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Reducing Stress With Psoriasis (Infographic)

Posted on July 01, 2021
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Torrey Kim

Psoriasis and stress tend to have a cyclical relationship. While the symptoms of psoriasis can cause stress in people who have the condition, stress can also be a trigger for flare-ups.

Members of MyPsoriasisTeam often talk about how stress affects their psoriasis symptoms. “I'm having a lot of stress right now and am having a bad flare-up of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,” one member wrote. Another said, “I am having a bad flare — I've had a lot of anxiety and stress lately.”

Add a comment below: How does stress affect your psoriasis?

You can keep a journal to track what causes your stress, and then you can work on ways to help reduce stress-related flare-ups. The following techniques may help you cut some stress from your life.

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Posted on July 01, 2021
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Torrey Kim is a freelance writer with MyHealthTeam. Learn more about her here.

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