What foods should not be eaten for psoriasis?
Disease description:
Recently, I've developed a lot of skin flakes all over my body—they come off very easily, which seems quite unusual. After examining me, my doctor said it's psoriasis. I really want to ask, what foods should be avoided with psoriasis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and the following types of food should be avoided or limited:
1. Seafood: such as fish, shrimp, crab, etc., which may trigger allergic reactions and worsen skin symptoms.
2. Spicy and irritating foods: such as chili peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, etc., which may irritate the skin and lead to worsening of the condition.
3. Heat-inducing foods: such as beef, mutton, dog meat, etc., which may aggravate or cause recurrence of the condition.
4. High-sugar and high-fat foods: such as candy, cake, fried foods, etc., which are detrimental to overall health and不利于 the recovery of psoriasis.
5. Dairy products: some individuals find that reducing dairy intake can alleviate symptoms, although this does not apply to all patients.
6. Processed foods and fast food: these foods often contain large amounts of additives, preservatives, and trans fats, which may exacerbate inflammation.
7. Alcohol: alcohol consumption can worsen psoriasis symptoms, including redness and scaling.
If symptoms do not improve after dietary adjustments, prompt medical attention should be sought.
