The appearance of psoriasis begins with a rash of itchy red skin looks scaly and thick. Triggers of psoriasis can vary from stress, skin infections, hormonal, and drug allergies. Although not contagious, psoriasis can reduce quality of life," said Dr. Danang T Soebaryo SpKK as Chairman of Indonesian Psoriasis Care Foundation (YPPI) at the Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Thursday (08/11/2011).

Added Dr. Danang, some cases of psoriasis started itching on the scalp and then gradually spread throughout the body.

"At the beginning feels like itching due to dandruff. Dandruff we know its form like tiny scales, which is nice when scratched. But be wary if dandruff was big and wide when taken from the scalp, the possibility that characterize psoriasis. Consult your doctor immediately if you find such symptoms, "he added.

In addition, he said, dietary factors also influence the onset of psoriasis. Patients are advised to consume more fish. "Anyone can be risky, because the cause is unknown. Food take effect, which is why I advised to avoid organ meats, fried foods, durian, instant foods, and fruit acids. But are advised to consume more omega-3 good for reducing the scales on the skin , "said Helen Bernadetha Diamond, Founder YPPI who has suffered from psoriasis since 10 then.