Managing Water Sports With Psoriasis

byTracy Davenport,Ph.D. Health Writer

运动可以是对于具有牛皮癣的人的游戏更换者。甚至20周的运动可以reduce psoriasis. If you have psoriatic arthritis, exercising in the water can help reduce the stress on your joints. The following tips and tricks will help you more fully enjoy water sports if you have psoriasis.

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Protect your skin from chlorine

Both swimming and water aerobics are great choices to get in better shape. Both exercises can happen easily in a nearby pool. However, the chlorine in pools can cause skin dryness. According to the国家银屑病基金会, it might help to protect your skin before you swim by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly to your areas of psoriasis. When you get out of the pool, immediately rinse the chlorine from your skin.

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Wear sunscreen

Many water sports happen outdoors. Sun exposure can be a welcome relief to those with psoriasis. However, too much sun on unprotected skin can lead to sunburn, which can make your psoriasis worse. Since the water will tend to rinse some of your sunscreen off, you may need to reapply your sunscreen frequently to stay protected.

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Apply moisturizer

When you are finished with your activity, it is a good idea to have your moisturizer nearby. According to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology,水分通过捕获皮肤水中的水。为获得最佳效果,您应该在皮肤静止时涂抹保湿霜。

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Enjoy dark fruits and vegetables

牛皮癣在皮肤外面呈现出来,但在你的身体内部开始。当您想到为您的活动提供促进活动时,尝试消耗帮助炎症的食物,并为您提供所需的营养素。尝试这个smoothiefor a quick pre-workout snack.

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Protect yourself from saltwater

太阳和海洋一起可以让任何人感觉更好。它对我们与牛皮癣的人来说也是一个很好的组合。但是,如果您的水上运动涉及海洋,请务必以后彻底冲洗盐。盐水可以使您的皮肤干燥,如果它在延长的时间内保持在您身上。

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Reduce gluten in your diet

Eating as many whole, unprocessed foods as possible can be beneficial for most athletes. Reducing your gluten consumption may also help your performance. According to theBritish Journal of Dermatology, the symptoms in some psoriasis patients can be improved by a gluten-free diet. However, eliminating gluten from your diet can be difficult. Talking to your rheumatologist about whether you would be a good candidate to try a gluten-free diet may be a great first step.

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不要阻止d

If you have psoriasis, you know that your skin can go through cycles where it can be worse for some weeks and then go into remission for some time. If you attempt a water sport and it makes your psoriasis worse, this does not necessarily mean you should avoid that activity. Instead, it could may mean that your psoriasis is in the middle of a flare-up, or that you need to take better care of your skin before and after the activity to be successful. Patience may be the key.

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减少皮肤弯曲

Skin injury makes psoriasis worse. Therefore, be cautious if you are doing a sport such as paddle boarding or surfing that may involve frequent rubbing of the skin that could lead to chafing. Even poor-fitting life jackets can cause excess rubbing on the back or under the arms. Applying a fragrance-free mineral oil or petroleum jelly to skin areas that might get chafed could provide the protection your skin needs.

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Pay attention to the water temperature

根据这一点国家银屑病基金会, hot water can make skin irritation and dryness worse. However, finding the perfect water temperature for your sport can be tricky because if you have psoriatic arthritis, cold water can make your joints stiff. Finding a body of water that matches your skin and joint needs may take some time, but eventually you will find the right combination that feels good to you.

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Be prepared to educate your friends

如果您参加水上运动,最有可能持久的衣服比通常穿着。您的运动可能涉及只戴泳衣,因此覆盖牛皮癣不是一种选择。你的一些朋友可能会询问你的皮肤状况。他们最有可能是好奇的或只是想要支持。这可能是教育条件的绝佳机会。但是,你告诉别人关于你的牛皮癣的是始终是个人选择。

Meet Our Writer
Tracy Davenport,Ph.D.

Davenport is the founder of Tracyshealthyliving.com. Using the latest scientific research, she helps people live their healthiest lives via one-on-one coaching, corporate talks, and sharing the more than 1,000 health-related articles she's authored.