How to deal with psoriasis as Jess Wright bravely shows off ‘real skin’
10.08.2023 - 15:17
/ ok.co.uk
Jess Wright has something in common with Kim Kardashian, Strictly's Alijaz Skorjanec, Malin Andersson and Love Island star Olivia Bowen - they all suffer from psoriasis. Jess, 37, has bravely spoken out about her psoriasis and how it affects her life every day, showing fans real and honest photos on her Instagram of how it affects her.The automimmune condition causes raised scaly patches on the skin which form itchy, flaky scales. It's usually the result of skin cells replacing themselves faster than they should.
On average, skin cells renew in three to four weeks. For those with psoriasis, it takes three to seven days. In the UK, one in 50 people are affected, and with the result ranging from mild irritation to extreme pain, the impact can be huge.
OK! caught up with consultant dermatologist at 25 Harley Street, Dr Anjali Mahto to discuss her best ways to deal with the condition, ways to recognise symptoms and the best routes to take for seeking treatment and support. What is psoriasis? "Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder that affects roughly 2% of the population.The outermost layer of our skin, known as the epidermis, continually sheds skin cells in order to replace them with new ones. "Those who suffer from psoriasis find that this process is sped up.
What would typically take weeks ended up happening over the course of days.This increase in skin cell turnover is what leads to the symptoms that manifest as a result of the condition." What causes it? "Psoriasis can be caused by multiple factors but perhaps the most common is that it is a genetic condition. If one of your parents or siblings has it, then you are much more likely to develop it when compared with someone with no family history of it. "Psoriasis
.
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can
send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.