Ramp up your skin care regimen.
Stick to a fragrance-free formula, since the ingredients used to add scent are common triggers for psoriasis symptoms.
Moisturizing before bed is a highly effective daily skin care habit to adopt, especially during the winter months.
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Set up a humidifier (or two).
Put one in your bedroom and one near where you work during the day.
Resist the temptation to take long, hot showers.
This will seal in moisture from the shower to help keep your skin barrier healthy.
Think less in-shower time, more post-shower skin pampering.
Book some phototherapy sessions.
Yet we all tend to get significantly less sunlight in the winter.
The sessions can be a relaxing source of warmth during cold weather, too.
Protect your skin from the elements.
When you come inside, remove damp clothes and shoes right away.
Keep stress in check.
Take winter bugs seriously.
During cold and flu season, were accustomed to hearing sniffles everywhere.
Seasonal infections can seem like no big deal.
Make a dermatologist appointment.
Everyone with psoriasis should see a dermatologist.
