Managing Psoriasis Flare-Ups: Tips for Relief and Prevention

If you have psoriasis, you already know how embarrassing and uncomfortable the condition can be. It's important to know about psoriasis triggers, how to prevent an outbreak, and how to relieve psoriasis symptoms. Your dermatologist can tell you more.

Dr. Alpesh Desai and Dr. Tejas Desai at Heights Dermatology offer comprehensive dermatology services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of psoriasis. They have several locations in Houston, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Portland, Corpus Christi, Palacios, Columbus, Gonzales, Dallas, Mansfield, Beaumont, Bay City, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Spring, Wichita Falls, Tomball, Texas City, Reidsville, Refugio, and Victoria, TX.

What You Need to Know about Psoriasis

When you have psoriasis, it means your body is producing too many skin cells too quickly. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition which needs to be diagnosed, treated, and managed by a dermatologist. A psoriasis outbreak can be triggered by a few factors, such as:

• Stress
• Illness
• Skin injuries
• Excessive exposure to sun
• Excessive exposure to cold or dry weather
• Drinking alcohol or smoking
• Hormonal fluctuations

To limit psoriasis outbreaks, it's important to:

• Manage your stress by practicing stress reduction techniques like deep breathing, yoga and meditation
• Try to stay healthy by receiving annual immunizations, limiting exposure to the sick, and washing your hands frequently
• Protect your skin from injury by wearing appropriate clothing for the activity you are doing
• Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to 50 when you are outside
• Apply moisturizer to avoid dry, cracked skin
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption

Want to Know More about Psoriasis?

To find out more about how to manage psoriasis, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Desai and Dr. Desai at Heights Dermatology. You can reach them in:

Houston, TX, by calling (713) 864-2659, or (832) 604-7400

Rosenberg, TX, by calling (713) 730-2000

Lake Jackson, TX, by calling (979) 297-6458

Portland, TX, by calling (361) 229-7400

Corpus Christi, TX, by calling (361) 994-1001

Palacios, TX, by calling (979) 213-4943

Columbus, TX, by calling (979) 213-4944

Gonzales, TX, by calling (830) 386-3265

Dallas, TX, by calling (972) 386-7546

Mansfield, TX, by calling (682) 518-1515

Beaumont, TX, by calling (409) 835-4790

Bay City, TX, by calling (979) 213-4943

New Braunfels, TX, by calling (830) 626-7902

San Antonio, TX, by calling (210) 942-4217

Spring, TX, by calling (281) 367-9110

Wichita Falls, TX, by calling (940) 322-9606

Tomball, TX, by calling (281) 617-1660

Texas City, TX, by calling (832) 706-3326

Reidsville, TX, by calling (336) 398-3819

Refugio, TX, by calling (361) 288-1450

Victoria, TX by calling (361) 808-4496

We look forward to getting to know you and helping you feel your best. Reach out to Dr. Desai and Dr. Desai for psoriasis treatment at Heights Dermatology in Texas today.