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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.

Cradle cap, also called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is characterized by plaques of dead, oily, yellowish skin. It is seen commonly on babies’ scalps up to nine months of age. It can sometimes extend beyond the scalp and affect the eyebrows, some skin folds and even baby’s bottom. It is completely harmless and will not affect your baby’s general condition or cause discomfort or itching. Lesions generally disappear within a few weeks or less but may sometimes last until the child is two or three years old. There are easy ways of gently eliminating them. 

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease marked by flare-ups. It manifests as the regular appearance of red plaques covered with dandruff (flakes) on the scalp, face and/or chest. Three main factors are responsible for these symptoms: sebum secretion, the proliferation of yeast of the genus Malassezia and skin inflammation. Itching is often associated with the appearance of plaques and can be very uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent or delay new flare-ups by adopting some simple daily rituals.