Considered an "immune condition" by the Psoriasis Association, the skin of psoriasis sufferers can be painful, itchy and often times, a nuisance.
The charity said: "When a person has psoriasis, their skin replacement process speeds up, taking just a few days to replace skin cells that usually take 21-28 days." The Express explained that the condition affects up to 1.8 million people in the UK, and typically surfaces in early adulthood, or later on in life.
Research has discovered that psoriasis is caused when T-cells become overreactive. Those who suffer from the condition develop raised "plaques" that can be flaky, scaly and red on people's skin.
READ MORE - King Charles to sell 12 of Queen's racehorses including famous winners
The condition can develop on any area of the body, with the most common places including the hands, feet, scalp and genitals. While there is no cure for the long-term health condition, the symptoms can be managed.
Leading nutritionist Rebekah Lamb has said that "anti-inflammatory" foods such as "antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables" can battle against the symptoms. Rebekah said: "Because psoriasis is an inflammatory condition, eating anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce its severity.
"Most fruit and vegetables, as well as herbs rich in antioxidants, are all anti-inflammatory."
Other foods that can quell the symptoms of psoriasis include nuts, seeds and salmon. The nutritionist continued: "Healthy fats – such as those found in salmon, nuts and seeds – also help to reduce inflammation in our bodies and skin.
"Fish oil supplements can be beneficial if you’re not a fan of eating seafood."
Rebekah also noted that looking after your body in the winter is important, as the cold air dries out the skin and can make psoriasis flare up. She added: "What’s more, cold weather can trigger psoriasis flare-ups, making it even more important to manage effectively in the winter months."
Psoriasis Association have noted that there has not yet been a "direct link" between diet and the skin condition, but it doesn't hurt to try quell the symptoms in a healthy way. The charity said: "There has been some research in other inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, that suggests that eating foods that reduce inflammation in the body may be helpful.
"There is no definite evidence to say that this works in psoriasis but, again, it may be an approach that some people find helps."
For more information, check out the Made 4 website here.
READ MORE:
We tried driving an Edinburgh Tram and there is more to it than meets the eye
Edinburgh motorist films queue 'for miles' on busy road due to weekend closure
Edinburgh activists cover Waitrose aisle in milk as shoppers watch on
Elderly West Lothian dog searching for forever home where she can 'go for naps'
Family demand refund after 'holiday from hell' saw dirty rooms and sewage smells
