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Understanding the link between pregnancy & psoriasis flare-ups

A New Psoriasis Flare-Up After Pregnancy

Women with psoriasis who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant might be worried about how their condition might impact pregnancy. It’s not uncommon for psoriasis flare-ups to occur during pregnancy and after giving birth, but can psoriasis treatments cause complications for the mother or the baby?

5 Facts You Should Know About Psoriasis

Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK and causes red, flaky, and crusty patches of skin that often have silvery-looking scales. It is a chronic skin condition, meaning that it is a long-lasting disease with no cure. The severity and frequency of psoriasis can vary from person to person. Some people may only experience mild flare-ups from time to time while others may have persistent symptoms that greatly impact a person’s quality of life.

Psoriasis treatments: Tips to prevent flare-ups

Psoriasis is a skin condition that results in the over production of skin cells creating red patches which can be like spots or quite extensive areas over the skin’s surface. These are usually flaky and crusty with a silvery appearance and can become sore, itchy and inflamed.