Psoriasis and Humidity

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Dynamofdh
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by Dynamofdh on Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:27 am

Psoriasis and Humidity

Does the relative humidity in the house have any influence on the condition?

Rickyhom
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by Rickyhom on Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:10 pm

Re: Psoriasis and Humidity

I think mine gets worse in the humidity when I am in Singapore (my son lives there so I visit)

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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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by Dr Anton Alexandroff on Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:08 pm

Re: Psoriasis and Humidity

Thank you. Yes psoriasis can be affected by humidity. It also can be affected by sunlight (UVB). In majority of patients psoriasis improves with sunlight but in 10% of patients it can get worse I am afraid.

I hope this is helpful.
With best wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff CCT(Dermatol) PhD FRCP(UK) FAAD FRSM
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
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Leicester Spire Hospital, Nuffield Health Cambridge and Leicester Hospitals, Bedford BMI Manor Hospital
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