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Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease which develops in the form of flare-ups. It is characterized by the regular appearance of red and scaly plaques. Two mechanisms are involved: skin inflammation, responsible for the red plaques, and accelerated skin renewal, responsible for the appearance of scales. Itching is often associated with these plaques and can have a significant impact on daily activities. Some simple tricks can help you live better with your psoriasis.

Itching, also called pruritus, is defined as unpleasant skin sensations that cause an irresistible urge to scratch. When they are chronic, they are often associated with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. They can also occur without any apparent skin lesions and can significantly affect the quality of life of sufferers, in particular in terms of sleep. Dry skin is one of the most significant causes of itching. But there are simple solutions for no longer being affected by itching on a daily basis.

The adverse effects of cancer treatments on the hair and scalp vary from one treatment to another. Hair loss is not systematic but is common during chemotherapy treatments. The hair may also be weakened, and its texture altered by other types of treatments. There are solutions for this difficult stage. A few simple tricks can help to limit the negative effects on the scalp and hair and stimulate healthy regrowth.

Sweating is a normal physiological response to increased body temperature (heat, exercise, fever). Emotional states (stress, fear, anger) can also trigger sweat production. In some people these mechanisms can go haywire and induce excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. It can affect the whole body or only certain parts (armpits, feet or hands). It often has a significant impact on quality of life. Solutions exist to better manage excessive sweating.

Hair is born in the scalp’s hair follicles. These follicles have a cyclical life rhythm, with alternating phases of hair growth (from 3 to 6 years) and phases of hair loss (from 2 to 3 months). Follicles will not necessarily be at the same stage in this cycle as neighboring follicles, which is why daily hair loss is normal. Certain factors can have a negative influence on the hair life cycle and abruptly stop the growth phase. Acute hair loss is when the number of strands of hair lost per day temporarily increases. This hair loss is reversible, but it is important to adopt a few habits to avoid making it worse and to keep your hair healthy.

Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones are running amok. It is very common, affecting 8 out of every 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne is characterized by onset of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red spots, even cysts, on the face and sometimes on the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, which can be permanent. It is difficult to hide and can also cause embarrassment and self-esteem issues for some people. Simple, practical, easy to implement advice can help you live better with acne.