Is it possible to exercise without making my psoriasis worse?

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Dermatologist

Hello Yang,

Thanks for the D2D.

Heat and sweat can make a person feel more itchy. With psoriasis, your skin may be more sensitive to extremes of temperature. However, this is not true of all people with psoriasis and many are able to continue to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle. In fact, psoriasis has been linked with an increase risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and hypertension. It is therefore important to exercise regular and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

It minimize the redness and itch, you can try exercising in a cooler environment and avoid exercising between 10 am to 4pm when the sun is at the hottest. Wearing loose fitting clothing and try to wipe dry frequently. You can have cool shower immediately after the exercise and remember to moisturizer immediately after showering to keep the skin well moisturized.

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